- Work alongside the Perinatal Mental Health Lead Midwife in supporting women and birthing people with mental health concerns. This will entail triaging, taking detailed histories and then creating comprehensive care plans to support them during their pregnancy and postnatal period.
- Ensure that continued development and maintenance of appropriate pathways for women with existing and developing mental health problems are adhered to using local and regional strategies.
- Work in collaboration with the internal and external multi- disciplinary team that may be involved in the care of this cohort of patients.
- Be able to deliver appropriate training to the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate according to the Maternity Education Strategy.
- Act as an advocate for women to ensure that they receive the specialist mental health care required.
- To recognise the emotional, spiritual and psychological needs of the family and endeavour to meet these within the maternal mental health context.
- Ensure there is routine screening and early identification of women with, or at risk of mental illness.
- Update patient records accordingly on all digital platforms in particular care plans for women with severe mental health concerns.
- NMC Registered Midwife
- 3 years experience
- Mentorship/SSSA qualification
- oEvidence of recent experience in the field of perinatal mental health, or attendance at specific training.
- 3 years experience working within an NHS trust
- Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long range goals.
- Understanding of health policy and the national and regional midwifery agenda and its application to this post
- Ability to think and work strategically
- Can demonstrate successful management of change in previous positions held
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Ability to navigate digital platforms
- Good time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
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Perinatal Mental Health Support Midwife - Chertsey, United Kingdom - Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Our Perinatal Wellbeing Service is expanding and we need an experienced midwife who has a passion for excellence and is dedicated in supporting women and birthing people, at risk of or whom, 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, 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. Please see our recruitment brochure attached for more details.
So, if you are an experienced midwife, able to meet the challenge of delivering high standards of care, we would love you to join our team
Main duties of the job
Midwives play a central role in promoting theemotional wellbeing of women, birthing people and their babies, ensuring that all women who experience concerns get appropriate and timely care.
The postholder will
Deputise for the Perinatal Mental Health Lead Midwife when required.
About us
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.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
When the escalation policy requires the post holder may be required to support the department and organisation 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.
Person SpecificationEducation & Professional Registration
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Knowledge and Experience
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Skills
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