Job overview

This job-share post is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking for a part-time role in which they can make a difference to some of the most vulnerable families in our care. You’ll be supported by an experienced team of specialist midwives, within a unit in which our safeguarding practice has been recognised as an outstanding feature of the unit. 

You’ll have autonomy and flexibility to provide the care that women need and deserve. You’ll be operating within a team with a strong ethos resourcing enhanced care for those with extra needs; a borough with a culture of early help, great multiagency working, and with a local community drug and alcohol service with which we have strong links, and co-facilitate a service specifically for perinatal women and their children up to age 5 that has been featured on various forums as an example of best practice. 

***working hours are 15 per week***

Main duties of the job

To ensure that women in Hackney affected by problem drug and or alcohol use, and their families, receive expert maternity care through:
-Sensitive, appropriate, individualised care based on the best available evidence and according to existing hospital policy and ensuring policies are updated as necessary
 -Dissemination of best practice to multi agency colleagues
– Effective liaison and communication between involved agencies e.g.: Community Drug / Alcohol Services (CDS), Maternity Unit, Social Services and Neonatal Services

Interviews are expected to be held 9/10th August.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Person specification

Education/qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Registered Midwife
  • Evidence of post-qualification education
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Evidence of CP training to minimum of level 3
  • Mentorship qualification

    • Desirable criteria

  • Mentorship qualification
  • PMA
  • Child protection supervision training

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Extensive midwifery experience/Experience of all areas of midwifery, particularly antenatal care
  • Working with families affected by substance misuse

    • Skills/abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to practice in all areas in accordance with NMC
  • IT skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills/Interpersonal Skills
  • reflective, critically appraise practice and care packages
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Able to adapt to delivering clinical care in unusual settings

    • Desirable criteria

  • Phlebotomy skills

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge / understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Understanding of the Public Health agenda/Domestic Violence

    • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of philosophy of team working and awareness of own leadership style.

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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