Socially Complex Senior Midwife | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £51,883 - £58,544 Per annum, including HCLA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Isleworth, TW7 6AF |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7239669/289-SC-58 |
Summary
ThepostholderwillworkalongsidetheLeadsafeguardingmidwivestoensurethatwomenwithsafeguardingissues receive appropriate care,support,and guidance, by developing Maternity Services to address the needs ofthis client group.
The post holder will work incollaborationbetweenthe community teamsandsafeguarding teamsworkingalongsideexternal agencies,e.g.Drug workers,SocialCareandHealth,Police,Criminal Justice,MentalHealth,Domestic Violence, other support and voluntary agencies.
The successful candidate will have a remit to coordinate care for women with safeguarding issues, domestic violence ensuring staffrespondinaprofessional,kind,caring andsensitive manner.
Working aspartofthe midwiferyteam thepostholder will providesupportandeducationto maternityandmulti- disciplinarystaff,caringforthesewomentoensureasafeandappropriateplanof careismade.
They will participate in the training staff on safeguarding issues using a Think Family approach inclusive of bothsafeguarding children, adults and unborn babies and supporting staff to manage these cases.
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.
See job description attached.
As a midwife working with women and families with socially complex/ safeguarding needsthisroleistosupportthe/SafeguardingTeamandSociallyComplexLeadsto:
• Providehighquality,evidence-basedcareandadvicetowomenandfamilies.
• Workinpartnershipwithotherhealth careprofessionalsandliaisewithotheragencies involvedintheprovisions ofmaternityservicesandseekadvicefromtheSafeguarding andSociallyComplexLeadMidwivesasrequired.
• Recognisethat thevulnerabilityfactorscanbeinterrelatedandthatparentalfactorsincreasevulnerabilitytochildabuseandneglect.
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Jun 2025