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Inclusion Midwife
Posted 2 days 1 hour ago by NHS
The overarching aim and purpose of the role of Inclusion Midwife is to support RBFT maternity to achieve equity in health outcomes for all social groups accessing our Maternity Service; targeting support and interventions to the most disadvantaged groups to improve service quality and address inequalities of access, service provision and healthcare outcomes.
The Inclusion Midwife will work strategically to raise awareness of inequalities amongst vulnerable groups to dispel misperceptions and provide assurance that safe, quality care will be provided and ensuring any barriers that prohibit service users from accessing care are removed.
Main duties of the jobThe Inclusion Midwife will take a role, led by the Consultant Midwives and Compliance Lead Midwife in delivering an inclusion framework in Maternity. This will support the Trust's commitment to fostering an inclusive working environment that promotes equality of opportunity and diversity for all staff members, recognising that a workforce that represents the community that it serves delivers a better experience for service users and better outcomes.
Whilst the Inclusion Midwife will be based within Maternity working closely with maternity colleagues, they will be a contributor to Trust wide equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) activities, supporting and working in collaboration with the Trust EDI team, Staff Inclusion Networks and other key internal and external stakeholders to deliver the parts of the NHS People Plan pertaining to EDI
About usDiversity makes us interesting Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
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Job responsibilitiesThe Inclusion Midwife will take a role, led by the Consultant Midwives and Compliance Lead Midwife in delivering an inclusion framework in Maternity. This will support the Trusts commitment to fostering an inclusive working environment that promotes equality of opportunity and diversity for all staff members, recognising that a workforce that represents the community that it serves delivers a better experience for service users and better outcomes.
Whilst the Inclusion Midwife will be based within Maternity working closely with maternity colleagues, they will be a contributor to Trust wide equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) activities, supporting and working in collaboration with the Trust EDI team, Staff Inclusion Networks and other key internal and external stakeholders to deliver the parts of the NHS People Plan pertaining to EDI
Person Specification Education- NMC registered midwife
- Evidence of recognised post-registration development in midwifery care
- Experience of partnership working
- Knowledge of clinical governance processes
- Demonstrable experience of providing care for woman and birthing people of protected characteristics or and/or complex needs
- Experience of Project management
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
