Our Perinatal Wellbeing Service is seeking an experienced perinatal mental health lead midwife who has a passion for excellence and is dedicated to supporting women and birthing people at risk of or who are experiencing severe and complex perinatal mental health conditions.
We support women with severe or complex mental health conditions who are planning pregnancy, pregnant, or are in the postnatal period. Our team provides high quality, evidence-based specialist advice, assessment, and referral for interventions, working closely with obstetricians, psychiatrists, IAPT, nurses, OT’s, and social workers to provide holistic and quality care for our patients.
At ASPH, we offer a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.
In return, you will be rewarded with a kind and friendly team of professionals, flexible working opportunities, and all the benefits that being an NHS Employee brings. Staff wellbeing is a priority for us, and access to wellbeing support and activities form part of the package at Ashford & St Peters NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a key, organization-wide role in developing and maintaining high standards of care for women and birthing people with mental health problems in pregnancy and the postnatal period, and their families. The post holder will have a high level of relevant expert knowledge and skills, which they will use to manage, develop, and lead care for pregnant and new mothers with mental health needs.
The postholder will:
1. Provide additional support and care to pregnant women and birthing people with a history of substance misuse where indicated.
2. Work closely with women, birthing people, and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs.
3. Provide a link between the maternity service and other services involved in planning and providing care, including the GP, neonatal team, mental health team, and health visitor.
4. Ensure that relevant pathways, policies, and processes for women and birthing people with, or at risk of, mental illness or substance misuse are developed, implemented, and audited.
5. Support colleagues through coordinating and providing training and guidance in maternal mental health for key maternity staff.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow, and beyond.
We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Benefits include:
1. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
2. On-site Nurseries
3. On-site staff cafes
4. On-site parking
5. Support in career development
6. Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes, and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
To work closely with the Lead Midwife for Complex Pregnancies, Consultant Midwife for Public Health, Antenatal, Postnatal and Community Clinical Matrons, Named Midwife for Safeguarding Children and Obstetricians; being a source of information and guidance regarding policy and protocols relating to Perinatal Mental Health and the impact on women, birthing people, and their families.
Ensure there is routine screening and early identification of women and birthing people with, or at risk of mental illness.
Provide clinical leadership and support to health professionals in the event of a mental health crisis.
Act as a source of expert specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in relation to mental health practice.
Liaise with Perinatal Mental Health Services, Community Mental Health Services, and partner agencies to ensure that those with severe mental illness are appropriately managed in the perinatal period.
Have an up-to-date knowledge of local services available to women and birthing people in relation to their mental health needs.
Direct line management of Perinatal Mental Health Support Midwives.
Be responsible for maintaining and disseminating local and national guidance relating to maternal mental health in the perinatal period.
Develop and coordinate training programmes for staff and participate in the induction of new staff.
When the escalation policy requires, the post holder may be required to support the department and organization by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
Please refer to the full JD.
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