Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated Midwife who is seeking an opportunity to join our senior leadership team as a Retention Midwife.
The aim of this role is to provide individualised support to preceptorship midwives , return to practice learners and early career midwives. This role is pivotal to enhance the experience of working in the NHS of this cohort of midwives.
The post holder will offer individualised supportive interventions, including learning, career advice and pastoral care.
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Key areas of responsibility
- Enhanced competence and confidence of newly registered midwives
- Effective communication between NWAFT and midwifery programme providers
- Support the experience and retention of newly registered midwives
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Leadership
- Ensure effective communication and develop proactive working relationships between NWAFT and midwifery programme providers from HEIs, as required, and work as an integral part of the midwifery practice education team.
- Collaborate with the team to support retention and career development of all midwives within the Trust.
- Link into year 3 students during their training to discuss the transition from student to newly qualified practitioner, preceptorship programme and employment opportunities at NWAFT.
- In collaboration with the practice development Midwives develop appropriate strategies and provide a well-structured orientation and training programme to support and meet the needs of students transitioning to newly registered midwives. Ensure they dovetail with the needs of staff and clinical risk priorities.
- Work with the midwifery education team to facilitate and support clinical and educational programmes for all preceptees within the first year of qualification and undergraduate student midwives on placement.
- Working across all areas of the maternity services act as a visible resource of support and advice for newly registered midwives and learners in practice.
- Share best practice examples across the Division and Trust, and regionally.
- Working with the midwifery Practice Development team to ensure staff meet NMC regulatory requirements and are trained to deliver the highest standard of education support to students, learners, and newly registered midwives.
- Promote and practice evidence-based midwifery care.
- Promote professional practice, education, and training in line with relevant research.
- Develop and maintain effective links with ward managers, senior clinical midwives supporting practice education and recruitment events for new students and the implementation of the curriculum in clinical placement areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Leadership
- Ensure effective communication and develop proactive working relationships between NWAFT and midwifery programme providers from HEIs, as required, and work as an integral part of the midwifery practice education team.
- Collaborate with the team to support retention and career development of all midwives within the Trust.
- Link into year 3 students during their training to discuss the transition from student to newly qualified practitioner, preceptorship programme and employment opportunities at NWAFT.
- In collaboration with the practice development Midwives develop appropriate strategies and provide a well-structured orientation and training programme to support and meet the needs of students transitioning to newly registered midwives. Ensure they dovetail with the needs of staff and clinical risk priorities.
- Work with the midwifery education team to facilitate and support clinical and educational programmes for all preceptees within the first year of qualification and undergraduate student midwives on placement.
- Working across all areas of the maternity services act as a visible resource of support and advice for newly registered midwives and learners in practice.
- Share best practice examples across the Division and Trust, and regionally.
- Working with the midwifery Practice Development team to ensure staff meet NMC regulatory requirements and are trained to deliver the highest standard of education support to students, learners, and newly registered midwives.
- Promote and practice evidence-based midwifery care.
- Promote professional practice, education, and training in line with relevant research.
- Develop and maintain effective links with ward managers, senior clinical midwives supporting practice education and recruitment events for new students and the implementation of the curriculum in clinical placement areas.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current evidence of significant clinical midwifery experience in all areas
- Ability to teach evidence-based practice
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills implementing clinical/quality improvements in practice
- Demonstrate evidence of supporting students and close working with newly qualified registrants and learners
- Experience of providing staff and students with feedback on their individual performance
- Current clinical experience in all areas
Desirable
- Proven abilities in cross professional working and liaison
- Demonstrate evidence of clinical teaching in the classroom and/or practice setting
- Experience of teaching in formal and/or clinical settings
- Line manager experience, to include health roster completion and carrying out appraisals
Education/Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- SSSA trained/ MSSP/ or equivalent meeting NMC practice assessor standards
- Master's degree (or on current pathway) /equivalent postgraduate experience
- Knowledge of current local/regional/national aspects and initiatives for the preceptorship agenda
- NIPE trained and practicing
Desirable
- Postgraduate education/ teaching qualification
- PSIRF Training
- Human Factors Training
- Cultural Competency/ Awareness Training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously with relevant students and staff to ensure optimum training opportunities are developed
- An ability to supervise and support newly registered midwives
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal & written skills
- Excellent clinical skills and ability to demonstrate these skills to support learning of others
- Facilitation and mentoring skills
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Ability to constructively challenge others and formulate resolutions in conflict situations
- Adaptable and flexible
- Act as a role model for staff
- Ability to cope with resistance
- Self-Motivated
- Acts with integrity
- Excellent record keeping skills
- Collaborative approach to team working
- Interest and appetite to support professional development of others
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Able to join and fulfil the requirements of the Maternity Manager on Call Rota
- Able to work flexibly, including working pattern and hours as the priorities require
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Treat everyone with respect, courtesy & kindness
- Listen, inform and explain
- Involve you as part of the team and work together
- Provide timely care and attention
- Provide and maintain a clean comfortable working environment
- Always remain professional
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current evidence of significant clinical midwifery experience in all areas
- Ability to teach evidence-based practice
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills implementing clinical/quality improvements in practice
- Demonstrate evidence of supporting students and close working with newly qualified registrants and learners
- Experience of providing staff and students with feedback on their individual performance
- Current clinical experience in all areas
Desirable
- Proven abilities in cross professional working and liaison
- Demonstrate evidence of clinical teaching in the classroom and/or practice setting
- Experience of teaching in formal and/or clinical settings
- Line manager experience, to include health roster completion and carrying out appraisals
Education/Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- SSSA trained/ MSSP/ or equivalent meeting NMC practice assessor standards
- Master's degree (or on current pathway) /equivalent postgraduate experience
- Knowledge of current local/regional/national aspects and initiatives for the preceptorship agenda
- NIPE trained and practicing
Desirable
- Postgraduate education/ teaching qualification
- PSIRF Training
- Human Factors Training
- Cultural Competency/ Awareness Training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously with relevant students and staff to ensure optimum training opportunities are developed
- An ability to supervise and support newly registered midwives
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal & written skills
- Excellent clinical skills and ability to demonstrate these skills to support learning of others
- Facilitation and mentoring skills
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Ability to constructively challenge others and formulate resolutions in conflict situations
- Adaptable and flexible
- Act as a role model for staff
- Ability to cope with resistance
- Self-Motivated
- Acts with integrity
- Excellent record keeping skills
- Collaborative approach to team working
- Interest and appetite to support professional development of others
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Able to join and fulfil the requirements of the Maternity Manager on Call Rota
- Able to work flexibly, including working pattern and hours as the priorities require
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Treat everyone with respect, courtesy & kindness
- Listen, inform and explain
- Involve you as part of the team and work together
- Provide timely care and attention
- Provide and maintain a clean comfortable working environment
- Always remain professional
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
