Equity & Inclusion Specialist Midwife in London

Are you willing to make a real impact? Then this is the job for you! A thrilling opportunity has arisen at Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust for a passionate and experienced midwife to join the Homerton Maternity team as an Equity & Inclusion Specialist Midwife. The successful candidate will work alongside the current person in post as a job share.

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, who is a motivational leader, and is not afraid of change. The successful candidate will have a remit to support the maternity leadership team to assess, review and identify ways of reducing health inequalities within the local maternity population. Similarly, they will work with the Trust EDI and People Teams and with maternity leaders to understand and develop strategies to improve the employment experiences of marginalised staff.

Main duties of the job:

• The postholder will have a remit to identify and engage pregnant people and their families who are experiencing/at risk of health inequalities.
• The postholder will work to identify improvement strategies in response to national reports highlighting increased maternal mortality for Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) pregnant people, those living in poverty or complex social circumstances, and others with protected characteristics.
• The postholder will establish effective and trusted channels of communication with pregnant people and their families, ensuring all midwives are aware of services and pathways being developed and offered.
• Local data and service user feedback will be used to support the development of an action plan for effective ongoing care for pregnant people experiencing health inequalities to ensure safety, well-being and positive birth experiences.
• The post holder will liaise with the full range of maternity healthcare professionals, including the Trust Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead; Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP); and Local Maternity and Neonatal System, as well as other relevant stakeholders.
• The postholder will have a remit in supporting the maternity unit to understand the experiences of marginalised staff groups and liaise with the senior teams and the wider Trust to help develop strategies to improve this.

Person specification:

• Registered midwife with active registration.
• Evidence of post-qualification education.
• Managerial / leadership training.
• Debriefing training.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels within MDT.
• Ability to make independent decisions and work autonomously, but can recognise limitations and the need for advice and support.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, including being able to prioritise a busy workload.
• Developed IT skills with good understanding of Windows applications and clinical record systems.
• Able to influence and motivate others, and challenge others when the rights of someone may be impinged.
• Counselling or debriefing skills.
• Motivational interviewing techniques.
• Trauma-informed training.

• Completed preceptorship and has experience of working all areas of midwifery.
• Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff and patient groups.
• Experience of working across agencies.
• Previous experience within similar role at Band 7 or equivalent.
• Demonstrate experience of working with and advocating for marginalised groups.

• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues, including NMC Code of Practice.
• Understanding the needs of those from marginalised groups, and those at risk of or experiencing health inequalities.
• Understanding of wider NHS agenda and drivers for change, including a detailed knowledge of current midwifery issues.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and patient feedback and engagement processes.
• A specialist interest in and passion for reducing health inequalities.

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.