Job summary The Maternity Link Support Worker (MLSW) will focus on supporting the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) to implement plans for improving better outcomes for neurodivergent pregnantwomen/Birthing people, by supporting delivery of clear communications, advocacy, Continuity of Career, as well as ensuring support with digital inclusion and health promotion and literacy.
The post holder will work closely with Maternity Teams, both within community and hospitals, local third sector organisations and Family Hubs.
The service will provide wraparound care and access to well-being service provision, based in a community setting.
The service aims to improve the outcomes ofwomen from the global majority throughout their pregnancy who are at the highest risks of experiencing complications and who can become peer support champions within their localities through their lived experience.
Main duties of the job The Birmingham & Solihull United Maternity & Newborn Partnership (Bump) is the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) across Birmingham & Solihull.
The Bump team is dedicated to supporting maternity care across the LMNS, implementing the recommendations of "Better Births" by delivering the National, Infant Mortality Programme, and Maternity Transformation Programme.
This role will support the LMNS to address equity and equality to improve better outcomes for mothers and babies from Black, Asian, and Mixed ethnic groups and those living in the most deprived areas.
This role will involve advocating and supporting pregnant woman and birthing people throughout their maternity Journey.
This will include the antenatal, birthing and postnatal period.
About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK.
Formed to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting hospitals means more seamless care; investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment, world-leading neo-natal and fetal work, and a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership.
Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Birmingham Woman and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust recognises that all children, young people, and vulnerable adults have equal rights to protection from harm, and that all adults have the responsibility to protect them from harm Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work.
We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health care or equivalent Key Skills - literacy/numeracy Desirable GCSE pass in English Language or equivalent Trained in Making Every Contact Count and Motivational Interviewing Level 3 Award in British Sign Language or equivalent Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting or equivalent Knowledge & Experience Essential Able to demonstrate an understanding of health outcomes for ethnic minority women during pregnancy Healthy lifestyle/behavioural change experience Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable Experience of providing support to women with ethnic minority backgrounds aligned to their social needs Experience working with pregnant women Previous experience in healthcare in the NHS Baby friendly standards training certificate Audit skills Evidence of working with vulnerable patients requiring specialist support Professional/ Managerial/ Specialist Knowledge Essential Excellent and accurate data entry skills Desirable Experience of BadgerNet or patient records management system European Computer Driving License certification, or equivalent PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Proficient in reading and writing in the English language Motivational qualities Good written communication skills and computer skills Good IT skills and use of Microsoft Office Reliable, punctual, and flexible across hours of work when required Ability to cope with stress Ability to present an open and non-judgemental demeanour Desirable An ability to speak/read/ write one of our community languages/ dialects: Urdu/ Bengali/ Arabic/ Pashto/ Somalian/ Romanian/Patois/Tigrinya Experience of providing support to women with ethnic minority backgrounds aligned to their social needs OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential Confidentiality May be required to work in other teams and localities as required.
Ability to mobilise around the region Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality, inclusion, and diversity in the delivery of this role