University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Midwife
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Key Role in Perinatal Mental Health
This is a key role in developing and maintaining high standards of care for women and birthing people who are developing, or at risk of developing mental health problems in pregnancy and the early post natal period. You will be joining a well-established service and you will be expected to work with the multidisciplinary team within the Perinatal Mental Health (PNMH) clinics.
You will have a high level of relevant expert knowledge and skills which you will use to manage, develop and lead care and care pathways for pregnant and new mothers/birthing people with current or historic mental health needs. The role will be responsible for case loading women with identified mental health diagnosis.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the Manager on Call rota.
- Engage in cross site working between the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
- Support, assist and advise women with, or at risk of, perinatal mental illness and their families to supplement the care provided by their midwives.
- Develop individual care plans and make referrals to additional specialist support where required.
- Act as an advocate for women to ensure they get the specialist mental health care.
- Liaise with specialist perinatal mental health service (SPMHS), and other services and partner agencies to ensure that women with severe mental illness are receiving active and effective support.
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About UHSussex
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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Additional Information
Candidate Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sarah Barwick
- Job title: Named Safeguarding Lead Midwife
- Email address: sarahbarwick@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01243 788122
Please contact Sarah via email for more information.
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