Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Support Midwife for Perinatal Mental Health
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Perinatal Mental Health Midwife – Fixed Term (12-Month) Role
About the Role
Join one of our specialist Maternity teams and deliver safe, evidence-based Maternity care, with a focus on perinatal mental health.
As a Perinatal Mental Health Midwife, you’ll work within our Maternity perinatal mental health team, providing a vital resource for staff while delivering direct clinical care to women and birthing people. This is a fixed-term position (12 months) to cover maternity leave.
The role requires strong collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Professional Duties
- Fulfil the role of a midwife as defined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, adhering to the Midwives Rules and Code of Practice.
- Ensure relevant registration remains up to date.
Clinical Support
- Work within specialist mental health clinics.
- Assess risk for women with mental health concerns.
- Conduct screening (including validated screening tools).
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Care & Assessment
- Take a mental health history, applying the Bio, Psycho, Social approach.
- Promote reduced discrimination and stigma around mental health.
- Support staff caring for women in crisis.
Education & Training
- Facilitate peri-mental health training for maternity and obstetric staff.
- Attend monthly clinical supervision.
About Working at RUH
At Royal United Hospital (RUH), we place people at the heart of everything – providing exceptional, person-centred care to patients, colleagues, and our local community.
- We’re proud to rank in the Top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
- Committed to a compassionate and inclusive environment, with diverse staff networks.
- Foster a culture of learning, development, and innovation.
- Prioritise staff wellbeing, from holistic support to shared facilities (yes, we even have a pool!).
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Benefits of Joining the Team
- Work in historic Bath, a city of culture, history, and community.
- Explore our extensive package of employee benefits.
- Part of a dynamic organisation shaping future-focused healthcare through pioneering projects like the Dyson Cancer Centre and our research programmes.
How to Get in Touch
For further information or to arrange an informal visit:
- Name: Zarah March
- Job Title: Perinatal Mental Health Midwife
- Email: zorah.march@nhs.net (preferred method)
- Phone: 01225 821756
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