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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
214-W&C-6420669-A
Employer
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
King's Mill Hospital
Town
Sutton in Ashfield
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Midwife for Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Misuse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated midwife to join our well-respected team in an exciting new developmental role. We are expanding our team and seeking an experienced Band 6 midwife to work closely with Specialist Midwives for Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Misuse. This role will involve working with women and birthing families across the region, maintaining high standards of care for those experiencing mental health and substance misuse issues during the pregnancy continuum.

You will need a passion for supporting women with these additional complexities, as well as being compassionate and professional. Possessing excellent midwifery knowledge and skills, and being open to professional development opportunities, are essential. Additionally, you will support colleagues in providing the highest standard of care for our women, babies, and families. This involves adhering to local, regional, and national guidelines, while meeting the objectives of the national maternity agenda.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing midwifery care to women and birthing parents experiencing moderate and severe mental health problems. This involves collaborating with local mental health services and multi-agency teams. Additionally, you will closely collaborate with the Specialist Midwife for substance misuse, supporting her in joint obstetric clinics and developing skills and knowledge to assist women facing substance misuse challenges during pregnancy.

You will work in close partnership with women, birthing parents, and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs. This will involve connecting with the maternity service and other relevant services to ensure adherence to appropriate pathways and care plans, all of which are communicated for the safety and well-being of our families. Your role will encompass facilitating holistic care that enhances both mental and physical health.

 

Working for our organisation

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.           

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To see  the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

Person specification

Hospital Standards

Essential criteria
  • Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and kindness
  • Provide timely care and attention
  • Listen, inform and explain
  • Involve you as part of the team and work together
  • Are reassuringly professional
  • Provide and maintain a clean and comfortable environment
  • Knowledge of Governance Structure

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife
  • Degree or equivalent
  • ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Additional qualification in mental health or counselling qualification.
  • Knowledge and experience in maternal mental health and substance misuse and the effects on maternal and infant health.
  • Interest in maternal and infant mental health

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantive post-registration experience
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with external agencies

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
  • Able to work independently and as a part of a team
  • Have a good insight into self and others and vice versa
  • Ability to delegate appropriately
  • Computer skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Car driver
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others
  • Experience of undertaking clinical audit

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of managing and developing colleagues

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Butler
Job title
Deputy Head of Midwifery
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01623622515
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