Job summary
The post holder will work within the Midwifery Education Team to assist with the facilitating of clinical education and training and to ensure all maternity staff provide safe evidenced care. In addition to delivering formal education and training there is the requirement that a high level of clinical visibility and competence is maintained, approximately 50 % per week.
You will be required to support maternity staff including newly recruited midwives, whilst acting as a professional role model and using clinical expertise. The post holder will need to demonstrate safe, evidence based- this is in the first sentence and feels a repeat midwifery practices practice and be a role model.
The post holder will support the Maternity Division in its Education Programme to deliver the requirements as detailed in the Training Need Analysis for all clinicians.
Wider aspects include contributing to corporate projects associated with both National and Trust wide priorities and objectives. These are related but not exclusive to recruitment and retention initiatives.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Main duties of the job
Support the professional development programme for Maternity Staff incollaboration with the Deputy Head of Perinatal Governance.Facilitate the support of all Maternity staff in clinical areas.
Contribute to the development of pre and post registration courses.To participate in the formulation of clinical guidelines and policies, providing research-based information to the process.
Support the preceptorship programme, along with the other clinical educators and the retention midwife for newly qualified staff including annual appraisals for preceptorship midwives, and working alongside clinically.
Lead on the provision of induction, orientation and clinical support for all new maternity staff.
To provide education and training in practice, to include skills drills andpractical skills necessary for the midwife's extended role. Participate inteaching on the multidisciplinary in-house training programme.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Degree or evidence of further study and experience to the equivalent
- Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of personal and professional development
- Conversant with NMC Rules governing practice
- Registered Midwife
Desirable
- NIPE qualification (newborn and infant physical examination)
- SSSA assessor (or willing to complete)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all midwifery pathways
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and interagency working
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff
- Experience as Band 6 rotational Midwife 3 years
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills, including design, coordination and evaluation
- Can demonstrate involvement in change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current professional issues
- Understanding of government initiatives
- Ability to gather, analyse and interpret highly complex and conflicting information
- Sound knowledge of Maternity Improvement Programme
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit cycles and reviewing practice
- Knowledge of NMC Midwifery Standards of Pre-reg Education
- Knowledge of CNST and National Drivers for Educational Requirements within Maternity
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Capable of working autonomously
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Significant IT Skills
- Can demonstrate good presentation skills
Desirable
- Good report writing skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to motivate staff and influence midwives and other professionals
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Degree or evidence of further study and experience to the equivalent
- Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of personal and professional development
- Conversant with NMC Rules governing practice
- Registered Midwife
Desirable
- NIPE qualification (newborn and infant physical examination)
- SSSA assessor (or willing to complete)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all midwifery pathways
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and interagency working
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff
- Experience as Band 6 rotational Midwife 3 years
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills, including design, coordination and evaluation
- Can demonstrate involvement in change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of current professional issues
- Understanding of government initiatives
- Ability to gather, analyse and interpret highly complex and conflicting information
- Sound knowledge of Maternity Improvement Programme
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit cycles and reviewing practice
- Knowledge of NMC Midwifery Standards of Pre-reg Education
- Knowledge of CNST and National Drivers for Educational Requirements within Maternity
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Capable of working autonomously
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Significant IT Skills
- Can demonstrate good presentation skills
Desirable
- Good report writing skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to motivate staff and influence midwives and other professionals
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).
