Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term , Secondment)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-THQ2031124
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pa or pa pro rata
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 17/12/2024
Employer heading
Maternity Safeguarding Practitioner
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic safeguarding professional to join our friendly and welcoming Corporate Safeguarding Team based at University Hospitals Southampton as a Maternity Safeguarding Practitioner for 22.5 hours per week.
The potential candidate will have good experience working with families in the antenatal, postnatal and neonatal periods and have an understanding and experience of safeguarding and child protection in this group of families.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
This post is offered as 22.5 hours.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work as a member of the Safeguarding Team to support the delivery of services to staff involved in the safeguarding of unborn babies, children and families, including supporting liaison between hospital and community services to ensure a safe and appropriate plan of care is made.
You will make strong links with voluntary and statutory agencies to provide support on matters related to safeguarding in the maternity and neonatal settings, including the community and family homes.
UHS Maternity Services is a large tertiary provider of the most complex maternity services including high risk maternal and fetal medicine. We are the tertiary unit for complex neonatal care including surgical patients.
We believe in providing opportunities and training for staff to develop including leadership development and academic programmes for those wishing to further extend their potential. We believe in investing in our staff and understand that staff satisfaction is inextricably linked to the experience women and families have in our maternity service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Safeguarding Service and develop your skills and expertise in supporting families throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Good understanding of safeguarding in relation to Unborn Babies.
Good understanding of legislation in relation to Safeguarding Children
Good understanding of legislation in relation to Safeguarding Adults
Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Confident in delivering training and supervision to a range of participants.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife / Nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register or registered Social Worker or Allied Health Professional
- Diploma or degree in midwifery / nursing or UK recognised qualification in social work e.g. BA Social work, CQSW, Diploma in Social Work or an Allied Health Professional qualification registered with the HCPC
- Level 3 safeguarding
knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working with families with safeguarding concerns in the antenatal or postnatal period or with neonates
Desirable criteria
- Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery / neonatal practice
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
- Julie Davies
- Job title
- Named Midwife Safeguarding Children
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381206333
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