Job summary An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed midwife with strong clinical leadership and facilitation skills has arisen. The successful applicant will work 18.75 hours per week within our Complex Care Maternity Services overseeing the provision of services for women and families requiring complex care. The Specialist Complex Care Midwife will take responsibility for the ongoing development and provision of bespoke care planning for women and families accessing this specialist support whilst working closely with the other specialist services, and all members of the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure that care provided to women and their babies is both safe and effective. To ensure the safe, efficient and effective provision of services for women accessing maternity services in line with the strategic vision, Trust policies and procedures. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will play a lead role in the setting, implementing and monitoring of clinical standards pertinent to substance misuse, perinatal mental health, complex care and provide clinical expertise, professional direction and leadership to midwives and support workers in the wider maternity service. Manage, along with consultants, patients with complex pregnancy, and develop and maintain a close working relationship with the whole multidisciplinary team to ensure adequate and robust care planning, and follow up care for women affected by substance misuse. The lead will take ownership for the daily delivery of care relating to substance misuse within the specified geographical area, whilst liaising with their specialist colleague who supports within the Southend, Castle Point & Rochford area. The role will also require the lead midwife to liaise between maternity teams, neonatology teams, ward areas, laboratory services, children's social care, local drugs services and other providers to assist in the planning of high-risk pregnancies and care of babies identified during the antenatal period as being exposed to various substances, to ensure a smooth-running seamless service. About us With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 390-WAC-SO-7219 Job locations Southend University Hosiptal Prittlewell Chase SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities 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 Job description Job responsibilities 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 Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Registered Midwife Band 6 experience for 2 years Desirable Community midwifery experience Professional leadership training Teaching/presentation to staff experience Experience with vulnerable adults/complex care Communication skills Essential Able to communicate in difficult situations Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines Desirable Able to discuss emotive and sensitive issues Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Registered Midwife Band 6 experience for 2 years Desirable Community midwifery experience Professional leadership training Teaching/presentation to staff experience Experience with vulnerable adults/complex care Communication skills Essential Able to communicate in difficult situations Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines Desirable Able to discuss emotive and sensitive issues 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend University Hosiptal Prittlewell Chase SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS0 0RY Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)