Job Description

Do you want to be involved in improving the care for women suffering with pre-existing and perinatal mental health illnesses?

We are recruiting an experienced midwife with a passion for maternal mental health to support and continue to develop our service .



The role will encompass working with and training staff in all clinical areas to enable them to provide high quality and safe care , In addition the postholder will support families directly and work with other agencies to ensure that support is in place for women with mental health illnesses. You will also work alongside the senior team to develop care pathways and improve our services for women and their families



This is a fixed term position to cover Maternity Leave

Main duties of the job will include but not be limited to:

Develop and implement plans of care for women with, or at risk of perinatal mental illness. Act as an advocate for women with, or at risk of perinatal mental illness Triage PMH referrals in partnership with the perinatal mental health service as appropriate

Liaise with mental health services and other partner agencies to ensure that women are receiving effective care

Risk assess individual cases and escalate safeguarding concerns as per the appropriate policy Supplement the care provided by the named midwife by offering expert knowledge and clinical leadership Collate, analyse and report on information about the quality of service provided to women with mental illness. Identify areas for research, audit and development relevant to mental health. Initiate and participate in research and clinical audit

programmes and encourage other midwives to do the same.

Use research to support evidence-based practice and shape the strategic direction of support for women with mental illness and their

families

Provide a visible and accessible presence, acting as a professional role model by providing leadership and support within

multidisciplinary and midwifery teams



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.



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