Job overview

The Specialist Midwife in Public Health will provide visible leadership and evidence-based information and education to women and their families, midwives and the wider multi-professional team, including external health partners from the VCSO, ICM and LMNS. The post holder will work in partnership with service users, the multi-disciplinary team and local stakeholders to improve and protect health and well-being, reducing health inequalities and improving the health of the poorest families (Department of Health 2013).

Key work will focus on improving outcomes of women/people with modifiable risk factors such as smoking, preterm birth and other public health initiatives to ensure pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period are optimised for health with a focus on the long-term health and well-being of families. Implementation and objectives will be delivered in line with the NHSE 3-year plan. MIS and SBLCBv3. The post holder will represent the maternity department at the local, regional and national levels, when appropriate, influencing service development in relation to public health. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Clinical Midwifery Management Team to further develop related pathways and guidelines to ensure appropriate and responsive care.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.