Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife

Integrated Care System; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple is seeking a Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife to work within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves enhancing pelvic health during pregnancy and birth, implementing evidence-based practices, and developing care pathways. The ideal candidate should have registered midwife qualifications and expertise in perinatal care. This part-time position offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' health.

Benefits

Comprehensive occupational health services

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working schemes

Staff discounts on shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in pelvic health and maternity care.
• Ability to develop and implement care pathways.
• Clinical assessment and evidence-based practice skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for pelvic health enhancement.
• Provide expertise in prevention of pelvic health injury.
• Act as a lead and specialist resource for maternity services.

Skills

Perinatal care expertise

Pelvic health knowledge

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered Midwife qualification

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife

The closing date is 11 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Perinatal Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife for Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The Perinatal Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to enhance the prevention of pelvic health injury in pregnancy and birth. This will include the introduction and support the delivery of the OASI care bundle, education for staff and service users and identifying those at risk of pelvic floor injury. This specialist midwife will work across the geographical area of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, working in both Exeter and North Devon. The specialist midwife will work with the Pelvic Health Specialist Physiotherapists and the wider Devon team to develop pathways and continue to embed this new service. The post holder will be a lead for maternity services and will have expert knowledge to support all members of the multidisciplinary team and our service users.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Perinatal Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife for RDUH will work across both Exeter and North Devon, providing specialist and expert knowledge to enhance the prevention of pelvic health injury in pregnancy and birth. The post holder will work clinically and be able to offer assessment and evidence based information and advice, in collaboration with the specialist physiotherapy team. The post holder will also work to develop and enhance these pathways, working closely with the wider Devon team, and will act as a lead and specialist resource for RDUH maternity services. The post holder will be responsible for providing consultations, advice, referral and treatment where possible and within their scope. The post holder will be a visible leader and will be a part of the on call manager rota.

Working Pattern: 18 hours 45 mins each week.

Interview Date: 21st August (To Be Confirmed)

For further information please contact: Kate Curnow, Clinical Maternity Matron for Public Health and Outpatients, North Services, on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

185-21722-11217

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust