Job summary This is an exciting opportunity (part-time 18.75 hrs per week) for an experienced Band 6 midwife, who has a special interest in working with vulnerable women and their families who require additional support throughout their pregnancies as part of a well-established team. The Specialist Community Midwifery Team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) provides care to vulnerable pregnant women. Complexities of care concerns may include domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health problems, homelessness and vulnerable pregnant migrants. You will provide antenatal and postnatal care in a variety of settings with opportunities to provide intrapartum care in line with Better Births, to a caseload of vulnerable women. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate midwife who wishes to extend their midwifery skills in this field. You must have excellent communication and time management skills and be a proactive team player who is able to work flexibly. It's vital that you have a passion for caring for women with complex needs and vulnerabilities and understand how this impacts on maternity outcomes. You will be required to be a car driver and have access to a car for work purposes as you will be based in a community setting. For further details please contact Natasha Redgate / n.redgatenhs.net / 0115 883 1748 / 07812 276 705. Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary you will need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert. Working within a vision of ''Delivering excellence in everything we do ''.The post holder will required to have a high level of relevant knowledge and skills, which you will use to manage, develop and care for pregnant women with complex vulnerabilities in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work flexibly within the Specialist Midwifery Team to provide caseholding care for the most vulnerable and complex clients. To contribute to the development and delivery of high quality midwifery services in line with professional and government policy in order to tackle the negative impact on pregnancy associated with both domestic abuse and homelessness .You will provide a seamless service that is responsive to client need. This will involve delivering care from both acute sites and the community. You will ensure that relevant pathways, policies and processes for women with these additional vulnerabilities are followed whilst keeping up-to-date with local and national guidelines related to this specialist role. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number 164-6987751 Job locations Byron Court Business Centre Brookfield Gardens, Arnold Nottingham NG5 7ER Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details You will also be responsible for a caseload of vulnerable women, including the planning and implementing of individualised midwifery led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team. Using continual assessment and analysis you will provide continuity of care throughout the womans pregnancy, birth(where appropriate) and the postnatal period to ensure her medical, psychological and social needs are assessed and holistically cared for. You will be working alongside multi professional teams providing the most appropriate care for women whilst breaking down barriers that can inhibit women with socially complex lives accessing high quality maternity care. Working in a variety of settings including community, hospital and womens homes including confidential addresses. Work in partnership with other members of the Specialist team to ensure a joint plan of care and management of risks. Promote both short-term and long-term health through evidence-based education. Support women and their families to make sustainable changes to improve health outcomes and decrease the generational impact. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details You will also be responsible for a caseload of vulnerable women, including the planning and implementing of individualised midwifery led care in partnership with the woman and the multidisciplinary team. Using continual assessment and analysis you will provide continuity of care throughout the womans pregnancy, birth(where appropriate) and the postnatal period to ensure her medical, psychological and social needs are assessed and holistically cared for. You will be working alongside multi professional teams providing the most appropriate care for women whilst breaking down barriers that can inhibit women with socially complex lives accessing high quality maternity care. Working in a variety of settings including community, hospital and womens homes including confidential addresses. Work in partnership with other members of the Specialist team to ensure a joint plan of care and management of risks. Promote both short-term and long-term health through evidence-based education. Support women and their families to make sustainable changes to improve health outcomes and decrease the generational impact. Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential Band 6 Registered Midwife Evidence of recent relevant CPD in area of expertise Teaching and Assessing Qualification / Possession of a SSSA or equivalent mentorship training Desirable Evidence of further study or attendance at training in domestic abuse or complex social needs Experience Essential Knowledge and experience in vulnerable ,complex pregnant women developed through training and practice Extensive clinical midwifery knowledge and understanding of clinical pathways of antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal care Up-to-date research based professional knowledge about the impact of domestic abuse on pregnancy and the role the health service can play in mitigating this Understand the impact of complex social needs on infants and other family members, and the role that maternity services can play in mitigating this. Experience dealing with child protection issues with the ability to demonstrate knowledge and effective use of safeguarding procedures Desirable Experience of delivering training to Midwives and the Multi disciplinary team around Domestic abuse and impact on pregnancy Experience of partnership working with agencies. Communication and relationship skills Essential Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents Use appropriate communication skills to maximise engagement of women in maternity services Desirable Proven experience of exposure to clients with complex social circumstances using developed enhanced knowledge to manage care. Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Understanding and knowledge of clinical Governance frameworks Ability to analyze complex data and reports Desirable Collate, analyse and report on information about the quality of service provided to women with complex needs Planning and organisation skills Essential Able to identify risks and respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place Demonstrates an ability to organise own work schedule managing time effectively and displays initiative Plan and coordinate multi-disciplinary/multi agency work Desirable Evidence of being able to respond to complex situations in a rapidly changing workload. Other requirements specific to the role Essential Cross site working Provide Midwifery care in a variety of different locations Full driving licence, with access to a car for business use. Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential Band 6 Registered Midwife Evidence of recent relevant CPD in area of expertise Teaching and Assessing Qualification / Possession of a SSSA or equivalent mentorship training Desirable Evidence of further study or attendance at training in domestic abuse or complex social needs Experience Essential Knowledge and experience in vulnerable ,complex pregnant women developed through training and practice Extensive clinical midwifery knowledge and understanding of clinical pathways of antenatal, Intrapartum and postnatal care Up-to-date research based professional knowledge about the impact of domestic abuse on pregnancy and the role the health service can play in mitigating this Understand the impact of complex social needs on infants and other family members, and the role that maternity services can play in mitigating this. Experience dealing with child protection issues with the ability to demonstrate knowledge and effective use of safeguarding procedures Desirable Experience of delivering training to Midwives and the Multi disciplinary team around Domestic abuse and impact on pregnancy Experience of partnership working with agencies. Communication and relationship skills Essential Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents Use appropriate communication skills to maximise engagement of women in maternity services Desirable Proven experience of exposure to clients with complex social circumstances using developed enhanced knowledge to manage care. Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Understanding and knowledge of clinical Governance frameworks Ability to analyze complex data and reports Desirable Collate, analyse and report on information about the quality of service provided to women with complex needs Planning and organisation skills Essential Able to identify risks and respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place Demonstrates an ability to organise own work schedule managing time effectively and displays initiative Plan and coordinate multi-disciplinary/multi agency work Desirable Evidence of being able to respond to complex situations in a rapidly changing workload. Other requirements specific to the role Essential Cross site working Provide Midwifery care in a variety of different locations Full driving licence, with access to a car for business use. 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Byron Court Business Centre Brookfield Gardens, Arnold Nottingham NG5 7ER Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)