Job summary
An exciting internal opportunity is presented in the role of Perinatal Metal Health Specialist Midwife .
Working collaboratively with the Perinatal Mental Health Team the perinatal mental Health Specialist Midwife will be focused on ensuring the delivery of high quality midwifery care that is patient centred, clinically driven and flexible, providing support to women affected by mental health problems in the perinatal period. The post holder will caseload an identified group of women in the antenatal and the post-natal period as well as advising on intrapartum care relating to perinatal mental health.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities in the role include to work as a midwife within the Perinatal Mental Health service, accepting direct referrals from a range of sources.
To provide assessment of mental health needs, developing care plans in collaboration with members of the Perinatal Mental Healthteam.
To provide short term support and onward referral to appropriate services as required.
To promote and steer evidence based best practice for women with perinatal mental health issues in the perinatal period.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm new-borns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
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Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as a resource and advocate for all clients and staff within theDirectorate in relation to Mental Health matters.
- To ensure that all Trust Staff are proactive in promoting positive mental health and understand the links to nutrition, physical activity and harm reducing behaviour as part of the wider Public Health agenda.
- To be fully conversant with the Mental Health pathways and Parenting pathways.
- Through management of referrals, develop skills and knowledge necessary to ensure pregnant women with mental health problems are managed in the most appropriate fashion.
- To explore opportunities to work with agencies to cascade the knowledge of the importance of positive maternal/parental and infant relationships.
- To participate in the formulation of and maintenance of positive working relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
- To obtain objectives on an annual basis based on the performance indicators for the service.
- To take responsibility for organising and prioritising own workload.
- To provide on-going feedback to the multidisciplinary team
- To contribute to Training and give advice and liaise with the Practice and Development Lead for Maternity to include guidance on the TNA required within the service.
- The Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance must be adhered to, and all staff trained appropriately in line with Safeguarding Children and Young people: roles and competences for health care staff; Intercollegiate document September 2010.
- To follow all Trust policies and procedures in relation to Safeguarding Adults and Children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as a resource and advocate for all clients and staff within theDirectorate in relation to Mental Health matters.
- To ensure that all Trust Staff are proactive in promoting positive mental health and understand the links to nutrition, physical activity and harm reducing behaviour as part of the wider Public Health agenda.
- To be fully conversant with the Mental Health pathways and Parenting pathways.
- Through management of referrals, develop skills and knowledge necessary to ensure pregnant women with mental health problems are managed in the most appropriate fashion.
- To explore opportunities to work with agencies to cascade the knowledge of the importance of positive maternal/parental and infant relationships.
- To participate in the formulation of and maintenance of positive working relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
- To obtain objectives on an annual basis based on the performance indicators for the service.
- To take responsibility for organising and prioritising own workload.
- To provide on-going feedback to the multidisciplinary team
- To contribute to Training and give advice and liaise with the Practice and Development Lead for Maternity to include guidance on the TNA required within the service.
- The Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance must be adhered to, and all staff trained appropriately in line with Safeguarding Children and Young people: roles and competences for health care staff; Intercollegiate document September 2010.
- To follow all Trust policies and procedures in relation to Safeguarding Adults and Children.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- Registered Midwife / BSc midwifery studies.
- Evidence of continuous and recent professional development.
Desirable
- Mentorship / preceptorship qualification
- Supervisor of Midwives
- Introduction to Management Teaching and Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable and recent relevant experience of working in community or hospital or birth centre setting
- Case loading of antenatal and postnatal women.
Desirable
- Working knowledge / experience of multi-agency working
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of perinatal mental health issues and relevant national and local guidance / care models
- Commitment to promoting normality in pregnancy
- Commitment to promotion of breast-feeding and support of breast-feeding mothers
- Proficient in neonatal resuscitation
- Experience of working with caseloading models
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Working knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and adults including Early Help
Desirable
- Awareness of relevant government documents
- Knowledge of public health / midwifery issues / frameworks that impact on provision of Maternity Services
- A General understanding of payment by results and maternity pathways
- Participation in service development projects
Person Specification
Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- Registered Midwife / BSc midwifery studies.
- Evidence of continuous and recent professional development.
Desirable
- Mentorship / preceptorship qualification
- Supervisor of Midwives
- Introduction to Management Teaching and Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable and recent relevant experience of working in community or hospital or birth centre setting
- Case loading of antenatal and postnatal women.
Desirable
- Working knowledge / experience of multi-agency working
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of perinatal mental health issues and relevant national and local guidance / care models
- Commitment to promoting normality in pregnancy
- Commitment to promotion of breast-feeding and support of breast-feeding mothers
- Proficient in neonatal resuscitation
- Experience of working with caseloading models
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Working knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and adults including Early Help
Desirable
- Awareness of relevant government documents
- Knowledge of public health / midwifery issues / frameworks that impact on provision of Maternity Services
- A General understanding of payment by results and maternity pathways
- Participation in service development projects
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
