Job summary
We are looking for 2 candidates (each 22.5 hours), who will support the existing Lead Midwife caring for those with Mental health concerns.
You will be based at either Basingstoke or Winchester Hospitals and work 3 days per week.
You must be a registered midwife with the NMC with current UK experience.
Main duties of the job
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To lead and supervise the day to day assessment of pregnant and postnatal women in relation to their mental health needs, implementing plans of care and evaluating their effectiveness.
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To work closely with the Head of Midwifery, Antenatal, Postnatal and Community Clinical Matrons, Named Midwife Safeguarding Children and Obstetricians; being a source of information and guidance regarding policy and protocols relating to Perinatal Mental Health and the impact on women and their families Liaise with Perinatal Mental Health Services, Community Mental Health Services and partner agencies to ensure that women with severe mental illness are appropriately managed in the perinatal period
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Support and develop midwifery colleagues in implementing plans of care.
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Promote excellent professional practice which promotes the role of the perinatal mental health midwives within maternity services and with associated partner agencies.
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Be responsible for maintaining and disseminating local and national guidance relating to maternal mental health in the perinatal period
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Act as a source of expert specialised knowledge and clinical expertise in relation to mental health practice.
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To provide clinical leadership and support to health professionals in the event of a mental health crisis.
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Participate in hospital on-calls - minimum 6 per year.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Actionor contactclimateaction@hhft.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for More Information.
Please contact Helen Bloomfield for more information.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- Practice Supervisor/ Practice Assessor qualification
Desirable
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of Postgraduate study
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supporting women with complex mental health needs
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Experience of working in all areas of Maternity Services
- Experience in writing complex plans for women with mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience in a similar role
- Experience in audit and guideline writing
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
- Articulate with advanced writing and verbal communication skills and ability to write reports
- Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
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).
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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
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basingstoke and Winchester
Basingstoke
RG24 9NA
United Kingdom
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