Job summary We are looking for a passionate, innovative and enthusiastic Midwife to lead and support the local implementation of a Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) designed in collaboration with NENC Local Maternity and Neonatal system (LMNS) and NHS England. The local ambition is that ALL women and birthing people will have education and advice around pelvic health and access to physiotherapy services in the postnatal period. Interview Date Tuesday 04 February 2025 7 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. Main duties of the job To work within a multidisciplinary team to continually monitor the quality of care that women and birthing people receive and improve outcomes in line with the PPHS objectives. To identify areas for improvement and to take a lead role in designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing initiatives. To work cooperatively with existing services and the Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to develop and plan pathways, referral criteria, data collection and service evaluation related to the implementation of a new service, adjusting processes as appropriate. Develop and lead effective specialist programmes of care for specific patient groups within a multi-disciplinary team. This may involve, but is not limited to, supporting clinics for women and birthing people who suffered pelvic floor dysfunction and or at-risk groups who sustained an OASI or perineal trauma, perineal breakdown. Review and maintain specific pelvic health guidelines to improve prevention, recognition and the treatment pelvic floor dysfunction. Provide up to date, evidenced based information and education for colleagues and students to enhance knowledge and skills relating to the perineal care of women and birthing people in labour and postnatally in line with LMNS PPHS. About us Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 317-2024-43-014 Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE7 7DN Job description Job responsibilities The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a Midwife specialist as a qualified Midwife where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. Within the sphere of specialist practice: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. Supports the Maternity Service in the development and review of guidelines and policies. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of Midwifery practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of Midwifery knowledge, monitoring standards of practice through audit and presenting findings and key performance indicators to the Maternity Team. Contribute to the work of the Trust to ensure the development of an appropriate Perinatal Pelvic Health Service which includes staff and service user education and an associated audit programme. Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a Midwife specialist as a qualified Midwife where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition. Within the sphere of specialist practice: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. Supports the Maternity Service in the development and review of guidelines and policies. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of Midwifery practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of Midwifery knowledge, monitoring standards of practice through audit and presenting findings and key performance indicators to the Maternity Team. Contribute to the work of the Trust to ensure the development of an appropriate Perinatal Pelvic Health Service which includes staff and service user education and an associated audit programme. Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registered Midwife Current NMC registration Degree level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience Current driving license Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship Desirable Master's degree Management experience/qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment Audit/research experience Evidence of on-going continuous professional development Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy o relevant to Maternity and Neonatal services Has understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding Desirable Evidence of leading programme/programmes of education and/or training Evidence of project management Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent IT skills Effective report writing skills Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi- disciplinary team Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills Effective organisation and time management skills Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registered Midwife Current NMC registration Degree level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience Current driving license Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship Desirable Master's degree Management experience/qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment Audit/research experience Evidence of on-going continuous professional development Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy o relevant to Maternity and Neonatal services Has understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding Desirable Evidence of leading programme/programmes of education and/or training Evidence of project management Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent IT skills Effective report writing skills Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi- disciplinary team Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills Effective organisation and time management skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE7 7DN Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)