York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Perinatal Mental Health Midwife

The closing date is 29 April 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join The Amethyst Team Perinatal Mental Health Midwives to be part of the team working closely with our women/birthing people with additional perinatal mental health needs.

This will be a permanent full time position of 37.5 hours per week. Hours/days can be flexible and will be discussed at interview. This can include some weekend working on a rota basis. No nights/no bank holidays. This will also involve regular cross site working so it is an essential criteria point that the midwife is a driver, has access to a car and able to travel cross site.

If you are an experienced Band 6 midwife and would like to develop your skills in the field of Perinatal Mental Health please see the attached job description for an overview of the role. You will supported to develop your skills in role and work alongside our existing team of experienced midwives and admin support.

Interviews to take place W/C 28th April - to be confirmed on offer of interview.

Please see attached Job Description for an overview of the role.

Main duties of the job

Your focus will be on the safety and experience of women and birthing people. This will inform your documentation , clinical care provision and the drive for an open and just culture of learning. You will understand the importance of collaboration and team work.

A highly skilled communicator you will have a drive to empower and support women and birthing people with perinatal mental health issues. Building relationships with stakeholders across the MDT and wider sectors will be essential.

You are encouraged to contact us to learn more about the role.

To find out more about our Maternity department please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/dpfhpfi/1

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours

Reference number

419-7917293-PMHM-MAT

Job locations

Cross Site

York Hospital Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Post registration experience with evidence of in-depth midwifery knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrate a robust knowledge and understanding of relevant PNMH guidance and evidence
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the MDT and women and their families
  • This role may involve lone home visits to woman and families, working across sites including all areas of the Trust footprint, therefore a car driver with full provisional driving license is essential to the role

Desirable

  • Experience of case loading/ workstream management
  • Effective multi-agency/partnership working plus autonomous decision making

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered Midwife - with active NMC registration
  • mentorship qualification and experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing education relating to midwifery or PMH

Skills

Essential

  • Evidenced highly developed communication skills
  • Evidence of collaboration across maternity teams/MDTs

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching and training to variety of professionals
Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Post registration experience with evidence of in-depth midwifery knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrate a robust knowledge and understanding of relevant PNMH guidance and evidence
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the MDT and women and their families
  • This role may involve lone home visits to woman and families, working across sites including all areas of the Trust footprint, therefore a car driver with full provisional driving license is essential to the role

Desirable

  • Experience of case loading/ workstream management
  • Effective multi-agency/partnership working plus autonomous decision making

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered Midwife - with active NMC registration
  • mentorship qualification and experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing education relating to midwifery or PMH

Skills

Essential

  • Evidenced highly developed communication skills
  • Evidence of collaboration across maternity teams/MDTs

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching and training to variety of professionals

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.

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.

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Site

York Hospital Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Site

York Hospital Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Perinatal Mental Health Midwife

Lorraine Dodd

lorraine.dodd6@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours

Reference number

419-7917293-PMHM-MAT

Job locations

Cross Site

York Hospital Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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