Job summary
The role will be responsible for improving patient experience and health inequalities within local maternity services. They will contribute at all levels across the service in understanding what we do well and what we can improve through the challenges faced for those who fall under the nine protected characteristics of The Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure:
That local maternity services meet the needs of their local populations, paying particular attention to health inequalities. This includes facilitating informed decision-making, for example choice of pain relief in labour where we know there are inequalities, ensuring access to interpreter services, and adhering to the Accessible Information Standard in maternity and neonatal settings.
The collection and disaggregation of local data and feedback by population groups to monitor differences in outcomes and experiences for women and babies from different backgrounds.
That this data is used to provide targeted support and implement local plans to reduce inequalities in experience and outcomes.
The involvement of service users in quality, governance, and co-production when designing and planning delivery of maternity and neonatal services.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Post-graduate qualification or equivalent in relevant field obtained through personal or professional lived experience
- Evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable
- Has or working towards a post graduate Masters qualification
- Mentor Course or equivalent
- Leadership course
- PMA
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a midwife and able to articulate the functions of maternity services.
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice and quality improvement
- Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of current professional issues related to marginalised women and health inequalities
- Awareness and understanding of MBRRACE-UK report findings related the global majority, LGBTQ+ and marginalised service users
- An understanding of audit and research methodologies.
- In-depth understanding of the relevance of cultural awareness, cultural competency and unconscious bias
Desirable
- Good counselling skills or willing to undertake training.
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team or autonomously, referring to line manager when appropriate
- Teaching, training and presenting experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people at all levels from a broad range of disciplines
- Ability to communicate concerns and issues with a range of people with differing communication needs
- Able to work collaboratively with staff at all levels across the Trust and with external stakeholders and committed to teamwork
- Able to motivate, empower and facilitate teams from different professional disciplines to be proactive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Post-graduate qualification or equivalent in relevant field obtained through personal or professional lived experience
- Evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable
- Has or working towards a post graduate Masters qualification
- Mentor Course or equivalent
- Leadership course
- PMA
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a midwife and able to articulate the functions of maternity services.
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice and quality improvement
- Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of current professional issues related to marginalised women and health inequalities
- Awareness and understanding of MBRRACE-UK report findings related the global majority, LGBTQ+ and marginalised service users
- An understanding of audit and research methodologies.
- In-depth understanding of the relevance of cultural awareness, cultural competency and unconscious bias
Desirable
- Good counselling skills or willing to undertake training.
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team or autonomously, referring to line manager when appropriate
- Teaching, training and presenting experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people at all levels from a broad range of disciplines
- Ability to communicate concerns and issues with a range of people with differing communication needs
- Able to work collaboratively with staff at all levels across the Trust and with external stakeholders and committed to teamwork
- Able to motivate, empower and facilitate teams from different professional disciplines to be proactive
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).
