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You will work in close partnership with women, birthing parents, and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs.
Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated midwife to join our well-respected team in an exciting new developmental role. We are expanding our team and seeking an experienced Band 6 midwife to work closely with Specialist Midwives for Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Misuse. This role will involve working with women and birthing families across the region, maintaining high standards of care for those experiencing mental health and substance misuse issues during the pregnancy continuum.
You will need a passion for supporting women with these additional complexities, as well as being compassionate and professional. Possessing excellent midwifery knowledge and skills, and being open to professional development opportunities, are essential. Additionally, you will support colleagues in providing the highest standard of care for our women, babies, and families. This involves adhering to local, regional, and national guidelines, while meeting the objectives of the national maternity agenda.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing midwifery care to women and birthing parents experiencing moderate and severe mental health problems. This involves collaborating with local mental health services and multi-agency teams. Additionally, you will closely collaborate with the Specialist Midwife for substance misuse, supporting her in joint obstetric clinics and developing skills and knowledge to assist women facing substance misuse challenges during pregnancy.
You will work in close partnership with women, birthing parents, and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs. This will involve connecting with the maternity service and other relevant services to ensure adherence to appropriate pathways and care plans, all of which are communicated for the safety and well-being of our families. Your role will encompass facilitating holistic care that enhances both mental and physical health.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Hospital Standards
Essential
- Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and kindness
- Provide timely care and attention
- Listen, inform and explain
- Involve you as part of the team and work together
- Are reassuringly professional
- Provide and maintain a clean and comfortable environment
- Knowledge of Governance Structure
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent
- ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
- Additional qualification in mental health or counselling qualification.
- Knowledge and experience in maternal mental health and substance misuse and the effects on maternal and infant health.
- Interest in maternal and infant mental health
Essential
- Substantive post-registration experience
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with external agencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
- Able to work independently and as a part of a team
- Have a good insight into self and others and vice versa
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- Computer skills
- Leadership skills
- Car driver
- Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Hospital Standards
Essential
- Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and kindness
- Provide timely care and attention
- Listen, inform and explain
- Involve you as part of the team and work together
- Are reassuringly professional
- Provide and maintain a clean and comfortable environment
- Knowledge of Governance Structure
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent
- ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
- Additional qualification in mental health or counselling qualification.
- Knowledge and experience in maternal mental health and substance misuse and the effects on maternal and infant health.
- Interest in maternal and infant mental health
Essential
- Substantive post-registration experience
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with external agencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
- Able to work independently and as a part of a team
- Have a good insight into self and others and vice versa
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- Computer skills
- Leadership skills
- Car driver
- Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated midwife to join our well-respected team in an exciting new developmental role. We are expanding our team and seeking an experienced Band 6 midwife to work closely with Specialist Midwives for Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Misuse. This role will involve working with women and birthing families across the region, maintaining high standards of care for those experiencing mental health and substance misuse issues during the pregnancy continuum.
You will need a passion for supporting women with these additional complexities, as well as being compassionate and professional. Possessing excellent midwifery knowledge and skills, and being open to professional development opportunities, are essential. Additionally, you will support colleagues in providing the highest standard of care for our women, babies, and families. This involves adhering to local, regional, and national guidelines, while meeting the objectives of the national maternity agenda.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing midwifery care to women and birthing parents experiencing moderate and severe mental health problems. This involves collaborating with local mental health services and multi-agency teams. Additionally, you will closely collaborate with the Specialist Midwife for substance misuse, supporting her in joint obstetric clinics and developing skills and knowledge to assist women facing substance misuse challenges during pregnancy.
You will work in close partnership with women, birthing parents, and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs. This will involve connecting with the maternity service and other relevant services to ensure adherence to appropriate pathways and care plans, all of which are communicated for the safety and well-being of our families. Your role will encompass facilitating holistic care that enhances both mental and physical health.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Hospital Standards
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Hospital Standards
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated midwife to join our well-respected team in an exciting new developmental role. We are expanding our team and seeking an experienced Band 6 midwife to work closely with Specialist Midwives for Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Misuse. This role will involve working with women and birthing families across the region, maintaining high standards of care for those experiencing mental health and substance misuse issues during the pregnancy continuum.
You will need a passion for supporting women with these additional complexities, as well as being compassionate and professional. Possessing excellent midwifery knowledge and skills, and being open to professional development opportunities, are essential. Additionally, you will support colleagues in providing the highest standard of care for our women, babies, and families. This involves adhering to local, regional, and national guidelines, while meeting the objectives of the national maternity agenda.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing midwifery care to women and birthing parents experiencing moderate and severe mental health problems. This involves collaborating with local mental health services and multi-agency teams. Additionally, you will closely collaborate with the Specialist Midwife for substance misuse, supporting her in joint obstetric clinics and developing skills and knowledge to assist women facing substance misuse challenges during pregnancy.
You will work in close partnership with women, birthing parents, and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs. This will involve connecting with the maternity service and other relevant services to ensure adherence to appropriate pathways and care plans, all of which are communicated for the safety and well-being of our families. Your role will encompass facilitating holistic care that enhances both mental and physical health.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Hospital Standards
Essential
- Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and kindness
- Provide timely care and attention
- Listen, inform and explain
- Involve you as part of the team and work together
- Are reassuringly professional
- Provide and maintain a clean and comfortable environment
- Knowledge of Governance Structure
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent
- ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
- Additional qualification in mental health or counselling qualification.
- Knowledge and experience in maternal mental health and substance misuse and the effects on maternal and infant health.
- Interest in maternal and infant mental health
Essential
- Substantive post-registration experience
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with external agencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
- Able to work independently and as a part of a team
- Have a good insight into self and others and vice versa
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- Computer skills
- Leadership skills
- Car driver
- Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Hospital Standards
Essential
- Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and kindness
- Provide timely care and attention
- Listen, inform and explain
- Involve you as part of the team and work together
- Are reassuringly professional
- Provide and maintain a clean and comfortable environment
- Knowledge of Governance Structure
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent
- ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification
- Additional qualification in mental health or counselling qualification.
- Knowledge and experience in maternal mental health and substance misuse and the effects on maternal and infant health.
- Interest in maternal and infant mental health
Essential
- Substantive post-registration experience
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with external agencies
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
- Able to work independently and as a part of a team
- Have a good insight into self and others and vice versa
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- Computer skills
- Leadership skills
- Car driver
- Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others
- Experience of undertaking clinical audit
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
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