Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

This autonomous midwifery role provides specialist care to women with obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) and bladder dysfunction during the antenatal and postnatal periods. The post-holder supports, educates, and debriefs women, coordinating care with obstetricians, urogynaecologists, midwives, GPs, health visitors, and physiotherapists.

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Identify and review women with obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) prior to discharge, providing verbal and written information, care plans, and early debriefing to support recovery and reduce anxiety.
Conduct structured follow-up at 6–8 weeks postnatal, including symptom assessment, perineal examination, EPAQ completion, and referral to appropriate services.
Arrange and undertake 6-month anorectal investigations (endoanal ultrasound and anal manometry), and coordinate consultant review for symptom management and future birth planning.
Provide antenatal and postnatal bladder care, including assessment of referrals, development of management plans, bladder scanning, uroflowmetry, and teaching of clean intermittent self-catheterisation (CISC).
Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic care, including physiotherapy, health visitors, obstetricians, and urogynaecology consultants.
Deliver formal and informal teaching sessions on OASI and bladder care to midwifery and wider clinical staff, and contribute to the delivery of the annual OASI education course.

Working for our organisation

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care – OASI

Identify and review women with OASI prior to discharge, providing verbal/written information and early debriefing.
Follow up postnatally at 6–8 weeks to assess perineal healing, review symptoms, complete EPAQ, and coordinate referrals.
Teach pelvic floor exercises and refer to physiotherapy as needed.
Arrange and perform 6-month anorectal investigations (endoanal ultrasound and anal manometry).
Support consultant-led reviews for long-term care planning and mode of future delivery.

Clinical Care – Bladder Dysfunction (Antenatal & Postnatal)

Assess referrals and provide management plans for women with bladder dysfunction.
Undertake bladder investigations (e.g. uroflowmetry, bladder scans) and teach clean intermittent self-catheterisation (CISC).
Coordinate care with urogynaecology consultants and support outpatient follow-up as required.

Education & Training

Deliver teaching sessions on OASI and bladder care to midwives and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to the development and delivery of the annual OASI education course.
Provide on-the-job education and support to postnatal ward staff.

Communication & MDT Working

Act as a liaison between services to ensure seamless care across hospital and community settings.
Support information sharing and collaborative care within the MDT.

Professional Practice

Work within NMC code and Trust guidelines, promoting evidence-based practice and safe standards of care.
Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation, and the development of care pathways and patient information.
Act as a role model, supporting staff development, supervision, and student midwife education.

Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.40 (standard) and £54.40 (Enhanced).

The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.

If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust’s recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.

Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.

LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.

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