Job summary We are looking for an experienced Band 6 Registered Midwife with a desire to make a difference. This post will be an extremely rewarding role to be part of a regional programme dedicated to providing the best possible care and experience to all our patients. Main duties of the job The Genetic Risk Equity Midwife will proactively work with women from Pakistani ethnic groups and those at greater risk from genetic related disorders, to encourage a greater level of genetic testing/ awareness / literacy among families where consanguineous related genetic disorders are present and will improve access to genetic services for families thereby enable informed reproductive decision-making. You will have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to support and contribute to a team approach Excellent time management skills Experience to manage your own workload The ability to problem-solve, analyse, and resolve issues. Current NMC registration You will be motivated to develop personally and professionally and have exemplary personal standards of conduct. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time Reference number 284-25-6885031-COCM-A Job locations Birmingham Women's Hospital Birmingham B4 6NH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Other Qualities Essential Empathetic practitioner who reflects on their positioning in relation to winning the trust and confidence of the patients they support Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public. Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others. Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation. Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity considering and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda. Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness. Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness. Qualifications Essential Clinician with current NMC midwifery registration Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes. Desirable Evidence of genetic training/ experience in field of genetics Experience & Knowledge Essential Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas, including an understanding of both genomics/genetics and midwifery Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post graduate leve Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services Experience in communications and stakeholder management. Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development. Workforce development knowledge and experience Desirable Working knowledge of Microsoft Project Previous experience in similar role in public sector A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Evidence of success in effective project and programme management. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem -solving and analytical skills Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Skills for supporting project management. Previous experience in project management and planning. Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills. Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and other workloads to changing and often tight deadlines. An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Desirable Fluent in Urdu, ability to understand and communicate in Urdu/ Punjabi/ Patwari or similar dialects and to ensure those at greater risk from genetic related disorders are supported. Person Specification Other Qualities Essential Empathetic practitioner who reflects on their positioning in relation to winning the trust and confidence of the patients they support Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public. Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others. Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation. Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity considering and being aware of how individual actions contribute to and make a difference to the equality agenda. Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness. Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness. Qualifications Essential Clinician with current NMC midwifery registration Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes. Desirable Evidence of genetic training/ experience in field of genetics Experience & Knowledge Essential Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas, including an understanding of both genomics/genetics and midwifery Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post graduate leve Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services Experience in communications and stakeholder management. Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development. Workforce development knowledge and experience Desirable Working knowledge of Microsoft Project Previous experience in similar role in public sector A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Evidence of success in effective project and programme management. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt, and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem -solving and analytical skills Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Skills for supporting project management. Previous experience in project management and planning. Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills. Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and other workloads to changing and often tight deadlines. An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust Desirable Fluent in Urdu, ability to understand and communicate in Urdu/ Punjabi/ Patwari or similar dialects and to ensure those at greater risk from genetic related disorders are supported. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Birmingham Women's Hospital Birmingham B4 6NH Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)