Perinatal Mental Health Midwife

Job summary

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic midwife to join our established team.

The post holder will work directly alongside the perinatal mental health specialist midwife in a support role. The post holder will be available in the clinical area to support with perinatal mental health concerns, whilst caring for women and liaising with the multidisciplinary team to encourage seamless care and positive outcomes for women and their families.

Main duties of the job

As a midwife working with women and families with mild to moderate, and moderate to severe, mental health illness this role is to support Perinatal Health Midwives too.

Provide high quality, evidence-based care and advice to women and families.

Work in partnership with other health care professionals and liaise with other agencies involved in the provisions of maternity services and seek advice from the Mental Health Specialist midwife as required.

Where children's safeguarding is involved ensure that the interest and well-being of babies is protected, whilst continuing to provide women-centred, compassionate care and act as an advocate for mothers.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.