Job Summary
This is a key role in developing and maintaining high standards of care for women and birthing people with mental health problems, complex social disadvantage, and other health and/or social vulnerabilities through pregnancy and into the postnatal period, including support for their families. You will work collaboratively with professional colleagues to provide midwifery care to women and people with mental health/complex social disadvantage and have a high level of relevant expert knowledge and skills, which you will use to manage, develop, and lead care. You will be responsible for providing extra support and care to women and birthing people with moderate to severe mental health problems, in partnership with their own midwife and the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team.
Main duties of the job
Service provision is firmly rooted in the sphere of public health and seeks to consider and address all aspects of severe and multiple disadvantages. This includes working to tackle inequalities in health informed by an understanding of the social determinants of health. The post holder will be responsible for providing care to a defined caseload of pregnant women and birthing people with mental health/complex social disadvantage, providing high standards of care in a range of environments ensuring a holistic approach.
The post holder will deliver an appropriate care package that will address health, mental health needs and social care needs. The service will also link with a wide range of other agencies in perinatal mental health, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse and the learning disabilities team.
About Us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
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Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job Description
For further information please visit:
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Registered Midwife with previous significant experience at Band 6 or above
Mental health experience
Birth trauma training e.g, Solihull or prepared to undertake training in first year of role
Desirable
Mental Health qualification/training
Counselling certificate/diploma
Essential
Experience
Demonstrable clinical experience in all areas of Midwifery.
Experience of working with women who have mental health issues.
Decision making ability
Experience of presenting information within a group setting using PowerPoint or report format.
Leading or participation in meetings.
Desirable
Participation in service development
Experience in managing Child Protection issues
Experience of undertaking data analysis/audits and implementing/monitoring action plans
Essential
Skills
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary/multi agency team
Ability to work in a highly emotive and In depth understanding of the complexities related to child protection
Computer skills for the use of presentations, Application Form Interview References unpredictable environment. Ability to effectively manage a designated group of staff
Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural & professional backgrounds Ability to develop quick and In depth meaningful relationships with women and their families. Ability to negotiate effectively. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the department and Trust and develop effective networks with stakeholders and Local authority partners. The ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
Flexible, assertive and ability to show initiative. Ability to think logically, to make decisions, cope with stress, and work with all levels of staff Commitment to a family centred environment. Interest in own professional development. Knowledge and understanding of NHS long term plan and Perinatal mental health agenda
Person Specification
Essential
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary/multi agency team
Ability to work in a highly emotive and In depth understanding of the complexities related to child protection
Computer skills for the use of presentations, Application Form Interview References unpredictable environment. Ability to effectively manage a designated group of staff
Ability to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural & professional backgrounds Ability to develop quick and In depth meaningful relationships with women and their families. Ability to negotiate effectively. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the department and Trust and develop effective networks with stakeholders and Local authority partners. The ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
Flexible, assertive and ability to show initiative. Ability to think logically, to make decisions, cope with stress, and work with all levels of staff Commitment to a family centred environment. Interest in own professional development. Knowledge and understanding of NHS long term plan and Perinatal mental health agenda
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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