Job summary Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Midwife 22.5 hours per week Permanent Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Closing Date: 21st February 2025 Interview Date: 28th February 2025 This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. JoinTeamEliot The post-holder will lead and co-ordinate Perinatal Mental Health training and initiatives within maternity services; ensuring women and families are supported to maximise health and wellbeing opportunities. They will work collaboratively with the maternity team MDT as well as outside agencies to ensure a good quality Perinatal Mental Health Service to women and families during their maternity experience. Over the past 12 months the George Eliot maternity service has received significant investment both for the estate which includes new theatres, the refurbishment of our inpatient ward and the relocation of triage and within the workforce in the form of new roles one of which being a perinatal mental health specialist midwife. Main duties of the job The main duties and responsibilities of the role sit under four headings: Clinical / direct care practice Provide support and highly specialised advice to women with, or at risk of, perinatal mental illness. This may include women who have mandatory supervision applied. Leadership and collaborative practice Actively contribute to the development of policies and guidelines, audit and research within maternity services, taking a lead role in the subsequent change process with particular emphasis on perinatal mental health. Take the midwifery lead in perinatal Mental Health care planning, for women with complex social needs, in conjunction with the perinatal team and/or local community mental health services. Improving quality and developing practice Lead on developing pathways/processes to ensure that there is routine screening and early identification of women with, or at risk of a mental illness. Education Develop and provide patient education and information which is appropriate and responsive to individual needs and level of development. About us Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 230-32936735-WCS-AA Job locations George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Job description Job responsibilities Clinical / direct care practice Supplement the care provided to women with complex needs and their families, for example working with women and their midwives to develop individual care plans, and making referrals to additional specialist support where required. Act as an advocate for women to ensure they get the specialist mental health care they need. Leadership and collaborative practice Provide clinical and professional leadership with specialist advice and support in relation to perinatal mental health. Develop and maintain a basic working knowledge of mental health legislation, policy and guidance. Provide a link between midwives, GPs, health visitors, obstetricians, specialist mental health services and other agencies in relation to the care of pregnant women and new mothers with mental health problems. Improving quality and developing practice Maintain awareness and application of relevant research and evidence based practice relating to area of clinical expertise and profession practice. Education Ensure that midwives are aware of care pathways for women with mild, moderate and severe mental illness and deliver their contribution to these, including the provision of information andsupport, and the prediction and detection of mental illness. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached Job description Job responsibilities Clinical / direct care practice Supplement the care provided to women with complex needs and their families, for example working with women and their midwives to develop individual care plans, and making referrals to additional specialist support where required. Act as an advocate for women to ensure they get the specialist mental health care they need. Leadership and collaborative practice Provide clinical and professional leadership with specialist advice and support in relation to perinatal mental health. Develop and maintain a basic working knowledge of mental health legislation, policy and guidance. Provide a link between midwives, GPs, health visitors, obstetricians, specialist mental health services and other agencies in relation to the care of pregnant women and new mothers with mental health problems. Improving quality and developing practice Maintain awareness and application of relevant research and evidence based practice relating to area of clinical expertise and profession practice. Education Ensure that midwives are aware of care pathways for women with mild, moderate and severe mental illness and deliver their contribution to these, including the provision of information andsupport, and the prediction and detection of mental illness. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Registered midwife with significant experience Additional Qualification, or experience, in Mental Health or Counselling Recognised Teaching and Assessor Qualification Experience Essential Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice Evidence of continued professional development Ability to analyse and understand information and data based on statistics Experience of managing difficult situations Desirable Evidence of undertaking a Quality Improvement project Experience in the delivery of education and training programmes with field of expertis Skills and knowledge Essential Effective communicator Ability to communicate highly sensitive information where there may be significant barriers to acceptance Leadership and motivation skills Computer literate Ability to motivate self and others Ability to supervise and demonstrate potential to lead Organisational and negotiation skills Desirable Comprehensive knowledge of national initiatives and drivers in maternity care Personal Qualities Essential Diplomatic Personal and professional maturity Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm Other requirements Essential Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team Some community working may be required Flexibile Independent means of transportlity To undertake ward-based clinical work during times of peak activity Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Registered midwife with significant experience Additional Qualification, or experience, in Mental Health or Counselling Recognised Teaching and Assessor Qualification Experience Essential Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice Evidence of continued professional development Ability to analyse and understand information and data based on statistics Experience of managing difficult situations Desirable Evidence of undertaking a Quality Improvement project Experience in the delivery of education and training programmes with field of expertis Skills and knowledge Essential Effective communicator Ability to communicate highly sensitive information where there may be significant barriers to acceptance Leadership and motivation skills Computer literate Ability to motivate self and others Ability to supervise and demonstrate potential to lead Organisational and negotiation skills Desirable Comprehensive knowledge of national initiatives and drivers in maternity care Personal Qualities Essential Diplomatic Personal and professional maturity Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm Other requirements Essential Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team Some community working may be required Flexibile Independent means of transportlity To undertake ward-based clinical work during times of peak activity 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 George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Address George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)