Job requirements
Essential
29 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to travel between sites via own car or assisted driver
- Other
People management skills
- Other
Ability to lead by example and motivate
- Other
Reliable and flexible approach to work
- Other
Commitment to equality and diversity principles and practice.
- Other
Commitment to develop and improve services for midwifery care
- Skills
A detailed working knowledge of national guidelines and current research relating to the care of repair of perineal/labial tearing during childbirth, and risk factors for and protective factors to reduce incidents of OASI
- Skills
Advancing clinical skills in relation to perineal care
- Skills
Ability to contribute to the review, development, formalisation and audit of new PPHS care pathways
- Skills
Work as a team member
- Skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills including written, verbal and IT skills.
- Skills
Good knowledge of IT systems, Including, word, Excel, power point etc
- Skills
Previous evidence of audit
- Skills
Ability to develop, update and evaluate relevant guidelines
- Skills
Evidence of excellent report writing skills
- Skills
Ability to work well under pressure with experience of meeting deadlines.
- Skills
Understanding of the principles of teaching and learning and their application within the practice setting
- Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
- Skills
Requirement to manage own workload, work flexibly and prioritise
- Qualifications
Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Qualifications
Evidence of Degree level study or willingness to work towards
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuous and recent professional development.
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and skills in perineal care and OASI bundle
- Knowledge and Experience
Development and monitoring of complex care plans with women
- Knowledge and Experience
Ability to act as a lead resource with expert knowledge of this speciality.
- Knowledge and Experience
Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of multiagency/ multidisciplinary working
- Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of participation in service development projects
- Knowledge and Experience
Ability to promote a positive and inclusive culture within teams
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of the key Maternity drivers influencing change and service improvement
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Leadership qualification
Job overview
Part Time - 22.5 hours
3 x 7.5 hour shifts across site working
We have exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual/s to join our maternity team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching hospital as a Specialist Midwife for Perineal Pelvic Health.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated midwife/ midwives to join our outstanding team of supportive and dedicated Midwifery and Medical staff, helping to further the outstanding 5 star patient care provided by all.
Are you an experienced midwife with a passion for pelvic health and perineal care and a desire for improving services for women and their families accessing maternity services.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching hospitals we are enhancing our service for pelvic floor dysfunction and provide, timely, evidence-based treatment for women.
Please note the JD and PS are subject to AfC change
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated midwife/ midwives with significant clinical experience to provide leadership and service implementation within our maternity services.
You will need to have experience of change management and successful service implementation and be confident and competent in perineal suturing and care.
The role will involve training and support for staff as well as assessment, personalised care planning and onward referral working with the MDT team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 21st October 2026
Closing date: 28th October 2026
Shortlisting date: 29th October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
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.
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This advert is for Perineal Pelvic Health Midwife with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in St Helens, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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