Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The role of the legacy midwife is to support students, newly qualified and internationally trained midwives navigate the early stages of their midwifery careers at UHS. This is an exciting role whereby the successful candidate(s) will contribute to the shaping of our future workforce through education and supervision of clinical skills built up from their own range of broad experiences across maternity. This is a supportive role which involves teaching and encouraging learners to achieve their competencies across all areas of our service in a safe, nurturing environment.
UHS Maternity is a fast-paced progressive service with just over 5000 births every year and proudly received the rating of 'Good' from the CQC in May 2023. We are also a regional centre for fetal and maternal medicine providing specialist care for women with medical problems during pregnancy, and for those whose babies' need extra care before or around birth.
We are passionate about serving the local community, providing a high standard of care to all by embracing and recognising the diverse society that we live in. As a service we celebrate our staff as individuals, as well as teams, priding ourselves on being an inclusive workplace for our colleagues from Black, Asian, ethnic minority and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
About us
Main duties of the job additional:
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to maintaining a positive workforce culture, striving for continued job satisfaction and a healthy work life balance for our staff. We recognise the importance of flexible working and we are committed to restoring and developing our midwifery workforce.
We embody the Trust Values, investing in people, valuing every employee for their unique skills and individual qualities. We are proud of our supportive local induction programme for new joiners and, of the opportunities for career progression and professional development for all staff, aspiring leaders, future managers and specialist practitioners.
We are looking for compassionate and empathetic midwives who can support our workforce by delivering clinical education face-to-face and virtually to impart their knowledge and skills to those in the early stages of their careers.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a broad range of midwifery clinical experience to students, newly qualified midwives and internationally educated midwives.
An active NMC registration is a requirement for this role and the candidate will be responsible for their personal development and education, including statutory, mandatory and in-service training.
This is an inspirational role where the candidate will have the opportunity to transfer their skills and expertise to new midwives equipping them with the principles of good practice.
The successful candidate will be able to work across the clinical areas and be able to communicate sensitive information to a variety of colleagues with differing needs.
There is a responsibility of the post holder to ensure that clinical training to learners is provided using up to date evidence-based information and guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to maintaining a positive workforce culture, striving for continued job satisfaction and a healthy work life balance for our staff. We recognise the importance of flexible working and we are committed to restoring and developing our midwifery workforce.
We embody the Trust Values, investing in people, valuing every employee for their unique skills and individual qualities. We are proud of our supportive local induction programme for new joiners and, of the opportunities for career progression and professional development for all staff, aspiring leaders, future managers and specialist practitioners.
We are looking for compassionate and empathetic midwives who can support our workforce by delivering clinical education face-to-face and virtually to impart their knowledge and skills to those in the early stages of their careers.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a broad range of midwifery clinical experience to students, newly qualified midwives and internationally educated midwives.
An active NMC registration is a requirement for this role and the candidate will be responsible for their personal development and education, including statutory, mandatory and in-service training.
This is an inspirational role where the candidate will have the opportunity to transfer their skills and expertise to new midwives equipping them with the principles of good practice.
The successful candidate will be able to work across the clinical areas and be able to communicate sensitive information to a variety of colleagues with differing needs.
There is a responsibility of the post holder to ensure that clinical training to learners is provided using up to date evidence-based information and guidance.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Accredited teaching qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. Supervisor / assessor preparation)
- Evidence of ongoing professional knowledge
- Experience of supporting learners in practice
- Good knowledge of supervision and assessment, preceptorship, clinical supervision and education and development of practice
- Demonstrate a broad range of clinical experience
- Demonstrate personal and professional development
- Experience in teaching theory and practical skills; and in assessment
- Experience of working in Acute/Community/Primary Care settings
- Evidence of experience of teaching and supporting health care workers
- Be supportive and encouraging of learners
- Training skills are required
- Be able to use & facilitate use of e-learning resources
- Be able to use technology to support learning, virtual platforms
- Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
Desirable
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Accredited teaching qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. Supervisor / assessor preparation)
- Evidence of ongoing professional knowledge
- Experience of supporting learners in practice
- Good knowledge of supervision and assessment, preceptorship, clinical supervision and education and development of practice
- Demonstrate a broad range of clinical experience
- Demonstrate personal and professional development
- Experience in teaching theory and practical skills; and in assessment
- Experience of working in Acute/Community/Primary Care settings
- Evidence of experience of teaching and supporting health care workers
- Be supportive and encouraging of learners
- Training skills are required
- Be able to use & facilitate use of e-learning resources
- Be able to use technology to support learning, virtual platforms
- Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
Desirable
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.
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).
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.
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).
