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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Job ref
320-W&C-1073
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife

Band 7

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

The key purpose of this role is to deliver the priorities of the perinatal pelvic health service which includes the following:

Utilise evidence-based practice in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to prevent and mitigate pelvic floor dysfunction resulting from pregnancy and childbirth. This will need to be embedded within the current service provision and will require evaluating at regular intervals.

Improve the rate of identification of pelvic floor dysfunction issues antenatally and postnatally.

Ensure timely access to NICE-recommended treatment for common pelvic health issues antenatally and postnatally.

The post holder will be working as the lead midwifery practitioner alongside physiotherapy services to be responsible for the development and overseeing of high-quality midwifery led interventions which aim to reduce anal sphincter damage, perineal injury and improve repair during childbirth.

Work alongside the specialist physiotherapist within the team to cover outpatient areas and perineal clinic whilst supporting the overall perineal/pelvic health service.

They will be involved in teaching, training, and audit to support ongoing innovative care for postnatal women.

They will work directly with complex patients, promoting health improvement in both prevention and recovery.

To will work at a strategic level to identify gaps in midwifery and obstetric practise and contribute to the improvement of services across the region.

Main duties of the job

Providing early support to those identified as high risk of pelvic floor dysfunction and providing education on perineal massage to prevent injury.

Postnatal follow up. Enhanced support for women who have sustained an OASI or have a perineal breakdown promoting a healthy and quick recovery using evidence based research and multidisciplinary working.

Audit women sustaining an OASI and integrate recommendations into colleagues training to reduce rates.

Perform a service evaluation of this training programme and cascade to OASI care bundle if appropriate.

Education of enhanced skills of OASI prevention to midwives, students, obstetricians, multidisciplinary team and the LMNS.

The role of the specialist pelvic health midwife will develop from these initial priority areas over time

Closing date of applications: 28 August 2025

Date of interview: TBC

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered midwife
  • Educated to a minimum of higher diploma/degree level/able to demonstrate evidence that is working at degree level/commenced degree pathway
  • Supervisor/Assessor training OR Teaching/mentorship qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Further relevant development to postgraduate certificate or equivalent
  • Leadership management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Be able to evidence recent experience at Band 6 of working as a clinical midwife with Acute intrapartum experienceence that is working at degree level/commenced degree pathway
  • 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
  • Good understanding of Risk Management and Complaints procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Management of pelvic health in pregnancy and postnatally
  • Experience in project management
  • Experience or interest in colorectal health

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • Effective influencing skills
  • Ability to lead and manage a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

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.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joanna Harrison-Engwell
Job title
Public Health Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07385367237
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