Overview
This role is for a specialist Trauma informed midwife covering a 12 month maternity cover.
The Maternal Mental Health Services (Health Education England - HEE) initiative is delivered in collaboration with the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System (ICS), Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) and Perinatal Mental Health Clinical Networks. The 'Maternal Mental Health Services' (MMHS) has been developed to meet the objectives outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan, NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan, National Maternity Transformation Programme and the modalities for trauma therapy recommended by NICE guidelines. The Long Term Plan included a joint PMH and maternity transformation objective: MMHS will be available across the country, combining maternity, reproductive health and psychological therapy for women experiencing mental health difficulties directly arising from, or related to, the maternity experience. MMHS should identify and assess moderate-severe/complex mental health difficulties associated with loss and trauma occurring in the maternity/perinatal/neonatal context (including parent-infant relationship), and provide consultation/advice, signposting and/or offering targeted interventions.
Main duties of the job
* As the Specialist Midwife, working internally and externally to support the implementation and delivery with associated projects, initiatives and services to time and in a cost-effective.
* To operate in a highly political and sensitive environment.
* To provide advice and prepare strategic reports and briefings for directors and stakeholders.
* Attend and provide active updates for internal and external meetings, as well as at LMNS strategic meetings.
* Support the development of a culture where evidence-based trauma-informed care in pregnancy is recognised as a key goal for all staff working in maternity services.
* Be seen as a leading advocate for trauma-informed maternity care across Nottinghamshire.
* Provide expertise and guidance on trauma-informed maternity care.
* Provide expert advice and resources to staff in all practice settings where required.
* Support staff in developing their competence to enable them to support safety and choice.
* Develop strategies to ensure a woman with complex needs benefit fully from a multidisciplinary approach to their care.
* Support the development and maintenance of evidence-based guidelines for trauma-informed maternity care.
* To provide expertise to NHCT, NUH, SFH and LMNS partners (including service users) in developing integrated pathways of care.
* To be a key point of contact for identified stakeholders in relation to trauma-informed maternity care.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 164-7446150
Job locations: QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities are outlined in the attached Job Description and person specification.
Complete specialist trauma-informed care training alongside Maternal Mental Health professionals to prepare the specialist midwife to deliver the key components of the role.
Implement the standards and practices required for the Fast-Follower MMHS model.
To support the development and implementation of the MMHS service expansion across organisational boundaries, supporting localities to work together to promote the best use of resources.
Plan a schedule of education and training that is geared towards relevant aspects of service development in relation to trauma-informed maternity care.
Prepare lectures and teach trauma-informed maternity care to all Maternity care professionals.
To support the sharing of international, national and regional best practice across the initiative, using each phase of the project as a learning experience and ensuring lessons are learnt for the next phase.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evidence-based trauma-informed care that impact on womens care and experiences.
As a representative of NUH and SFH, look for opportunities to promote the contribution of psychological wellbeing, prevention and health inequalities agendas to service developments at local, national and regional levels.
Support the Deputy Heads of Midwifery and NHCT PMH leads in service development.
Work closely with the maternity team to identify risks, analyse trends, and report clinical implications.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Midwife
* Degree level education in midwifery or mental health or clinical equivalent
Desirable
* Experience as a perinatal mental health midwife and/or training in trauma-informed care
* Masters level education in midwifery or mental health or clinical equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Professional clinical experience across a range of practice settings and roles
* Evidence of multi-agency working
* Experience in developing professional staff; teaching; and research/audit
Desirable
o Experience of working with perinatal mental health services
o Experience of implementing service development across a maternity service
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
o Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate confidently and clearly with a range of stakeholders
o Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
Desirable
o Experience of effective contribution to multi-professional and multi-stakeholder meetings
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
o A sound knowledge of perinatal mental health and trauma-informed care issues
o Ability to demonstrate knowledge of NHS health policy and its implications for midwifery practice
o Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information
o Knowledge of safeguarding issues and guiding principles
Desirable
o Recent successful completion of psychological or psychological trauma or perinatal mental health training
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
o Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
o Able to use initiative and make decisions
Physical and Personal Skills
Essential
o Personal and professional credibility
o Ability to provide professional and emotional support
o IT skills across a range of platforms
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
o Work across campuses and community settings
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 National Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address: QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH
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