Specialist Midwife - Drugs, Alcohol & Mental Health

Are you a dynamic and passionate midwife who wants to expand their knowledge and experience in a specialist midwifery role . This is an exciting opportunity to join the specialist midwifery team for Drugs , Alcohol and Perinatal Mental Health at the Saint Marys North Manchester

Specialist midwives are crucial to supporting women with mental health , drug and alcohol issues. They ensure that the correct services and support are put in place which will then go on to have huge benefits for families , babies and children .

The team works closely with the mental health teams across Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust and facilitates perinatal mental health clinics alongside the perinatal mental health psychiatrists and mental health care coordinators.

Coordination and liaison is a vital component of the team’s role as the team work alongside numerous agencies across the Greater Manchester footprint including the drugs and alcohol services , IAPT , community mental health teams , infant and parenting services , health visiting teams and cross boundary midwifery services

Safeguarding is a significant part of the teams role as they write reports for and attend professionals meeting , strategy meetings , initial child protection conferences , core groups, child in need meeting and discharge planning meeting .

The team are visible and accessible and are a resource for all staff providing evidence based advice ,support and information

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Linda Applebee

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Specilaist Midwife Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Email address:  Telephone number:

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