Public Health Midwife

Posting date:	26 January 2026
Salary:	£53,460.00 to £58,959.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£53460.00 - £58959.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 February 2026
Location:	Southend-on-sea, SS1 9SB
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	F0033-R2R103743

Summary

The postholder will work in partnership with service users, the multi-disciplinary team and local stakeholders to improve and protect health and wellbeing, and improve the health of the poorest families, contributing to improve the population's health and reducing health inequalities within maternity services. Key work will focus upon improving outcomes of women with modifiable risk factors such as smoking, obesity and breastfeeding, developing and implementing processes to secure a year-on-year increase in uptake of immunisation. Lead the review of evidence and pathways for public health interventions within maternity and develop and deliver action plans as agreed with the Senior Public Health Clinical Lead CYP&FPH Service. It is anticipated that the postholder will possess the requisite skills and abilities to lead and audit the outcomes of the service, including the in-house Maternity led smoking cessation service. Exercise visible leadership that motivates staff in attaining and developing high standards of public health related care for all women and families. The postholder will support the current Public Health and Midwifery teams on all aspects of maternity led infant Feeding. This is a strategic role in developing policy and practice on infant feeding within the Maternity Service but liaising with partner organisations. They will assist in the project management of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation process in maternity. Actively partner and contribute to the wider multi-agency integration agenda by developing services with partners delivering prebirth-5 services, innovating, and seeking areas of good practice. The postholder will work in partnership with service users, the multi-disciplinary team and local stakeholders to improve and protect health and wellbeing, and improve the health of the poorest families, contributing to improve the population's health and reducing health inequalities within maternity services. Key work will focus upon improving outcomes of women with modifiable risk factors such as smoking, obesity and breastfeeding, developing and implementing processes to secure a year-on-year increase in uptake of immunisation. Lead the review of evidence and pathways for public health interventions within maternity and develop and deliver action plans as agreed with the Senior Public Health Clinical Lead CYP&FPH Service. It is anticipated that the postholder will possess the requisite skills and abilities to lead and audit the outcomes of the service, including the in-house Maternity led smoking cessation service. Exercise visible leadership that motivates staff in attaining and developing high standards of public health related care for all women and families. The postholder will support the current Public Health and Midwifery teams on all aspects of maternity led infant Feeding. This is a strategic role in developing policy and practice on infant feeding within the Maternity Service but liaising with partner organisations. They will assist in the project management of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation process in maternity. Actively partner and contribute to the wider multi-agency integration agenda by developing services with partners delivering prebirth-5 services, innovating, and seeking areas of good practice. Monitoring and evaluating measurable standards of care of the public health related programmes in midwifery in conjunction with the Senior Public Health Clinical Lead (CYP&FPH) Service, and local commissioners. Inform and advise the Head of Midwifery, Maternity Matron and Senior PH Clinical Lead (CYP&FPH Service) of all matters that would affect service delivery and public health outcomes. Develop and contribute to multi-agency public heath approach when families who have complex psychosocial needs, particularly families at risk, need wider support pathways and integration. To ensure that service has a clear plan for delivery for health protection, health improvement, the wider determinants of health, and premature mortality. To ensure a midwifery presence and contribution to the pre-birth to 5 agenda by working actively with Early Years and Community Partners. Clinical Engagement and Leadership To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to identify the health needs of children and young people, and their families. To contribute to developing a strategy to address the identified health needs in accordance with the Healthy Child Programme. Identify and develop the medical, midwifery and support staff understanding and delivery of the public health agendas by actively developing and improving the public health skills within the existing maternity framework. Develop and monitor indicators linked with the Public Health Outcomes Framework and contribute to the developing Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. To develop links with Family Centres and other agencies involved in promoting childrens wellbeing. Professionalism To work within their Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and to understand the importance of professional accountability, responsibility and competence. To maintain current knowledge in relation to practice and actively participate in mandatory training, additional learning, professional development, supervision, appraisal and reflection as appropriate. Identify and facilitate the development of team members to enable the development of a workforce who undertake practice to a high standard e.g. perinatal mental health agenda. Clinical Governance/Audit Accountable for their own practice and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Receive clinical and child protection supervision in accordance with the Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) procedures. Have a working knowledge of, and adhere to, the organisations clinical and professional NMC Standards of Proficiency Actively participate in peer audit of clinical practice in midwifery services. Ensure that practice is informed by robust research-based evidence. Attend in service training deemed appropriate by their line manager. Actively participate in the appraisal process. Training & Education Participate in the training of pre-and-post registration midwives as required Participate in multi-agency training when required as we move towards greater integrated working partnerships with statutory and voluntary colleagues. Support research within their area of practice and where appropriate actively participate. Identify personal training needs and development through the process of appraisal. Quality, Performance and Safety Be aware of the organisation (SCC and MSE FT) Policies and Standard Operating Procedures. To ensure monitoring quality and compliance with standards is demonstrated within the service on an ongoing basis. To ensure day-to-day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and client experience. Protection of Children and Vulnerable adults to promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. To actively seek out the voice of Service users. The post holder is accountable and responsible for the prevention of healthcare associated infections by complying with all Infection Prevention & Control policies and procedures in line with legislation (Health and Social Care Act 2008; Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections.) Promote and work in line with the principles of the Data Protection Act. Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety policies to ensure safe working practices. Notify your line manager of Health & Safety issues/hazards