Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) Midwife

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cheshire seeks a dynamic midwife to enhance perinatal pelvic health services. Responsibilities include assessing care needs, providing pre and postnatal education, and managing referrals collaboratively. Ideal candidates will demonstrate broad midwifery knowledge and a strong passion for pelvic care. Join a team dedicated to improving women's health outcomes and contributing to transformative healthcare in the community.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of all areas of midwifery.
• Passion for pelvic health and perineal care services.
• Understanding of Perinatal Pelvic Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessment of PPHS care needs.
• Provide pre and postnatal education within a multidisciplinary team.
• Triage referrals and liaise with agencies.

Skills

Flexible

Organisational skills

Innovative

Job description

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and visionary midwife to join our team. Perinatal Pelvic Health Services (PPHS) will lead local delivery 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.

Key responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessment of PPHS care needs for women with identified pelvic health and perineal conditions with the support of the specialist midwife.
• Pre and postnatal education, working within the PPHS multidisciplinary team and seeing patients in a clinical setting.
• Triage referrals to the service, liaising with appropriate agencies and completing appropriate care and education for these women.
• Support the service by working alongside and under the indirect supervision of the Specialist Midwife for perineal and pelvic health and the PPHS physiotherapy team, providing targeted midwifery advice.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with other agencies, involving the women in the organisation of care provided.

Qualifications and attributes

• Broad knowledge of all areas of midwifery and a passion around pelvic health and perineal care services.
• Flexible, innovative and resilient with excellent organisational skills.
• 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.

About Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Strategic vision

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.

Our mission

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.