St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Development Midwife

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Job summary

Practice Development Midwife - Band 7, 22.5 hours per week 1year fixed-term.

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic, and motivated midwife to join our Practice Support Team.
  • We are looking for a midwife with a broad range of experience within maternity services with a passion for education.
  • You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible and adaptable and able to work to deadlines.
  • As a visible and approachable role model you will be expected to maintain your own clinical practice.
  • The post holder will work within the maternity team and with midwifery, obstetric and gynaecology leads as well as other practice support leads and services.

Main duties of the job

  • As a member of the midwifery education and support team you will foster an environment which values education as part of the philosophy of the practice area.
  • Promote the development of professional and clinical practice (self and others).
  • Be responsive to the changing needs within the practice areas in relation to local and national policy and guidance.
  • Plan, co-ordinate and facilitate training and updates for maternity colleagues.
  • Support, guide and advise Midwives in practice to obtain their core skills
  • Contribute to the creation of an environment in which change can be initiated and supported.
  • Develop and maintain an effective educational environment within a designated practice area/s.
  • Contribute to guidelines and audit development.
  • To be responsible for the organisation and record keeping of mandatory and other training as identified in the Trust's Educational Strategy for the clinical area.
  • Support training in medical devices and maintain records in line with trust policy
  • To take a lead role in the trust and local induction process, whilst providing continued supervision of new staff to the competencies required in the practice area/s.
  • To support the overall clinical governance agenda within the maternity services, contributing as required to the achievement and maintenance of any external and internal accreditation
  • The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, other agencies, and service user representatives.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustin Tooting, South London, is a large teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre with our maternity unit providing care to over 5000 women/ birthing people each year.

  • St George's has four organisational values which are Excellent, Kind, Responsible and Respectful.
  • Our midwifery led Birth Centre - Carmen Birth Centre, named after one of our passionate community midwives - delivers around 600 babies a year.
  • Our values are designed to support us all in our day to day work and encourage good behaviours and team-working. St George's is committed to building a workforce in which each employee can enjoy a strong sense of belonging and where diversity, difference and uniqueness are truly valued. Our Trust focuses on staff well-being with a wealth of benefits from staff support and the Health and Wellbeing team.
  • All applications should be made on-line. Please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying, and that your supporting statement reflects these criteria.
  • We offer a comprehensive orientation package, annual mandatory updates and on-going support with professional development. We can provide accommodation information upon request, and there is an off-site nursery.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

200-6930424-GO-SMB

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and personal specifications for further details.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team and would like further information please contact

Martina Montagna

Intrapartum Consultant Midwife

martina.montagna@stgeorges.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and personal specifications for further details.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team and would like further information please contact

Martina Montagna

Intrapartum Consultant Midwife

martina.montagna@stgeorges.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Registered Midwife educated to degree level
  • SSSA qualification/mentorship

Desirable

  • NIPE qualification
  • NLS instructor
  • PROMPT train the trainer

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience
  • Experience as Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor
  • Experience supporting preceptees

Desirable

  • Previous educational/practice development post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Project Management Skills
  • Leadership skills
  • MDT working experience
  • Excellent clinical skills

Desirable

  • Developed research experience
  • Evidence of leadership development
Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Registered Midwife educated to degree level
  • SSSA qualification/mentorship

Desirable

  • NIPE qualification
  • NLS instructor
  • PROMPT train the trainer

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience
  • Experience as Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor
  • Experience supporting preceptees

Desirable

  • Previous educational/practice development post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Project Management Skills
  • Leadership skills
  • MDT working experience
  • Excellent clinical skills

Desirable

  • Developed research experience
  • Evidence of leadership development

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Intrapartum Consultant Midwife

Martina Montagna

martina.montagna@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087254099

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

200-6930424-GO-SMB

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


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