About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of specialist Maternity teams to deliver safe, evidence-based Midwifery care. The Perinatal Mental Health Midwife will work within the Maternity perinatal mental health team. You will act as a resource to staff and provide direct clinical care to women and birthing people. The role is a Fixed term position to cover maternity leave for 12 months, and requires effective working within the Multi disciplinary team.
If you require further information please contact Zara March
Main duties of the job
Professional Fulfil the role of midwife as defined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council adhering to the Midwives Rules and Code of Practice thereby ensuring relevant registration is maintained.
Clinical Support with the running of specialist mental health clinics. Assess risk for women with mental health concerns.
Complete screening with women including the use of validating screening tools.
Take a mental health history, using the Bio, Psycho, social approach.
Work to reduce discrimination and stigma around mental health.
Support staff caring for women who present in crisis.
Education and training
Support with training on perinatal mental health for all maternity and obstetric staff.
Attend monthly clinical supervision.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description Job responsibilities
Attached to this is detailed job description which describes the role in detail. Included is the person specification
Person Specification
qualifications and training Essential
Registered Midwife with NMC PIN Expereince of working with women with perinatal mental health Experience of working with Children's social care
Desirable
Counselling qualification Mental health First Aider
knowledge and expereince Essential
Specialist knowledge of perinatal mental health
Desirable
Experience of working with external agencies and multiagency working
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 Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal United Hospital Bath
Combe Park
Bath
BA113NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)