Job summary In conjunction with NHS England, in 2018, we commenced the offer of maternal Flu and Pertussis vaccinations at UHMBT. A vaccination team of both midwives, nurses and maternity support workers were created and the role of the team is to focus on the successful implementation of the national maternal vaccination programme along side public health and smoking cessation support. In 2024, the new maternal vaccine, Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV) has commenced. Our established Public health midwife specialist will lead you through these changes. This role will also entail supporting and developing public health in maternity services including but not limited to; smoking cessation, immunisation and nutrition in pregnancy. The successful candidate will provide a non judgemental approach to caring for our clients, supporting families who use our services to improve their health and wellbeing. Candidates with public health experience through nursing or midwifery are encourage to apply. Main duties of the job Support the Specialist Midwife - Health and Wellbeing, deputise within the scope of their remit, when necessary, to ensure continuity and delivery of high standards of care. Act as an enabler for safe and effective care working across community and inpatient settings to promote best practice through enhancements in multi-disciplinary working, clinical recording and support professional practice. Assist with development, implementation and local audit of policies, guidelines and pathways in public health for midwifery across the trust. Support, assist and advise women and their families around public health in partnership with their named midwife, specialist midwife health and wellbeing and the health and wellbeing team. Act as an advocate for women and liaise with public health services, other services and partner agencies to ensure that women are receiving specialist public health care they need. Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that women and their families receive appropriate information about in a sensitive way. Work with colleagues to ensure that there is appropriate screening and early identification of women with, or at risk. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 21 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 331-L13020125 Job locations University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, Cross Bay Working Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Job Specification Essential Registered and Practising Midwife or Nurse with current registration with NMC Relevant experience as a registered midwife or public health nursing Job specification Essential Essential Registered and Practising Midwife or Nurse with current registration with NMC First degree or evidence of significant post registration education Ability to demonstrate evidence based knowledge and application to clinical practice. Demonstrates a family centred approach to care provision. Able to work in highly demanding environment. Demonstrates understanding of role boundaries and be able to recognise when to escalate. Ability to coordinate and liaise within an MDT. Evidence of diplomacy and negation skills. Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources. Knowledge of the public health agenda Knowledge of multi-agency working together in safeguarding Knowledge of all aspects of public health within midwifery care including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal An awareness of government initiatives and NMC guidance Evidence of knowledge of recent maternity research and audit Philosophies for care of high risk women Evidence of continuing professional development (PREP) Able to plan, implement and assess antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care within any setting providing holistic care Possess good communication skills including verbal and written Ability to communicate with all staff in a multidisciplinary setting Excellent presentation skills Negotiating and influencing skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Basic IT skills Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice To practice and support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit Relevant experience as a registered midwife or public health nursing Evidence of consolidation of experience in all aspects of midwifery care or public health nursing having completed a preceptorship programme which includes required competencies Experience of organising and prioritising workload and leading where appropriate Experience of working with vulnerable client groups Experience of safeguarding Ability to demonstrate evidence based knowledge and application to clinical practice. Demonstrates a family centred approach to care provision. Able to work in highly demanding environment. Demonstrates understanding of role boundaries and be able to recognise when to escalate. Ability to coordinate and liaise within an MDT. Evidence of diplomacy and negation skills. Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources. Knowledge of the public health agenda Knowledge of multi-agency working together in safeguarding Knowledge of all aspects of public health within midwifery care including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal An awareness of government initiatives and NMC guidance Evidence of knowledge of recent maternity research and audit Philosophies for care of high risk women Evidence of continuing professional development (PREP) Able to plan, implement and assess antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care within any setting providing holistic care Possess good communication skills including verbal and written Ability to communicate with all staff in a multidisciplinary setting Excellent presentation skills Negotiating and influencing skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Basic IT skills Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice To practice and support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Ability to comply with the Trust's policies. Reliable, innovative and able to work internal rotation including night duty Positive attitude to change and inspires confidence Committed to taking midwifery forward and an effective team member Basis computer skills To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns. Good communication skills Willingness to professionally develop Flexible approach to work Team player High motivation Ability to travel as required Desirable Mentorship qualification Teaching and assessing qualification Further study related to public health Immunisation training Level 2 smoking cessation Further study relating to safeguarding Mentoring and assessing learners Attendance at LEO/Terema or equivalent Experience of data collection, policy writing and audit to enhance services. Further study related to public health Further study relating to safeguarding Experience of writing reports in relation to public health Knowledge of relevant maternity standards NHS England, Department of Health policies and guidance including clinical risk, CNST, NICE and MBRRACE Any specialist training Computer skills for the use of presentations, reports and statistical analysis e.g. PowerPoint, Excel and Word programmes. Competent in databases and spreadsheets. Person Specification Job Specification Essential Registered and Practising Midwife or Nurse with current registration with NMC Relevant experience as a registered midwife or public health nursing Job specification Essential Essential Registered and Practising Midwife or Nurse with current registration with NMC First degree or evidence of significant post registration education Ability to demonstrate evidence based knowledge and application to clinical practice. Demonstrates a family centred approach to care provision. Able to work in highly demanding environment. Demonstrates understanding of role boundaries and be able to recognise when to escalate. Ability to coordinate and liaise within an MDT. Evidence of diplomacy and negation skills. Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources. Knowledge of the public health agenda Knowledge of multi-agency working together in safeguarding Knowledge of all aspects of public health within midwifery care including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal An awareness of government initiatives and NMC guidance Evidence of knowledge of recent maternity research and audit Philosophies for care of high risk women Evidence of continuing professional development (PREP) Able to plan, implement and assess antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care within any setting providing holistic care Possess good communication skills including verbal and written Ability to communicate with all staff in a multidisciplinary setting Excellent presentation skills Negotiating and influencing skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Basic IT skills Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice To practice and support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit Relevant experience as a registered midwife or public health nursing Evidence of consolidation of experience in all aspects of midwifery care or public health nursing having completed a preceptorship programme which includes required competencies Experience of organising and prioritising workload and leading where appropriate Experience of working with vulnerable client groups Experience of safeguarding Ability to demonstrate evidence based knowledge and application to clinical practice. Demonstrates a family centred approach to care provision. Able to work in highly demanding environment. Demonstrates understanding of role boundaries and be able to recognise when to escalate. Ability to coordinate and liaise within an MDT. Evidence of diplomacy and negation skills. Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources. Knowledge of the public health agenda Knowledge of multi-agency working together in safeguarding Knowledge of all aspects of public health within midwifery care including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal An awareness of government initiatives and NMC guidance Evidence of knowledge of recent maternity research and audit Philosophies for care of high risk women Evidence of continuing professional development (PREP) Able to plan, implement and assess antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care within any setting providing holistic care Possess good communication skills including verbal and written Ability to communicate with all staff in a multidisciplinary setting Excellent presentation skills Negotiating and influencing skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Basic IT skills Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice To practice and support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Ability to comply with the Trust's policies. Reliable, innovative and able to work internal rotation including night duty Positive attitude to change and inspires confidence Committed to taking midwifery forward and an effective team member Basis computer skills To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns. Good communication skills Willingness to professionally develop Flexible approach to work Team player High motivation Ability to travel as required Desirable Mentorship qualification Teaching and assessing qualification Further study related to public health Immunisation training Level 2 smoking cessation Further study relating to safeguarding Mentoring and assessing learners Attendance at LEO/Terema or equivalent Experience of data collection, policy writing and audit to enhance services. Further study related to public health Further study relating to safeguarding Experience of writing reports in relation to public health Knowledge of relevant maternity standards NHS England, Department of Health policies and guidance including clinical risk, CNST, NICE and MBRRACE Any specialist training Computer skills for the use of presentations, reports and statistical analysis e.g. PowerPoint, Excel and Word programmes. Competent in databases and spreadsheets. 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. 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. 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, Cross Bay Working Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)