Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Midwife

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 9 MONTHS END 12/02/2027 DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 9 month, fixed term part-time (22.5 hours pw) Band 7 Specialist Midwife within the BCUHB Perinatal Mental Health Service.

The team is a specialist regional service that works with individuals with upper moderate to severe mental illness in the perinatal period from pre-conception up until one year postnatal. The service has been through a significant period of expansion over recent years and are working towards accreditation in line with the Perinatal Quality Standards for Community Perinatal Mental Health Services.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, experienced midwife with a demonstrated passion for Perinatal Mental Health as you will need to demonstrate a high level of autonomy within this role. You will work collaboratively with members of the wider Perinatal MDT, with acute in-patient and community mental health services, maternity and obstetric colleagues and a variety of other agencies and third sector organisations in order to ensure that women and their families receive the specialist care and support they need throughout pregnancy and into the postnatal period.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Midwife for Perinatal Mental Health will also be required to provide support and guidance to staff across BCUHB which will include the delivery of training and supporting the trauma informed care agenda.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, have the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships, be self-motivated, proactive, and demonstrate a commitment to excellent service delivery and evidence based clinical practice.

The successful candidate must be approachable, compassionate and flexible in their approach and be able to manage their time effectively.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about their own professional development. The team will provide a robust induction process, and the successful candidate will receive supervision in line with professional requirements and Health Board policy and will also have an opportunity to access training relating to Perinatal Mental Health.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you would like an opportunity to discuss the role or to arrange a visit, please contact either Lucinda Thomas, Team Leader or Debbie Griffin, Service Manager on View phone number on unitedkingdom.jobradars.com.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant Experience from previous roles
• Registered Midwife / Current NMC Registration
• Specialist knowledge and experience in maternal/paternal and infant mental health, developed through training and practice

Desirable criteria

• Understanding and knowledge of current issues in midwifery and NHS relating to perinatal mental health

Attributes

Essential Criteria

• The ability to take the lead in research and continuous audit of clinical practice
• Communicate clearly and accurately