Overview
We are seeking a Band 7 Midwife to work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team as the Perinatal Pelvic Health Midwife on a permanent basis. This post will enhance the prevention of pelvic health injury in pregnancy and birth. The post holder will support the delivery of the OASI bundle, identify women at risk of pelvic floor injury and provide training and education for staff and service users around pelvic floor exercises. The post holder will run a specialist clinic and workshops for women and birthing people with mild/moderate urinary incontinence and pelvic floor injury.
Responsibilities
* Work cooperatively with existing services and the Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to develop pathways, referral criteria, data collection and service evaluation related to the implementation of a new service.
* Collaborate with the Psychological Wellbeing Midwife and the Perinatal Mental Health Midwife to ensure that both physical and psychological needs are met.
* Act as a lead resource for maternity services with expert knowledge of perinatal pelvic health; provide clinical advice, support and training to staff, mothers and babies and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Complete screening for pelvic floor dysfunction with service users.
* Provide physical assessment of pelvic floor function.
* Be responsible for providing consultation, advice, referral and treatment (within scope) for women and birthing people with mild/moderate pelvic floor dysfunction as part of the perinatal pelvic health pathway.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We value everyone’s contribution in supporting exceptional, person-centred care. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment with staff networks and opportunities to listen and learn. We emphasise diversity, kindness and civility, and we support personal and professional development.
We value staff wellbeing and offer a holistic approach to health, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We invite you to learn about living and working in Bath, our staff benefits, and our research-focused healthcare environment including the Dyson Cancer Centre.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Essential criteria
* Registered Midwife with NMC PIN
* Significant experience working at band 6 or above
* Training in Managing Conduct, Health, Sickness & Performance, Recruitment & Selection, Appraisal etc.
* Desirable criteria
* Post-registration qualification preferably in specialty area
* Training in bladder scanning and endoanal ultrasound scanning
Knowledge and experience
* Essential criteria
* Significant knowledge of the pelvic floor, research related to perineal suturing and risk/protective factors for perineal injury
* Significant relevant clinical and management experience at band 6 or above in a range of care settings
* Desirable criteria
* Experience in complaint investigation and response
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on GOV.UK before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
* Job Description & Person Spec - Perinatal Pelvic Health Midwife (PDF, 602.5KB)
* Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Additional information
Preferred contact is via email.
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