Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Perinatal Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife for Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The Perinatal Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to enhance the prevention of pelvic health injury in pregnancy and birth. This will include the introduction and support the delivery of the OASI care bundle, education for staff and service users and identifying those at risk of pelvic floor injury. This specialist midwife will work across the geographical area of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, working in both Exeter and North Devon. The specialist midwife will work with the Pelvic Health Specialist Physiotherapists and the wider Devon team to develop pathways and continue to embed this new service. The post holder will be a lead for maternity services and will have expert knowledge to support all members of the multidisciplinary team and our service users. 

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Perinatal Pelvic Health Specialist Midwife for RDUH will work across both Exeter and North Devon, providing specialist and expert knowledge to enhance the prevention of pelvic health injury in pregnancy and birth. The post holder will work clinically and be able to offer assessment and evidence based information and advice, in collaboration with the specialist physiotherapy team. The post holder will also work to develop and enhance these pathways, working closely with the wider Devon team, and will act as a lead and specialist resource for RDUH maternity services. The post holder will be responsible for providing consultations, advice, referral and treatment where possible and within their scope. The post holder will be a visible leader and will be a part of the on call manager rota. 

Working Pattern: 18 hours 45 mins each week. 

Interview Date: 21st August (To Be Confirmed)

For further information please contact: Kate Curnow, Clinical Maternity Matron for Public Health and Outpatients, North Services, on kate.curnow@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.