About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Registered Midwife looking for an exciting opportunity in a supportive, friendly, and dynamic environment? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting women and birthing people throughout their maternity journey?If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are seeking an experienced Midwife who has successfully completed their NHS preceptorship and is passionate about providing enhanced, person-centred care within the perinatal mental health pathwayacross our Oldham and Rochdale sites.
You will work closely with the local perinatal mental health team and others to ensure that there are clear integrated pathways of care for women with perinatal mental illness. You will be part of a dedicated team who continually evaluate the service so that it is person-centred, quality driven and responsive. The successful candidate will be able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
You will be committed to delivering high-quality care that is responsive to the needs of the local community. You will actively engage with women, birthing people, and families who use our services to support continuous improvement in care delivery and service co-design, ensuring that feedback and lived experiences inform the ongoing development of perinatal mental health services.
Main duties of the job
To work with the Lead Specialist Midwife for Maternal Mental Health as a member of the Mental Health team to provide support for women with mental health concerns.
To support the Specialist Midwife in Mental Health, to ensure the organisation meets its Mental Health responsibilities throughout the childbirth continuum.
The post holder will work across community maternity services and within a multi-agency arena, providing advice and support to Care organisation staff on Mental health issues. They will deliver training and participate in the delivery of signposting and support for other professionals under the direction of the Specialist Midwife for Mental Health.
The post holder will be required to work in partnership with other agencies as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration Essential
Registered Midwife with current NMC PIN Degree / Diploma in Midwifery or equivalent Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Knowledge Essential
Completed NHS midwifery preceptorship Knowledge of key issues pertinent to maternal mental health Sound knowledge of midwifery care pathways
Desirable
Knowledge of adult safeguarding
Skills Essential
Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint, at times in a matter of urgency, in line with service needs Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Critical thinking skills Team working skills
Desirable
Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
Experience Essential
Proven midwifery experience, post NMC Registration
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)