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Job overview

This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious change programme, transforming the way in which universal help and support is offered to children and families in Croydon through the implementation of a Family Hubs approach.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic midwife to lead on the planning, facilitation and evaluation of preparation for birth and beyond antenatal education groups and bespoke sessions in line with Public Health England advice across the Maternity service.

The Education and Communication Midwife will work in partnership with Family Hub partners to deliver the Family Hubs and Start for Life agenda. The post holder will drive the delivery of parent education directly targeted at increasing the numbers of fathers and other co parents who say they are confident as parents. In line with Start for Life outcomes, they will lead on increasing the number of parents who have been able to access parenting support which suits their needs and wishes.

The post holder will need to have extensive IT knowledge to compile and deliver a virtual parent education package.

Main duties of the job

• plan, facilitate and evaluate preparation for birth and beyond antenatal education using methods appropriate to support engagement and understanding.

• deliver information based on current evidence based research, providing the best possible care and experience to service users and their families

• work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team, in hospital and community venues, including children centre staff, midwifery staff, including members of the infant feeding support teams and medical personnel

• work collaboratively with other health professionals as well as wider Start for Life partners to ensure current evidence based information is taught to support service users and families make informed choices.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. 

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. 

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.