Job summary
The Specialist Midwife in Public Health will provide visible leadership and evidence based information and education to women and their families, and health professionals, in line with East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT) policies, the NMC Midwives Rules and Standards, the NMC Code and current public health guidance.
The post holder will work in partnership with service users, the multidisciplinary team and local stakeholders to improve and protect health and wellbeing, and improve the health of the poorest families (Department of Health 2013)
Main duties of the job
Key work will focus upon improving outcomes of women with modifiable risk factors such as obesity, smoking, reducing the interpregnancy interval, and developing and implementing processes to secure a year on year increase in uptake of immunization.
It is anticipated that the post holder will possess the requisite skills and abilities to be the care coordinator for a group of women with the most complex health needs. Improvements in the modifiable factors of health for women during pregnancy will impact positively on the wider health community. The post holder will represent ESHT at local, regional and national level when appropriate, influencing service development in relation to public health.
The post holder will work closely with the Senior Clinical Midwifery Management Team to further develop related pathways and guidelines to assure appropriate and responsive care
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing & Midwifery Qualification and eligible to practice
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or management experience to postgraduate level
- Degree or Master's Degree or equivalent years of experience with a Public Health focus
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership training or experience
- Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA)
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the National Maternity Agenda and the 5 year forward vision for "Better Births"
- Evidence of having developed new initiatives, including multi professional working
Desirable
- Evidence of Advanced midwifery practitioner status
- Experience of managing services, including finance business and human resources
Skills
Essential
- Developed leadership skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve staff to meet challenging targets including individuals and teams in partnership organisations
Desirable
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and/or working knowledge of financial processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing & Midwifery Qualification and eligible to practice
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or management experience to postgraduate level
- Degree or Master's Degree or equivalent years of experience with a Public Health focus
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership training or experience
- Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA)
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the National Maternity Agenda and the 5 year forward vision for "Better Births"
- Evidence of having developed new initiatives, including multi professional working
Desirable
- Evidence of Advanced midwifery practitioner status
- Experience of managing services, including finance business and human resources
Skills
Essential
- Developed leadership skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve staff to meet challenging targets including individuals and teams in partnership organisations
Desirable
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and/or working knowledge of financial processes
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).
