Job summary
If you are looking for a new challenge, a job you can be proactive in and to work in an award winning, well-supported, friendly, dynamic, culturally astute and inclusive environment that puts women / birthing people at the centre of a high standard of care where the latest CQC report that rates us as good, maintaining our good rating since 2017 and has now awarded us outstanding for leadership and have significant post registration experience, come and join us.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic midwife to lead on pelvic health within the trust.
You will be at the forefront in leading and supporting the local implementation of perinatal pelvic health service at the trust working in collaboration with South East (SE) London Local Maternity and Neonatal system (LMNS) and NHS England. You will be the lead for promotion and education of pelvic health ensuring all staff both midwives and obstetricians are trained and able to promote good pelvic health to women in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. Your role will be fundamental in the setting up of joint physio and midwifery pelvic health clinics.
It is an exciting time to join! You will form working relationships with our multidisciplinary teams and be part of our wonderful midwifery team on both sites. There will be great learning opportunities for you, not just in learning new midwifery skills, but also in being part of a exciting service that we know will improve our patient experience.
Main duties of the job
You will be a champion for Pelvic Health and the expectation is that you will be responsible for promoting good quality midwifery/ obstetric led interventions which aim to reduce anal sphincter injury and other pelvic health issues across for childbearing women.
The role also involves education, training and audit to ensure that:
Good pelvic health is promoted in pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Evidence-based information for women and birthing people on pelvic health is co-produced and widely available in a range of formats
All staff in maternity services and primary care have access to first level training on prevention, recognition and treatment of pelvic health issues
Women receive timely access to NICE recommended treatment for common pelvic health issues in the antenatal and postnatal period.
Coordination between pelvic health services and community services that may include sexual health and mental health services.
Consistent, personalised care that is supported by clear pathways across SE London irrespective of postcode in order to reduce unwarranted variation.
Key performance indicators of the PPHS are achieved and reported to NHS England.
The role of the Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife will not be limited to these current priority areas but will develop over time.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to lead and support the local implementation of perinatal pelvic health service (PPHS) designed in collaboration with South East (SE) London Local Maternity and Neonatal system (LMNS) and NHS England. This in line with the NHS Long Term plan commitment to improve access to postnatal physiotherapy services for women. The local ambition which is that ALL women are to have education and advice around pelvic health and access to Physiotherapy services in the postnatal period.
The post holder will be a champion for Pelvic Health and the expectation is that the post holder will be responsible for promoting good quality midwifery/ obstetric led interventions which aim to reduce anal sphincter injury and other pelvic health issues across for childbearing women.
See JD for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to lead and support the local implementation of perinatal pelvic health service (PPHS) designed in collaboration with South East (SE) London Local Maternity and Neonatal system (LMNS) and NHS England. This in line with the NHS Long Term plan commitment to improve access to postnatal physiotherapy services for women. The local ambition which is that ALL women are to have education and advice around pelvic health and access to Physiotherapy services in the postnatal period.
The post holder will be a champion for Pelvic Health and the expectation is that the post holder will be responsible for promoting good quality midwifery/ obstetric led interventions which aim to reduce anal sphincter injury and other pelvic health issues across for childbearing women.
See JD for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered midwife on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Degree
- Significant extensive experience post qualification
- Sign off Mentor / Practice Assessor
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- Masters on Women's Health/ Advanced Midwifery Practice or relevant masters
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Previous experience as a Team Leader/Band 7 specialist role
Experience
Essential
- Significant post Registration experience within their speciality
- Must be able to carry out the physical activities required by the job.
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating, training sessions / programmes
- Experience of involvement in educational initiatives
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
Essential
- Knowledge of educational 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.
- Knowledge of recruitment, selection and disciplinary procedures.
- Able to present articulately to large groups of people
- Evidence of excellent clinical skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of curriculum design and development.
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience and education
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered midwife on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Degree
- Significant extensive experience post qualification
- Sign off Mentor / Practice Assessor
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
Desirable
- Masters on Women's Health/ Advanced Midwifery Practice or relevant masters
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Previous experience as a Team Leader/Band 7 specialist role
Experience
Essential
- Significant post Registration experience within their speciality
- Must be able to carry out the physical activities required by the job.
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating, training sessions / programmes
- Experience of involvement in educational initiatives
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
Essential
- Knowledge of educational 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.
- Knowledge of recruitment, selection and disciplinary procedures.
- Able to present articulately to large groups of people
- Evidence of excellent clinical skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
Desirable
- Understanding and knowledge of curriculum design and development.
- Knowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice experience and education
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
