Job summary
Lead on the Public health agenda within the maternity service to support mothers to be to improve their health, and therefore have an improved impact on the health of their unborn child.
The post holder will be required to influence practice, policies and strategies both within the service, the trust and within the local health economy. This will require the post holder to develop in collaboration with other specialist midwives the most appropriate care pathways to have the most effective and efficient impact.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in partnership with service users, the multi-disciplinary team and local stakeholders to improve and protect health and wellbeing, and improve the health of families in Staffordshire, contributing to improving the population's health and reducing health inequalities within maternity services. Key work will focus upon improving outcomes of women with modifiable risk factors such as smoking, obesity and breastfeeding, developing and implementing processes to secure a year-on-year increase in uptake of immunisation.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To report to the Consultant Midwife and be responsible for ensuring that the Public Health Agenda is developed and delivered within Maternity Services.
Develop in collaboration with the Consultant Midwife and specialist midwives the most appropriate care pathways identifying where and when it is for the most appropriate for public health input to be deployed to have the most effective and efficient impact.
Focus upon improving outcomes of women with modifiable risk factors such as smoking, obesity and breastfeeding, and develop and implement processes to secure a year-on-year increase in uptake of immunisation.
Support the service coordinators to write and revise maternity guidelines pertaining to public health agendas
Support Infant Feeding Coordinator in embedding the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Standards within the service and preparation for UNICEF BFI Accreditation
Support Smoking Cessation Coordinator in continued development and delivery of a stop smoking in pregnancy service, directly to pregnant mothers, to support them to successfully quit smoking during and after pregnancy and monitor outcomes as required to achieve interventions as part of SBLCBv3 Element 1
Lead conversations with women and families to be around weight management during pregnancy and refer to the appropriate service
Revise and refresh the immunisation strategy and communicate with NHSE validated data as part of monthly return
The post holder will be required to plan for and be responsible for the implementation of training in relation to Maternity Public Health Issues.
Work collaboratively and in partnership with other health care professionals, offering appropriate leadership, guidance and supervision to colleagues
Assist with delivering quality improvements
Take responsibility for Key Performance Indicators and report writing to demonstrate compliance with a variety of care quality indicators around the public health agenda
Job description
Job responsibilities
To report to the Consultant Midwife and be responsible for ensuring that the Public Health Agenda is developed and delivered within Maternity Services.
Develop in collaboration with the Consultant Midwife and specialist midwives the most appropriate care pathways identifying where and when it is for the most appropriate for public health input to be deployed to have the most effective and efficient impact.
Focus upon improving outcomes of women with modifiable risk factors such as smoking, obesity and breastfeeding, and develop and implement processes to secure a year-on-year increase in uptake of immunisation.
Support the service coordinators to write and revise maternity guidelines pertaining to public health agendas
Support Infant Feeding Coordinator in embedding the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Standards within the service and preparation for UNICEF BFI Accreditation
Support Smoking Cessation Coordinator in continued development and delivery of a stop smoking in pregnancy service, directly to pregnant mothers, to support them to successfully quit smoking during and after pregnancy and monitor outcomes as required to achieve interventions as part of SBLCBv3 Element 1
Lead conversations with women and families to be around weight management during pregnancy and refer to the appropriate service
Revise and refresh the immunisation strategy and communicate with NHSE validated data as part of monthly return
The post holder will be required to plan for and be responsible for the implementation of training in relation to Maternity Public Health Issues.
Work collaboratively and in partnership with other health care professionals, offering appropriate leadership, guidance and supervision to colleagues
Assist with delivering quality improvements
Take responsibility for Key Performance Indicators and report writing to demonstrate compliance with a variety of care quality indicators around the public health agenda
Person Specification
essential qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC midwifery registration
- Evidence of on-going professional developme
- Awareness of local and national policies and strategies, In Public Health, and Maternity
Desirable
- o Leadership Qualification
- Project management experience
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in all areas of Maternity Services including substantial experience of Public Health Promotion
- Evidence of leading or participating in an audit programme
Desirable
- Experience of Leading QI Projects
Person Specification
essential qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC midwifery registration
- Evidence of on-going professional developme
- Awareness of local and national policies and strategies, In Public Health, and Maternity
Desirable
- o Leadership Qualification
- Project management experience
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in all areas of Maternity Services including substantial experience of Public Health Promotion
- Evidence of leading or participating in an audit programme
Desirable
- Experience of Leading QI Projects
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.
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.
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
