Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Midwife - Pelvic Health and Perineal Service

The closing date is 20 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a Band 7 Midwife to work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary as the Perinatal Pelvic Health Midwife on a permanent basis. This post will enhance the prevention of pelvic health injury in pregnancy and birth.

The post holder will support the delivery of the OASI bundle, identify women at risk of pelvic floor injury and providing training and education for staff and service users around pelvic floor exercises. The post holder will run a specialist clinic and workshops for women and birthing people with mild/moderate urinary incontinence and previous or current pelvic floor injury.

If you think this is you then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a passionate and experienced midwife to join our dynamic team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Perinatal Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering an exceptional midwife-led pelvic health and perineal service.

As an expert practitioner, you will provide specialist clinical care, assessment, and evidence-based advice to prevent and manage pelvic health issues during pregnancy and birth. Working closely with the Specialist Midwife Lead, physiotherapists, and wider multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to innovative pathways that promote optimal physical and psychological wellbeing for women and birthing people.

You will act as a visible leader and trusted resource within maternity services, supporting colleagues through training, consultation, and service evaluation. This role is ideal for a motivated midwife with a passion for advancing holistic, person-centred care and shaping the future of perinatal pelvic health services.

Join us and help deliver outstanding care that empowers women and families through every stage of their maternity journey.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-W&C-7572021

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full details.

We welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further discussion and /or a visit to the Maternity Unit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full details.

We welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further discussion and /or a visit to the Maternity Unit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered Midwife
  • Qualification/additional study/relevant experience in pelvic health
  • degree or equivalent study
  • 5 years at band 6

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of a specialist interest in perineal and pelvic health
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of current issues that relate to perineal and pelvic health th and their practical application.
  • Highly developed knowledge and understanding of current legislation, guidance and policies from a local and national perspective
  • Knowledge and experience of complex MDT care planning
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered Midwife
  • Qualification/additional study/relevant experience in pelvic health
  • degree or equivalent study
  • 5 years at band 6

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of a specialist interest in perineal and pelvic health
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of current issues that relate to perineal and pelvic health th and their practical application.
  • Highly developed knowledge and understanding of current legislation, guidance and policies from a local and national perspective
  • Knowledge and experience of complex MDT care planning

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).

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).

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.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Maternity Matron

Claire Cope

claire.cope@mcht.nhs.uk

01270277741

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-W&C-7572021

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


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