Job Summary
Leading Excellence in Preterm and Multiple Pregnancy Care
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) is seeking an experienced and dedicated
Preterm Specialist Midwife to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to take a strategic lead in strengthening preterm birth and multiple pregnancy pathways while addressing inequalities and ensuring the highest standards of care for women at risk of preterm birth.
Why Join Us?
- Be a leader in advancing care for women at risk of preterm birth and those with multiple pregnancies.
- Work in a supportive, innovative environment committed to reducing health inequalities.
- Collaborate with regional and national networks to influence and shape maternity services.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and families.
Apply now to lead in transforming preterm and multiple pregnancy care at NWAFT.
Main duties of the job
As The Preterm Specialist Midwife, You Will:
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to enhance preterm birth & multiple pregnancy pathways.
- Lead the provision of preterm birth clinics, offering expert advice across NWAFT in line with Element 5 of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle.
- Conduct audits & lead quality improvement (QI) projects to enhance service delivery.
- Communicate complex information effectively to women & their families, ensuring clarity and compassion.
- Act as a care navigator, ensuring timely access to the appropriate care pathway while addressing barriers to antenatal care.
- Collaborate with maternal medicine, fetal medicine &multiples specialist teams to support patient safety.
- Partner with the Maternity and Neonatal Voice Partnership (MNVP) and Local Maternity and Neonatal Systems (LMNS) to co-design equitable & supportive services for families.
We Are Seeking a Midwife Who:
- Has significant experience in antenatal & specialist midwifery care, particularly related to preterm birth &multiple pregnancies.
- Is passionate about addressing health inequalities & improving access to care for all women.
- Possesses strong leadership, communication & collaboration skills to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrates expertise in audit, research & quality improvement projects.
- Is committed to co-producing services with women, families & stakeholders.
About Us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Date posted
05 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-M-7021273
Job locations
Peterborough/Huntingdon
Peterborough/Huntingdon
PE3 6GZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential
Education and Qualifications
- oRegistered Midwife
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent
- oCurrent professional portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development and further education
- oRegistered mentor
- oWillingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service
Desirable
- oLeadership knowledge or study
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 3 years midwifery experience
- oAbility to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of safeguarding and midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
- oSafeguarding experience in clinical practice
- oEvidence of relevant clinical update, including midwifery mandatory skills & drills and other regulatory mandatory training
- oHave worked in a multi-agency approach
- oUse of computerised information systems
- oExperience/education in multiples pregnancy
Desirable
- oInvolvement with clinical audit and research
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of NMC rules and standards
- oKnowledge of current research / reports / guidelines relating to pre-term maternity care and their implication
- oAware of current research / reports / guidelines relating to safeguarding
- oDemonstrate awareness of clinical governance
- oAbility to demonstrate understanding of professional accountability and clinical governance
Desirable
- oInvolvement in participating in the production of evidence-based guidelines / policies
Key Skills
Essential
- oAble to carry out the full range of midwifery skills in accordance with job description
- oEffective organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
- oAble to practise in all clinical areas in accordance with NMC Rules and Standards
- oAble to support and lead care pathways for multiple pregnancy caseloads with compassion, whilst maintaining professional boundaries
- oWell -developed interpersonal skills
- oExcellent verbal and professional standard written, presentation and communication skills
- oComputer literate, including analysis of data
- oAble to support others and mentor in the learning environment
- oAbility to maintain and present data relating to this area of service
- oAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- oHighly motivated self-aware
Desirable
- oExperience of teach and presentation to multi -disciplinary forums
- oPractical experience of audit implementation and review
Other
Essential
- oComplete understanding of NWAFT Trust Values and to always demonstrate when dealing with patients, visitors and colleagues
- oProfessional appearance and demeanour
- oPan site working required with flexibility in relation to hours to support service need
Person Specification
Essential
- oComplete understanding of NWAFT Trust Values and to always demonstrate when dealing with patients, visitors and colleagues
- oProfessional appearance and demeanour
- oPan site working required with flexibility in relation to hours to support service need
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.
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.
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
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough/Huntingdon
Peterborough/Huntingdon
PE3 6GZ
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough/Huntingdon
Peterborough/Huntingdon
PE3 6GZ
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
