Job Description

We would like to recruit a highly motivated Midwife to join our welcoming, supportive and friendly Enhanced Support Midwifery team working across central Lancashire.



You will support their colleagues through coordinating care; providing training and guidance in maternal mental health for key maternity staff, to enable them to provide holistic care that optimises mental as well as physical health.



The post holder will support the Specialist Perinatal Midwife within the team on a daily basis caring for women and their families with perinatal mental health and complex social issues.



The post holder will work in partnership with a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team from health and social care to provide and co-ordinate the highest standards of care for women and their families with mental health concerns and complex social needs.



To support their colleagues through coordinating care; providing training and guidance in maternal mental health for key maternity staff, to enable them to provide holistic care that optimises mental as well as physical health.



Support the Specialist Perinatal Mental health Midwife in providing knowledge and advice, education and training to other maternity staff and students, including medical staff, on all aspects of perinatal mental health management for women in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period.



? Perform a key role within the enhanced support midwifery team. Within this role, it is essential to develop and maintain high standards of care for women and their families with complex social needs and challenges in pregnancy and the postnatal period.



You will support the specialist midwives within the team on a daily basis caring for women and their families with complex social needs perinatal mental health.



You will be rostered within the team to carry out the daily safety huddle and duty responsibilities.



Have a sound based knowledge of working with families with complex social needs and perinatal mental health.



We are proud to have a team of 10,000 incredible individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you're a nurse , doctor , administrator , or support staff member , your contribution matters . With every action you take, you're making a real difference in the lives of our service users.

Community Impact:

With your help, we care for 370,000 people in our local area and provide specialist care to 1.5 million individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria . Your dedication ensures that no one in our community is left without the care they need and deserve.

Sense of Purpose:

Working with us isn't just a job - it's a calling . You'll experience a profound sense of pride knowing that every task you undertake directly impacts the well-being of our patients and staff. Together, we thrive, ensuring that outstanding healthcare is accessible to all in our local towns.

Professional Growth:

Joining our team means unlocking a world of opportunities for personal and professional development . From specialized training to networking with exceptional individuals, you'll broaden your skill set and expand your career horizons.

Innovation and Excellence:

We encourage boldness and innovation . You'll be challenged to think differently , push boundaries, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.



Join us and Be Part of Something Truly Meaningful!



? ? Work closely with women and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs.



You will provide a link between the maternity service and other services involved in the woman's care planning.



You will provide a link between the maternity service and other services involved in the woman's care planning.



You will work in partnership with a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team from health, perinatal mental health and social care to provide high standards of care for women and their families.



You will act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust's values and Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals, working as part of a team to ensure that women and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.



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