CDDFT Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership Lead

This is a voluntary role - this is an unpaid position Are you passionate about shaping the future of maternity and neonatal care for mothers, babies and families in County Durham & Darlington? County Durham and Darlington Maternity and Neonatal services place huge value on the voices of the families we care for and recognise the role of the service user as a crucial part of the overall development of the maternity and neonatal service. We are seeking a current or recent user of Maternity or Neonatal services in CDDFT to work alongside our current MNVP lead. This role is perfect for an individual dedicated to improving maternity and neonatal services, fostering engagement and collaboration with women and families from the diverse communities we serve., An MNVP is a team of women/ birthing people and their families, commissioners and providers, working together to review and contribute to the development of local maternity and neonatal care. MNVPs serve the needs of local women and families, gathering feedback and advising Local Maternity and Neonatal Systems (LMNSs), expert clinical groups and those commissioning services from a service user perspective. All women, partners and families can get involved with their MNVP by giving feedback or becoming service user representative. Membership of an MNVP may include:

• Maternity service users and families (they must make up at least a third of the group)
• Clinical and managerial representation (midwives, obstetricians, neonatologists, managers, communication services, patient experience team)
• Charities and advocacy groups
• Commissioners
• Statutory partners, including Healthwatch
The MNVPs help shape decision making and the way services are designed and developed. They can provide an avenue to act as a critical friend and make sure that anything which impacts women and their families is considered.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks. We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.