Job summary
- Main area
- Safeguarding
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (The role will involve 40% clinical work)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 289-SC-116
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital
- Town
- Isleworth
- Salary
- £42,939 - £50,697 per annum, including HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Safeguarding Support Midwife
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We have an opportunity for an experienced midwife to join our safeguarding team.
As the safeguarding support midwife you will be visible in all areas and be confident in giving advice and support to staff in relation to maternity safeguarding, by identifying risks and supporting staff to complete the appropriate referrals to Children’s Social Care and any necessary information sharing within safeguarding.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will implement good practice of national recommendations and guidance.
Provide safeguarding advice and support to staff in the organisation.
Facilitate some supervision and deliver safeguarding children’s training in line with Safeguarding Adult & Safeguarding Children Intercollegiate Document (2018 & 2019).
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description
- Be a role model for all clinical staff by practising safeguarding to the highest standard, whilst exercising a high degree of personal and professional autonomy.
- To provide visibility in clinical areas, identify where safeguarding concerns may be identified, liaise with the Safeguarding Midwives to ensure robust plans in place for the safeguarding of the woman and unborn/baby.
- Attend MARAC’s/ check MARAC lists for any pregnant women when required.
- To ensure documentation is of the highest standard in accordance with the Trust policy.
- To refer to senior safeguarding colleagues any safeguarding practice in complex cases where standard protocols do not apply
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- First degree in Midwifery or equivalent experience
- Some experience of working with safeguarding issues
- Evidence of post qualification education activity
- Practice assessor / Mentorship qualification
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of safeguarding post qualification education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completion of a preceptorship programme or equivalent, with evidence of working in a variety of settings
- Evidence of an understanding of safeguarding
- Evidence of applying current research to practice
- Motivated and passionate about safeguarding families
- Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Green
- Job title
- Consultant Midwife Public Health and Safeguarding
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07771334490
- Additional information
Angela Horler, Matron for Antenatal Clinic, Community and Continuity
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