Specialist Community Engagement Midwife

Job summary
To provide expert midwifery leadership for community engagement, co-production and health equity across Northern Care Alliance Maternity Services. The post holder will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of programmes designed to reduce health inequalities, improve access and experience, and strengthen outcomes for women, babies and families from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and other marginalised communities.

The Specialist Midwife for Community Engagement will act as the maternity service lead for community engagement and co-production, ensuring the voices of women, families and communities directly influence service design, delivery, transformation and evaluation. The post holder will provide specialist expertise, professional leadership and assurance to support strategic and operational decision-making relating to maternity health inequalities.

Main duties of the job
Duties to include (see main JD for full list)

Health Equity and Inclusion - Lead programmes of work aimed at reducing maternity inequalities and improving outcomes for underserved populations. Ensure health equity principles are embedded throughout maternity service development, governance, quality improvement and operational delivery.

Community Engagement and Co-production - Lead development and delivery of a comprehensive maternity community engagement framework. Establish and sustain strategic partnerships with MNVP and other voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations.

Data, Intelligence and Insight - Lead analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative intelligence relating to maternity inequalities. Provide expert interpretation of population health data, service-user feedback and community intelligence to inform strategic decision-making.

Service Improvement and Quality Implementation, Impact and Evaluation - Lead health equity quality improvement programmes from inception through implementation, evaluation and sustainability.

Communication, Engagement and Advocacy - Alongside the Matron for Health Equity and Patient Experience, act as the maternity service's recognised specialist lead for community engagement and health equity.

Education and Workforce Development - Contribute to development of education programmes relating to health inequalities, cultural competence, inclusion and personalised maternity care.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-FAC-NM139-26
Closing date: 02 November 2026

Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk. We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Midwifery Degree or Diploma
• Completed midwifery preceptorship
• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
• Broad post registration midwifery experience
• Substantial post-registration experience working at band 6 and above

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience working at band 6 and above.
• Experience working with underserved and marginalised communities.
• Excellent leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to co-ordinate and liaise with multidisciplinary and multi agency services and third sector groups at a senior level.
• In depth understanding of national maternity and equity agendas.
• Enthusiastic and innovative.
• Self-motivated, assertive, approachable, confident and creative.
• Computer and database skills.
• Able to meet deadlines and work on own initiative.
• Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.

Desirable

• Experience of working with diverse groups.
• Experience of developing or delivering training.
• Experience of data analysis and report writing.
• Experience of presenting information to varied groups.
• Able to attend regional/national meetings as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 2JH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Matron for Health Equity and Patient Experience, Jennifer Michaels, jennifer.michaels@nca.nhs.uk, 01616278752

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