An exciting opportunity has arisen at East Cheshire NHS Trust for a Senior Midwife to apply for the Perinatal Mental Health Lead. We are looking to recruit an experienced Midwife to provide a high level of visible leadership, management and clinical expertise in the community setting and maternity unit.
East Cheshire NHS Trust provides maternity services to approximately 1500 women, pregnant people and families each year providing excellent quality care in line with the latest national and regional standards.
We are proud of our achievements at Macclesfield Maternity Unit and would welcome you as a valued member of our innovative team who will help us to excel further to deliver our trust objectives and values. We are looking for an adaptable individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of a multi-disciplinary team and has the ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the service forward. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous knowledge and experience in the provision of community midwifery care, leadership, service development and staff management skills. This role will include split clinical and management time.
Hours per week:
37.5 hours, compressed hours may be considered.
Fixed Term or secondment for 12 months
Main duties of the job To play a key role in developing and maintaining high standards of care for women with mental health problems in pregnancy and the postnatal period, and their families. To provide a high level of clinical expertise, leadership and management in the maternity department, and community as required. Be responsible for providing specialist support and care to pregnant women with more severe mental health problems, in partnership with their own midwife and the specialist perinatal mental health team. Work closely with women and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs. Participate in the on-call rota as required in the provision of the 24 hour service.
About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Band 6 experience as a minimum Degree/or equivalent level of experience in relevant subject Masters degree
Desirable Additional qualification in Mental Health or Counselling
Knowledge & Skills Essential A specialist knowledge and experience in maternal and infant mental health through additional training Ability to work collaboratively and strategically Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information To be able to organise and prioritise workload to meet the service need and short- and long-term deadlines Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups High level of personal motivation.
Desirable Experience of undertaking clinical audit Safeguarding knowledge & how PMH may link
Experience Essential Experience in all areas of midwifery with an excellent clinical record Previous experience of working with maternal perinatal mental health Evidence of multiagency working Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others
Specific Job Requirements Essential Ability to travel to offsite meetings Able to work flexibly
Desirable Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer details Employer name East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL
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East Cheshire NHS Trust provides maternity services to approximately 1500 women, pregnant people and families each year providing excellent quality care in line with the latest national and regional standards.
We are proud of our achievements at Macclesfield Maternity Unit and would welcome you as a valued member of our innovative team who will help us to excel further to deliver our trust objectives and values. We are looking for an adaptable individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of a multi-disciplinary team and has the ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the service forward. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous knowledge and experience in the provision of community midwifery care, leadership, service development and staff management skills. This role will include split clinical and management time.
Hours per week:
37.5 hours, compressed hours may be considered.
Fixed Term or secondment for 12 months
Main duties of the job To play a key role in developing and maintaining high standards of care for women with mental health problems in pregnancy and the postnatal period, and their families. To provide a high level of clinical expertise, leadership and management in the maternity department, and community as required. Be responsible for providing specialist support and care to pregnant women with more severe mental health problems, in partnership with their own midwife and the specialist perinatal mental health team. Work closely with women and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs. Participate in the on-call rota as required in the provision of the 24 hour service.
About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Band 6 experience as a minimum Degree/or equivalent level of experience in relevant subject Masters degree
Desirable Additional qualification in Mental Health or Counselling
Knowledge & Skills Essential A specialist knowledge and experience in maternal and infant mental health through additional training Ability to work collaboratively and strategically Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information To be able to organise and prioritise workload to meet the service need and short- and long-term deadlines Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups High level of personal motivation.
Desirable Experience of undertaking clinical audit Safeguarding knowledge & how PMH may link
Experience Essential Experience in all areas of midwifery with an excellent clinical record Previous experience of working with maternal perinatal mental health Evidence of multiagency working Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others
Specific Job Requirements Essential Ability to travel to offsite meetings Able to work flexibly
Desirable Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer details Employer name East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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