Job overview
Specialist Midwife for Mental Health: Family hubs
15 hours
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking to expand its perinatal mental health service to provide specialist, multidisciplinary perinatal mental health care for women , during pregnancy and postnatal in the borough.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively with others in the Health in Pregnancy Service, Health Visiting and professionals from other services including Black Country Perinatal Mental Health Team, maternity services, GPs as well as with our experts by experience, to develop high quality pathways during pregnancy and beyond to ensure excellent outcomes for women and their families. The post holder will be expected to support with safeguarding aspects within this role and work collaboratively with the safeguarding lead midwife.
We are looking for a clinician with a special interest in improving care for women and their families. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable; a keen interest in this specialist area is essential.
All applicants must have excellent clinical skills and a good level of post registration experience, proven ability or be willing to be trained to complete comprehensive mental health assessments, thoroughly assess risk, and document and communicate these clearly and concisely.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively with others in the , Health in Pregnancy Service, Health Visiting and professionals from other services including Black Country Perinatal Mental Health Team , maternity services, GPs as well as with our experts by experience, to develop high quality pathways during pregnancy and beyond to ensure excellent outcomes for women and their families. The post holder will be expected to support with safeguarding aspects within this role and work collaboratively with the safeguarding lead midwife.
We are looking for a clinician with a special interest in improving care for women and their families. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable; a keen interest in this specialist area is essential.
All applicants must have excellent clinical skills and a good level of post registration experience, proven ability or be willing to be trained to complete comprehensive mental health assessments, thoroughly assess risk, and document and communicate these clearly and concisely.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- evidence of good written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- evidence of report writing
- Evidence of supporting choice
- Ability to influence change
- Experience within mental health and training
- Flexible approach to working across different community sites and hub locations
Desirable
- Experience of governance and policy
- Experience in teaching and education
- Experience in a community midwifery setting
Flexibility
Essential
- Able to support within maternity Services in escalation
- Flexible approach to working across different community sites and hub locations.
Qualifications
Essential
- registered midwife with current NMC registration
- degree level education
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in perinatal mental health, counselling skills or trauma informed care.
- Evidence of leadership
- Clinical assessment, risk formulation and triage skills related to maternal mental health
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 7 Midwife roles in Walsall
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Specialist Midwife for Mental Health - Family Hubs with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust in Walsall, Midlands, 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 Fixed term: 9 months (Funded until March 2027 then will be reviewed.). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (09 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.