Job summary
The Maternity Link Support Worker (MLSW) will focus on supporting the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) to implement plans for improving better outcomes for pregnantwomenfrom the global majority (translating inUrdu, Bengali, Arabic, Pashto, Somali, Romanian, Patois and Tigrinyan), by supporting delivery of clear communications, advocacy, Continuity of Carer, as well as ensuring support with digital inclusion and health promotion and literacy. The post holder will work closely with Maternity Teams, both within community and hospitals, local third sector organisations and Family Hubs. The service will provide wraparound care and access to well-being service provision, based in a community setting. The service aims to improve the outcomes of women from the global majority throughout their pregnancy who are at the highest risks of experiencing complications and who can become peer support champions within their localities through their lived experience.
Main duties of the job
- The Birmingham & Solihull United Maternity & Newborn Partnership (Bump) is the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) across Birmingham & Solihull. The Bump team is dedicated to supporting maternity care across the LMNS, implementing the recommendations of "Better Births" by delivering the National, Infant Mortality Programme, and Maternity Transformation Programme. This role will support the LMNS to address equity and equality to improve better outcomes for mothers and babies from Black, Asian, and Mixed ethnic groups and those living in the most deprived areas.
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.
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).
A language test will need to be undertaken as part of the interview process.
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).
A language test will need to be undertaken as part of the interview process.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent
- Key Skills - literacy/numeracy
Desirable
- GCSE pass in English Language or equivalent
- Trained in Making Every Contact Count and Motivational Interviewing
- Level 3 Award in British Sign Language or equivalent
- Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of health outcomes for ethnic minority women during pregnancy
- Healthy lifestyle/behavioural change experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of providing support to women with ethnic minority backgrounds aligned to their social needs
- Experience working with pregnant women
- Previous experience in healthcare in the NHS
- Baby friendly standards training certificate
- Audit skills
- Evidence of working with vulnerable patients requiring specialist support
Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and accurate data entry skills
Desirable
- Experience of BadgerNet or patient records management system
- European Computer Driving License certification, or equivalent
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Proficient in reading and writing in the English language
- Motivational qualities
- Good written communication skills and computer skills
- Good IT skills and use of Microsoft Office
- An ability to speak one of our community languages/ dialects: Urdu/ Bengali/ Arabic/ Pashto/ Somalian/ Romanian/ Patois/ Tigrinya
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible across hours of work when required
- Ability to cope with stress
- Ability to present an open and non-judgemental demeanour
Desirable
- An ability to read/ write one of our community languages/ dialects: Urdu/ Bengali/ Arabic/ Pashto/ Somalian/ Romanian/Patois/Tigrinya
- Experience of providing support to women with ethnic minority backgrounds aligned to their social needs
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Confidentiality
- May be required to work in other teams and localities as required.
- Ability to mobilise around the region
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality, inclusion, and diversity in the delivery of this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent
- Key Skills - literacy/numeracy
Desirable
- GCSE pass in English Language or equivalent
- Trained in Making Every Contact Count and Motivational Interviewing
- Level 3 Award in British Sign Language or equivalent
- Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of health outcomes for ethnic minority women during pregnancy
- Healthy lifestyle/behavioural change experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of providing support to women with ethnic minority backgrounds aligned to their social needs
- Experience working with pregnant women
- Previous experience in healthcare in the NHS
- Baby friendly standards training certificate
- Audit skills
- Evidence of working with vulnerable patients requiring specialist support
Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and accurate data entry skills
Desirable
- Experience of BadgerNet or patient records management system
- European Computer Driving License certification, or equivalent
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Proficient in reading and writing in the English language
- Motivational qualities
- Good written communication skills and computer skills
- Good IT skills and use of Microsoft Office
- An ability to speak one of our community languages/ dialects: Urdu/ Bengali/ Arabic/ Pashto/ Somalian/ Romanian/ Patois/ Tigrinya
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible across hours of work when required
- Ability to cope with stress
- Ability to present an open and non-judgemental demeanour
Desirable
- An ability to read/ write one of our community languages/ dialects: Urdu/ Bengali/ Arabic/ Pashto/ Somalian/ Romanian/Patois/Tigrinya
- Experience of providing support to women with ethnic minority backgrounds aligned to their social needs
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Confidentiality
- May be required to work in other teams and localities as required.
- Ability to mobilise around the region
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality, inclusion, and diversity in the delivery of this role
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
BSOL LMNS Programme Management Office
90 Vincent Drive
Birmingham
B15 2SQ
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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