Specialist Mental Health Midwife Band 7

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for midwives with a special interest in perinatal mental health to join the Bridge Team.

Kingston Maternity is a popular service with approximately 4600 births per annum. The most recent National Maternity Survey rated Kingston in the top five best performing maternity services within London. The Care Quality Commission rated Kingston Hospital's Maternity Service as Good in 2022 and the Trust 'outstanding' in 2019, with staff positive about the hospital and the services they were able to offer women and their families.

The service is established to a Birthrate+ recommended ratio of midwives to women of 1:24 enabling high quality midwifery focused care to be provided.

The Bridge Team consists of specialist midwives in safeguarding and perinatal mental health. The team is supported by a maternity support worker and lead by a Named Midwife.

Our service provides specialist support for midwives caring for women who have complex perinatal mental health in pregnancy and the postnatal period. The Bridge team also run a weekly clinic and case load women and birthing people with serious mental health illnesses.

Please note: "This is a 1-year fixed-term role, which may conclude earlier should the post holder return from maternity leave sooner."

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the monthly Bridge Team newsletter and will be supported to facilitate training for the maternity staff on their mandatory study day.

Our service needs a motivated and inspirational individual to join the Bridge Team as a Band 7 to help lead the service forward. The expectation is that you will be already working at an advanced level, with a wide range of clinical skills and can support junior staff whilst ensuring quality care provision to women. You will be able to communicate with all staff groups, have a strong ethos around delivering high standards of care and be willing to take part in the managerial and leadership activities at a Band 7 level. They will provide expert, specialist knowledge and resources for women under the care of the Bridge Team during their pregnancy, childbirth and the post-natal period. The role will provide visible leadership, be evidence based and holistic in meeting women's individual needs. The post holder will be expected to work autonomously within guidelines and sphere of professional practice as well as providing education to women and their families and health professionals, in line with local policies, the NMC Midwives Rules and Standards, the NMC Code and current public health guidance.

If you are a passionate midwife with excellent communication skills and a special interest in perinatal mental health, please do not hesitate to apply to join our team.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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