Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 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.

You should have a broad knowledge of all areas of midwifery and a passion around pelvic health and perineal 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 the
specialist midwife for perineal and pelvic health. 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. Provide targeted midwifery advice , working collaboratively and
cooperatively with other agencies, involving the women in the organisation of care provided. Triage referrals to the service, referring to and liaising with appropriate agencies and complete appropriate care and education for these women.

Working for our organisation

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.