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Job overview

Barts Health NHS Trust has a world-wide reputation for innovation in the care of mothers to be, each birth is very special to us and we strive to make every birth as normal as possible, no matter what the complications. Our local community is home to families from a diverse mix of ethnicity, social and health needs. We have a Level 3 Neonatal Unit situated at the Royal London Site, a Level 2 Neonatal Unit situated at the Newham Site and we have excellent facilities in Fetal Medicine. 

Newham Hospital is situated in the heart of East London and we have easy access to very good public transport links. We provide Maternity Services to approximately 6700 women a year and accommodate our women in very modern up to date facilitates.  We also have co-located midwifery-led unit and a stand-alone midwife-led unit at Barking. 

Main duties of the job

The Named Midwife for Safeguarding  is crucial in leading and supporting our midwives and maternity support workers to deliver a modern, efficient, high-quality, safe service. We are looking for an experienced and inspirational midwife who can work in our senior leadership  team to help achieve improved outcomes for our vulnerable women and people through specialised care and knowledge. The right candidate will have up to date clinical skills, leadership abilities, knowledge and experience, and be familiar with current local and national strategies to improve safety and care in maternity. They will be a passionate advocate for women, birthing people and their families, and have a strong ethos of midwifery care. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team colleagues and key internal and external stakeholders across the service.

The post is open to candidates with suitable experience and a commitment to supporting staff and improving care. The role will be challenging at times, and we require an individual who has excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. They must be able to demonstrate an understanding of change management, team dynamics, and appreciate the demands of delivering an efficient and effective maternity service which meets the requirements of women, within in the current NHS climate.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.