Act as a specialist and expert resource in the defined area of midwifery practice related to women with complex care needs including substance misuse, teenage pregnancy, domestic abuse, perinatal mental health, asylum seekers and safeguarding concerns Promote professional leadership and clinical excellence working in collaboration with the appropriate multi-disciplinary systemwide groups to meet the specific needs of service users and their families To strive to achieve the best possible health and social outcome for woman and baby during and at the end of the pregnancy, and subsequently provide on-going support for as long as is necessary with other appropriate agencies involved Communicate effectively with clinical, operational, administration and corporate staff via email, telephone and face to face contact in order to deliver the requirements of the role Contribute to an environment that supports learning by sharing knowledge and skills and offering mentoring to students Act as a role model at all times and ensures that all team members andothers give a high priority to policies and procedures relating to infectioncontrol in order to maintain a safe clinical environment for everyone. Participate in the review of relevant guidelines and policies to ensure bestprofessional practice of maternity staff and contribute to the development of other agencies guidelines providing a maternity perspective Co-ordinate holistic care to women and families affected by complex care issues Exercise judgement in assessing wide-ranging issues always with the focus of promoting safety, choice, and engagement in care Demonstrate effective communication skills in highly distressing or emotional circumstances with women, families and midwives e.g. personal and health problems The role will encompass national guidance such as adhering to Continuity of Carer principles, personalisation and clinical guidance such as Saving Babies Lives Supervise and maintain accurate records