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Prif leoliad
Nursing and Midwifery
Gradd
Band 8a
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
  • Rhan-amser
37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
188-SNM190826
Cyflogwr
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
CG Safeguarding
Tref
Southampton
Cyflog
£57,528 - £64,750 - Per Annum, Pro Rata
Yn cau
09/09/2026 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad
22/09/2026

Teitl cyflogwr

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Named Midwife Safeguarding

Band 8a

Trosolwg o'r swydd

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 

Job Title: Named Midwife Safeguarding 

Contract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

This is an exciting opportunity to join out team as we progress through a period of transformation and embedding a whole of life approach to safeguarding.

This is a key operational leadership role with strong input and engagement with the strategic leadership of the UHS safeguarding team, providing direction and support to midwifery services in managing safeguarding concerns and supporting outcomes for families. 

Working with the head of safeguarding, named nurses and wider leadership teams you will support the development and embedding of best practice throughout maternity, and wider; design and deliver training to empower the workforce to deliver the best possible care, and undertake all areas of service assurance and improvement where necessary. 

Managing a small team, you will have the opportunity to develop the service and team, embedding a sustainable career pathway for those who wish to make safeguarding their specialism. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

 We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

 We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

Providing clinical, professional, and managerial leadership for all staff groups un all areas of safeguarding, with a strong focus on maternity. 

Taking a professional lead on all aspects of the Maternity Service contribution to safeguarding.  

 Assessing the fulfilment of statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and taking action where those responsibilities are not met. 

Contributing to the PREVENT agenda. 

 Leading on the design and delivery of training in relation to safeguarding within maternity. 

Leading on the design and delivery of supervision models within maternity. 

Supporting the divisional team to deliver its commitments to safeguarding within maternity.  

Ensuring effective and collaborative working with our multi-agency partners. 

Role modelling best practice in relation to safeguarding and challenging professionally where required to ensure that outcomes are the best that can be achieved. 

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

 

Manyleb y person

Qualifications / training required

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Registered midwife on NMC/HCPC register
  • • Degree or equivalent level of experience
  • • Working towards a master’s degree, or equivalent level of experience
  • • Leadership I Management training
  • • Specialist experience/training relating to safeguarding

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Extensive experience working in the maternity healthcare setting in clinical
  • • Extensive experience in a safeguarding role
  • • Evidence of delivering formal and informal safeguarding training
  • • Experience of change management within healthcare settings
  • • Experience of dealing with emergency situations related to safeguarding to ensure patients are protected
  • • Demonstrable knowledge, expertise, and experience in safeguarding, including national legislative frameworks and regulations
  • • Evidence of continuing professional development

Aptitudes and skills required

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Ability to develop, lead and implement policy, guidelines and projects
  • • Ability to have oversight of budgetary responsibility including authorising signatory

Special requirements of the post

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits

Values and behaviours

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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Danielle Honey
Teitl y swydd
Head of Safeguarding
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
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