Job summary
The Specialist Midwife for Perinatal Mental Health (SPMW PMH) is part of the Birmingham Women's and Children's Foundation Trust's Integrated Safeguarding Team.
S/he will be based primarily at Birmingham Women's Hospital as part of a team of specialist midwives coordinating care for vulnerable women and their families.
The SPMW PMH will work with the perinatal mental health team & obstetric team. S/he will work with statutory/voluntary agencies and provide advice & support to staff, women and their families and recognise the importance of safeguarding both adults and children.
The SPMW PMH is expected to exercise a high degree of autonomy, providing advice, support, supervision and training to staff in relation to perinatal mental health issues, enhancing maternity care.
This is a key role in developing/maintaining high standards of care for women with mental health problems in pregnancy and the postnatal period. You will have a high level of relevant knowledge/skills to manage, develop and lead care for pregnant/new mothers with mental health needs. You will be responsible for identifying gaps in service provision and developing strategies to address them.
The SPMW PMH will be responsible for providing extra support and co-ordinating care plans for high risk pregnant women with more severe mental health problems, alongside their named community midwife and the specialist perinatal mental health team. based on their individual needs.
Main duties of the job
- To be the midwifery lead for perinatal mental health.
- To develop and regularly review and update training packages in relation to perinatal mental health.
- To develop and implement Trust policies, evidence-based guidelines and care pathways relevant to area of specialist knowledge and expertise.
- To work with maternity services as part of the corporate integrated Safeguarding Team and give regular feedback on service provided.
- To identify and promote ways of improving the service, utilising available research and ensuring alignment with Trust and group objectives.
- To provide expert clinical care to women, and advice and guidance to staff, in relation to perinatal mental health.
- To provide leadership and expert advice across the service relating to perinatal mental health.
- To systematically analyse and evaluate the service yearly against key performance targets, taking a lead role in the implementation of subsequent actions.
- To identify appropriate data for collection in line with national or local guidelines. Monitor the quality and quantity of data being collected and take the necessary action to deal with any problems to maintain data quality.
- To work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies in supporting families affected by perinatal mental health issues.
- To function autonomously within area of specialism and work in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team, seizing opportunities to educate, support and shape policy across the service.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife
- At least 3 years experience post-qualification
- First level degree in a related subject or evidence of equivalent study
Desirable
- Evidence of a registered teaching qualification
- Evidence of any additional qualifications in perinatal mental health
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years clinical practice experience in the last 5 years.
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues that relate to perinatal mental health and their practical application.
- Highly developed knowledge and understanding of current legislation, guidance and policies regarding perinatal mental health from a local and national perspective
- Evidence of a specialist interest in perinatal mental health
- Experience of report writing
- Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups
- Experience of facilitating teaching sessions
Communication/Relationship Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to coordinate, influence and liaise within a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to and understanding of multidisciplinary team working
- Practices a woman-centred approach to care provision
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to collate and analyse data
- Ability to identify risks and escalate them appropriately
- Quality focused, with an innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems
- Experience of participation in clinical audit
- Keen interest in research and ability to demonstrate evidence based practice
- Experience of implementing change in service provision
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage meeting attendance and actions
People Management/Leadership/Resources
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to influence and motivate others
- Evidence of change management skills
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Flexible and able to determine priorities
IT Skills
Essential
- Computer literate, including use and management of databases
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Approach/Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife
- At least 3 years experience post-qualification
- First level degree in a related subject or evidence of equivalent study
Desirable
- Evidence of a registered teaching qualification
- Evidence of any additional qualifications in perinatal mental health
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years clinical practice experience in the last 5 years.
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues that relate to perinatal mental health and their practical application.
- Highly developed knowledge and understanding of current legislation, guidance and policies regarding perinatal mental health from a local and national perspective
- Evidence of a specialist interest in perinatal mental health
- Experience of report writing
- Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups
- Experience of facilitating teaching sessions
Communication/Relationship Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to coordinate, influence and liaise within a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to and understanding of multidisciplinary team working
- Practices a woman-centred approach to care provision
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to collate and analyse data
- Ability to identify risks and escalate them appropriately
- Quality focused, with an innovative approach and ability to solve complex problems
- Experience of participation in clinical audit
- Keen interest in research and ability to demonstrate evidence based practice
- Experience of implementing change in service provision
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage meeting attendance and actions
People Management/Leadership/Resources
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to influence and motivate others
- Evidence of change management skills
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Flexible and able to determine priorities
IT Skills
Essential
- Computer literate, including use and management of databases
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Approach/Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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