Specialist Midwife for Maternal Health and Wellbeing

Job Summary Are you passionate about safeguarding women's health? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of women and girls affected by Female Genital Mutilation? We are seeking an experienced and compassionate midwife to lead our directorate response to FGM and ensure women and families receive the highest standard of care, support and advocacy. This is a key specialist role within our Vulnerable women's team acting as the clinical lead delivering high quality culturally sensitive care to women affected by FGM. Main duties of the job To provide specialist midwifery care for women affected by FGM. To offer expert advice and training to all midwives, obstetricians and wider staff on FGM related care and safeguarding. To work closely with multi‑agency partners including social care and third sector organisations. To ensure compliance with statutory reporting and national guidance. Contribute to audits and service delivery of an effective FGM care pathway. To provide training to all staff regarding FGM including deinfibulation. About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people. Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique. We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans. Details Posted: 08 December 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: 7Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part-timeReference number: 381-WC-7536537-A Job location Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Grove Lane, Birmingham, B66 2QT Job description & responsibilities This post is for FGM specialist midwife. Person Specification Experience (Essential) Evidence of post registration continuous clinical midwifery practice at band 6/7 Evidence of experience in all areas of midwifery Experience of facilitating teaching sessions Experienced with perineal suturing Specialist knowledge/experience of working with women with FGM Experience (Desirable) Deinfibulation trained Counselling Qualification Previous specialist role with FGM Qualifications (Essential) Registered Midwife on Part 2 of the NMC register Degree in midwifery or related subject or evidence of equivalent study Mentor/assessor training Qualifications (Desirable) Counselling qualification Other requirements Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Grove Lane, Birmingham, B66 2QT Website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr