Job overview
The Specialist Midwife for Perinatal Pelvic Health will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support the day-to-day management and ongoing development of the OASIS and Perineal Trauma Service.
The post holder will provide specialist evidence-based care and support for women with childbirth related perineal trauma and pregnancy related bladder and bowel dysfunction. They will act as a clinical expert, educator and advocate for best practice, supporting staff development and contributing to quality improvement, audit and service innovation across maternity services.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist support and care for women with perineal trauma and pelvic health concerns.
- Lead and support the development of the OASIS and Perineal Trauma Service.
- Deliver education, training and competency support for midwives and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Support the implementation of evidence-based practice, guidelines and care pathways.
- Work collaboratively with physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams to improve pelvic health outcomes.
- Undertake audit, quality improvement and service development work.
- Provide clinical leadership and expert advice within maternity services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Midwife to join the Family Care Division as a Band 7 Specialist Midwife – Perinatal Pelvic Health on a permanent 37.5 hour per week basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and developing the Perinatal Pelvic Health and Perineal Trauma Service, providing specialist care for women experiencing childbirth related perineal trauma and pelvic health concerns. The role includes clinical leadership, education and training, service development, and collaborative multidisciplinary working to improve outcomes and experiences for women and families.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and forward-thinking midwife with a strong interest in pelvic health and service improvement.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work shift patterns
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of experience and skills in midwifery leadership
- Experience and understanding of working in a multi agency setting
- Experience of managing change
- Evidence of knowledge around the priority areas of the public health agenda
Desirable
- Endo anal scanning experience
- Urogynaecology experience
- Experience of working with women in high risk pregnancy
- Evidence of implementation of innovation, service change and development as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of public speaking
- Experience of quality improvement methodology
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife having had experience at band 6 or above
- Post graduate education or the equivalent experience to this level
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist knowledge and training pertinent to the role
Personal attributes
Essential
- Commitment to the role of Prevention Lead Midwife
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary agencies
- Organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workload
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others through change and negotiate new ways of working across organisation boundaries
- Positive attitude to change and inspires confidence
- Acts a a role model incorporating Trust values
- Emotional resilience
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the National Public Health Agenda and the priority areas pertinent to maternity services
- Ability to provide comprehensive information on the prevention of morbidity and mortality
- Ardent desire for service improvement and an initiative taking approach to innovation
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to lead, influence and motivate others as part of a team in an inpatient and outpatient setting
- Ability to manage conflict constructively
- Ability to gather, analyse and interpret complex information and ability to present verbally and in written formats to a varied audience
- Experience of influencing skills across professional boundaries
- Working knowledge of governance frameworks and risk management processes
- Working knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and adults
- Experience of effective management of resources
- An understanding of IT systems
Desirable
- Presentation and teaching skills and experience
- Experience in guideline development and implementation
- Experience of conducting and reporting audit. Ability to write, articulate, analyse and present data, results and reports
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This advert is for Specialist Midwife for Perinatal Pelvic Health with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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