Job summary
Please see this exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Midwifery Team.

The post holder will work with the Specialist Midwife for Perinatal Mental Health, working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team. The working hours are generally office hours.

This is a cross-site role, with the post holder working across Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) and Bassetlaw District General Hospital (BDGH) as required to meet service needs.

The post holder is key to developing and maintaining high standards of care for women with mental health problems in pregnancy and the postnatal period, and their families.

You will have a high level of relevant expert knowledge and skills to manage, develop and support pregnant women and new mothers with mental health needs.

You will be responsible for providing care to some pregnant women with significant mental health problems in partnership with the Perinatal Mental Health Team.

You will work closely with women and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs.

You will support the development of relevant pathways, policies and processes for women with, or at risk of, mental illness. This will involve working with a range of relevant professionals, services and agencies.

Main duties of the job
To provide care for pregnant women and those in the postnatal period with significant mental health problems.

Support, assist and advise women with, or at risk of, significant perinatal mental illness and their families, working with women to develop individual care plans and making referrals to additional specialist support when required.

Act as an advocate for women to ensure they receive the specialist mental health care they require

Liaise with midwives, the multi-disciplinary team, mental health services and other services and partner agencies, to ensure that women with mental health issues are receiving effective care.

Provide evidence-based advice, support and information regarding the appropriate management and referral of women with mental health problems and their families.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with mental health services and partner agencies external to the Trust.

Please see the attached full job description and person specification for this role

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details
Date posted
06 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
272-7979568

Job locations
Doncaster Royal Infirmary & Bassetlaw Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• A Minimum of 2 years at Band 6
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and experience in maternal mental health and the effects on maternal and infant health

Desirable

• Experience of working with external agencies

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Registered Midwife with full UK NMC PIN
• Degree or equivalent qualification/relevant experience to role
• Mentorship/PEAP or teaching qualification

Desirable

• Qualification in mental health or counselling or equivalent qualification/extensive experience related to mental health

Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Have a good insight into self and others
• IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of managing and developing colleagues
• Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• A Minimum of 2 years at Band 6
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and experience in maternal mental health and the effects on maternal and infant health

Desirable

• Experience of working with external agencies

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Registered Midwife with full UK NMC PIN
• Degree or equivalent qualification/relevant experience to role
• Mentorship/PEAP or teaching qualification

Desirable

• Qualification in mental health or counselling or equivalent qualification/extensive experience related to mental health

Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Have a good insight into self and others
• IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of managing and developing colleagues
• Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary & Bassetlaw Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary & Bassetlaw Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Specialist Midwife for Perinatal Mental Health

Kay Walker

kwalker4@nhs.net

07598553256

Details
Date posted
06 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
272-7979568

Job locations
Doncaster Royal Infirmary & Bassetlaw Hospital

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.