Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a midwife with previous experience in perinatal pelvic health services in the UK to join our team.
About the Role: You will be part of the SEL perinatal pelvic health team (PPHS), working within GSTT and linking with other pelvic health physiotherapists and midwives across various maternity units in SEL. This small but dynamic team received an RCM award in 2023 for outstanding teamwork.
As the pelvic health midwife for GSTT, you will collaborate closely with maternity and physiotherapy departments. You will continue embedding perinatal pelvic health services, which were part of an early implementer pilot for this programme. This role involves prevention, identification and treatment of women with mild to moderate pelvic health dysfunction. You will work with the Clinical lead that provide virtual education classes, outpatient appointments in hospital and the community and reporting key metrics to our local maternity and neonatal system.
Why Join Us? It is an exciting time to join our team! You will build working relationships with our multidisciplinary teams and be an integral part of our wonderful midwifery team. There will be ample learning opportunities, not just in acquiring new pelvic health skills, but also in contributing to an innovative service that we know will enhance our patient experience.
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 13th June 2025 at Midnight
Interview Date: 24 June 2025 in the Afternoon
Main duties of the job
The pelvic health midwife will provide a high-quality, woman-centered midwifery service in accordance with NMC rules and Trust standards.
Key responsibilities include working with the multidisciplinary team to monitor and improve care quality, leading initiatives such as OASI and pelvic health training, and providing professional leadership. The role involves developing and managing specialist care programs for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, maintaining pelvic health guidelines, and offering evidence-based education to colleagues and students. Effective communication with primary and secondary care, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in quality improvement programs, audits, and research are also essential. Additionally, the midwife will be responsible for establishing antenatal education materials, training staff, and contributing to policy development and service evaluations.
About us
Evelina London is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and we are responsible for providing services for women and children. With over 3,000 dedicated staff, and led by an Executive Team and Board, we have significant devolved autonomy to focus operationally and strategically upon the needs of our patients. We also benefit from being part of a large and successful NHS foundation trust, whose values we share. We have an ambitious strategic development programme, with backing from Guy's and St Thomas' Trust Executive Board.
As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. Our directorate provides high quality care to patients across South East London, as well as delivering a range of specialist services both nationally and internationally. We treat approximately 40,000 gynaecology patients, and care for 6,400 women giving birth, which includes around 300 private births a year. We have one of the largest specialist neonatal intensive care units in England as well as one of the largest NHS IVF units in the UK, which includes our flagship Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis services. Alongside our clinical services, we are integrated with colleagues at Kings College London, delivering a significant programme of research and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Communication
Maintain a high profile in the clinical area and be accessible to all staff.
Maintain good communication with primary and secondary care in relation to referral pathways and the PPHS.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the trust and be able to challenge senior staff around pathway performance
Liaise with the multidisciplinary team including colorectal, obstetrics and physiotherapy when designing pathways for women with a previous OASI and following up women who have sustained an OASI
Develop communication networks with LMNS and NHS England to ensure that local practice is up to date and innovative practices around Pelvic Health.
Communicate relevant information to women and their families in a manner that is consistent with and meets their individual needs.
Maintain confidentiality at all times as required by legislation and trust policy
Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level, or ensure clear and concise advice is given to people on the complaints procedures in place (PALS, names and addresses of the senior team etc.)
In the event of failing to resolve issues and complaints at a local level, report to the appropriate person
Facilitate and cascade information to the wider maternity team in relation to PPHS
2. Quality
Participate in the investigation of clinical incident reports, complaints and concerns relating to and in association with Pelvic health in maternity.
Ensure staff have the ability to maintain contemporaneous record in line with the Clinical Negligence scheme for Trusts (CNST) and professional standards
Participate in the development of policies, protocols and clinical guidelines in support of the PPHS.
Organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Present audits and service evaluations at Trust Group and LMNS level
Foster public confidence through the promotion of a professional, positive image, developing and implementing standards for dress and behaviour
Work within the limits of own and others competence, levels of responsibility and accountability in the team
3. Education and training
They will be responsible for establishing antenatal education materials and formalising of care pathways required in line National and Regional PPHS recommendations.
Education of enhanced skills of OASI prevention to midwives, students, obstetricians, multidisciplinary team and the LMNS.
Work in collaboration with the institutes of higher education to enhance learning experiences of students and qualified staff
Participate in the development and implementation of education and training programmes within maternity, ensuring equity of provision and consistency
Provide training and support for new starters and including resources in relation to pelvic health.
4. Management and Leadership
Provide advice and support as required, and give feedback in a manner likely to maintain and improve performance
Act as an assessor, coach and mentor to junior staff supporting their development
Be involved in induction and monitoring of new staff
Challenge and report complacency, poor care and performance
Contribute to recruitment and selection of other staff
5. Policy, Audit and Research
Asist with the auditing of records ensuring standards are high and in line with the NMC and GMC standards and local guidelines
Audit women sustaining an OASI or any perineal trauma and integrate recommendations into colleagues training to reduce rates and increase learning in practice. Perform a service evaluation of training programmes and cascade to OASI care bundle if appropriate. Extend services to include all perineal trauma and audit services accordingly
Participate in local and national research initiatives to understand the prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction and the needs of the local population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Communication
Maintain a high profile in the clinical area and be accessible to all staff.
Maintain good communication with primary and secondary care in relation to referral pathways and the PPHS.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the trust and be able to challenge senior staff around pathway performance
Liaise with the multidisciplinary team including colorectal, obstetrics and physiotherapy when designing pathways for women with a previous OASI and following up women who have sustained an OASI
Develop communication networks with LMNS and NHS England to ensure that local practice is up to date and innovative practices around Pelvic Health.
Communicate relevant information to women and their families in a manner that is consistent with and meets their individual needs.
Maintain confidentiality at all times as required by legislation and trust policy
Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level, or ensure clear and concise advice is given to people on the complaints procedures in place (PALS, names and addresses of the senior team etc.)
In the event of failing to resolve issues and complaints at a local level, report to the appropriate person
Facilitate and cascade information to the wider maternity team in relation to PPHS
2. Quality
Participate in the investigation of clinical incident reports, complaints and concerns relating to and in association with Pelvic health in maternity.
Ensure staff have the ability to maintain contemporaneous record in line with the Clinical Negligence scheme for Trusts (CNST) and professional standards
Participate in the development of policies, protocols and clinical guidelines in support of the PPHS.
Organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Present audits and service evaluations at Trust Group and LMNS level
Foster public confidence through the promotion of a professional, positive image, developing and implementing standards for dress and behaviour
Work within the limits of own and others competence, levels of responsibility and accountability in the team
3. Education and training
They will be responsible for establishing antenatal education materials and formalising of care pathways required in line National and Regional PPHS recommendations.
Education of enhanced skills of OASI prevention to midwives, students, obstetricians, multidisciplinary team and the LMNS.
Work in collaboration with the institutes of higher education to enhance learning experiences of students and qualified staff
Participate in the development and implementation of education and training programmes within maternity, ensuring equity of provision and consistency
Provide training and support for new starters and including resources in relation to pelvic health.
4. Management and Leadership
Provide advice and support as required, and give feedback in a manner likely to maintain and improve performance
Act as an assessor, coach and mentor to junior staff supporting their development
Be involved in induction and monitoring of new staff
Challenge and report complacency, poor care and performance
Contribute to recruitment and selection of other staff
5. Policy, Audit and Research
Asist with the auditing of records ensuring standards are high and in line with the NMC and GMC standards and local guidelines
Audit women sustaining an OASI or any perineal trauma and integrate recommendations into colleagues training to reduce rates and increase learning in practice. Perform a service evaluation of training programmes and cascade to OASI care bundle if appropriate. Extend services to include all perineal trauma and audit services accordingly
Participate in local and national research initiatives to understand the prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction and the needs of the local population.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Education Standards and Practice
- Understanding of the principles of teaching and learning and their application within the practice setting
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods
- Evidence of excellent clinical skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience
- Understanding and knowledge of curriculum design and development
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife on the NMC Register
- Educated to Degree Level
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Mentorship qualification/ENB997 or equivalent
- Evidence of extensive experience as a Band 6 Midwife
Desirable
- Master in Women's Health/Advanced Midwifery Practice or relevant Masters
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership and Management Qualification
- Previous experience as a Pelvic Health Midwife
Previous experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Must able to carry out the physical activities of the job required
- Experience of delivering, designing and evaluating training sessions programme
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Education Standards and Practice
- Understanding of the principles of teaching and learning and their application within the practice setting
- Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods
- Evidence of excellent clinical skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience
- Understanding and knowledge of curriculum design and development
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife on the NMC Register
- Educated to Degree Level
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Mentorship qualification/ENB997 or equivalent
- Evidence of extensive experience as a Band 6 Midwife
Desirable
- Master in Women's Health/Advanced Midwifery Practice or relevant Masters
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership and Management Qualification
- Previous experience as a Pelvic Health Midwife
Previous experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Must able to carry out the physical activities of the job required
- Experience of delivering, designing and evaluating training sessions programme
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.
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
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Additional information
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.
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).
