Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) Midwife

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Crewe is seeking a dynamic Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) Midwife to join their team. This role involves leading local initiatives to improve services and patient care for pelvic health during and after pregnancy. The ideal candidate should have broad midwifery knowledge, experience in antenatal and postnatal care, and a passion for pelvic health services. The post offers the opportunity for training and support while being part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient welfare.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of PPHS and perineal care services.
• Experience in routine antenatal and postnatal care.
• Knowledge of the national ambition for pelvic health.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessment of PPHS care needs.
• Support the service working alongside the specialist midwife.
• Provide midwifery advice and liaise with appropriate agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of Perinatal Pelvic Health Services

Facilitating midwifery led clinics

Basic assessment and triage skills

Education

Registered Midwife with active NMC Pin

Job description

Go back Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) Midwife

The closing date is 06 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and visionary midwife to join our team. Perinatal Pelvic Health Services (PPHS) will lead localdelivery of the national ambition to improve the prevention, identification, and referral to NICE-recommended treatment for pelvic health problems during pregnancy and for at least 12 months following birth.

You should have a broad knowledge of all areas of midwifery and a passion around pelvic health andperineal care services. The post holder must be flexible, innovative and resilient with excellent organisational skills.

You should have an understanding of Perinatal Pelvic Health Services and Perineal care services, although training and support from the specialist Perineal and pelvic health midwife will be provided on appointment. You will be responsible for pre and postnatal education, working within the PPHS multidisciplinary team and seeing patients in a clinical setting supporting the needs of the service.

Please get in touch if you think this exciting role could be for you.

Main duties of the job

Perform comprehensive assessment of PPHS care needs for women with identified pelvic health and perineal conditions with the support of thespecialist midwife for perineal and pelvic health. Support the service by working alongside and under the indirect supervision of the SpecialistMidwife for perineal and pelvic health and the PPHS physiotherapy team. Provide targeted midwifery advice , working collaboratively andcooperatively with other agencies, involving the women in the organisation of care provided. Triage referrals to the service, referring to and liaisingwith appropriate agencies and complete appropriate care and education for these women.

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further details

We welcome prospective applicants to contact us to discuss the role in more detail and offer a visit to our department

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with active NMC Pin

Knowledge

• Knowledge of PPHS
• facilitating midwifery led clinics
• Knowledge of PPHS national ambition

Experience

• experience of routine AN/PN care
• experience of providing care for women with pelvic health and/or perineal concenss

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.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust