Job Description
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Midwife to join the Safeguarding Team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.
The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Named Midwife, Named Nurses and other safeguarding professionals to support the Trust in meeting its statutory safeguarding responsibilities under the Children Act (1989 and 2004) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2026).
This specialist role provides professional safeguarding advice and support to maternity and wider health professionals, promoting high-quality, effective safeguarding practice to protect pregnant people, babies (including unborn babies), children and young people.
Main duties of the job
· Work collaboratively with the Named Midwife and Safeguarding Team to ensure the Trust maintains high standards of safeguarding practice, including the review and updating of safeguarding policies in line with local and national statutory guidance.
· Provide specialist professional advice and support to practitioners across the Trust on safeguarding matters relating to pregnant people, babies, unborn babies, children and young people.
· Work in partnership with internal teams and external agencies to ensure robust, timely information sharing and effective multi-agency safeguarding practice.
· Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of safeguarding training, ensuring compliance with the Intercollegiate Document: Safeguarding Children and Young People – Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff (2019) and meeting workforce requirements across the Trust.
· Provide reflective safeguarding supervision in line with the Trust Safeguarding Supervision Policy, supporting staff practice and professional development.
· Support staff in the preparation of reports for child protection conferences, court proceedings and police statements as required.
· Contribute to the collection and analysis of information for audits, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, and serious incidents related to safeguarding.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local safeguarding policy relevant to maternity services.
· Act as a source of specialist advice on complex safeguarding cases involving pregnant people and families.
· Support learning from safeguarding incidents, audits and reviews, ensuring improvements in practice.
· Contribute to Trust safeguarding governance, assurance and reporting as required.
· Promote professional curiosity, trauma-informed practice and a safeguarding culture across maternity services.