Job summary
Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate- Maternity
Band 7 £38,890 - £44,503 per annum pro rata
22.5 hours per week (0.6 WTE)
Closing Date: 25th June 2021
Interview Date: 9th July 2021
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic, forward thinking and experienced midwife to work as the Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) AT George Eliot Hospital.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.#JoinTeamEliot
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will deploy the A-EQUIP model of advocating and educating for quality improvement (NHS England 2017), which provides a continuous improvement process that builds upon personal and professional resilience of midwives to enhance the quality of care for women.
This role is an integral part of the maternity service. You will be expected to collaborate with the local quality & safety, governance and practice development teams, providing professional advice and supporting quality improvement. You will also be part of the regional network of PMAs.
The successful candidate would be accountable to the Associate Director of Midwifery and report directly to the Clinical Governance Lead.
You will also have an on-call commitment to support the service as part of the escalation policy.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision toexcel at patient caretakes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Professional Midwifery Advocate will use the A-EQUIP (Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement) approach to support all midwives to improve system performance and the experiences of midwives and women.
The A-EQUIP model is based on four distinct functions:
- Restoration Clinical supervision
- Personal Action for Quality Improvement
- Education and Development
- Monitoring, evaluation and quality improvement
The model supports a continuous improvement process that aims to build personal and professional resilience, enhance quality of care, and improve outcomes, whilst developing leadership capability. It also aims to ensure that through staff development, action to improve quality of care becomes an intrinsic part of everyones job, every day, in all parts of the system.
The A-EQUIP model is also designed to support women through advocating for their needs, providing direct support for women within a restorative approach and undertaking quality improvement in collaboration with women.
You will be pivotal in providing professional leadership to midwives by embedding the A-EQUIP model of support. You should be an enthusiastic and visionary leader, being able to influence others through education and multidisciplinary working.
You will be expected to support midwives by providing and promoting regular sessions of restorative clinical supervision (RCS) and championing a culture of openness, reflection and professional resilience.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Professional Midwifery Advocate will use the A-EQUIP (Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement) approach to support all midwives to improve system performance and the experiences of midwives and women.
The A-EQUIP model is based on four distinct functions:
- Restoration Clinical supervision
- Personal Action for Quality Improvement
- Education and Development
- Monitoring, evaluation and quality improvement
The model supports a continuous improvement process that aims to build personal and professional resilience, enhance quality of care, and improve outcomes, whilst developing leadership capability. It also aims to ensure that through staff development, action to improve quality of care becomes an intrinsic part of everyones job, every day, in all parts of the system.
The A-EQUIP model is also designed to support women through advocating for their needs, providing direct support for women within a restorative approach and undertaking quality improvement in collaboration with women.
You will be pivotal in providing professional leadership to midwives by embedding the A-EQUIP model of support. You should be an enthusiastic and visionary leader, being able to influence others through education and multidisciplinary working.
You will be expected to support midwives by providing and promoting regular sessions of restorative clinical supervision (RCS) and championing a culture of openness, reflection and professional resilience.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- 5 years Post-Registration experience
- Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of undertaking a Quality Improvement project
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Leadership and motivation skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to supervise and demonstrate potential to lead
- Organisational and negotiation skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of national initiatives and drivers in maternity care
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Degree
- Qualified Professional midwifery Advocate
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching and Assessor Qualification
- Undertaken a management course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Flexibility
- Full driving license
- To work clinically during times of peak in activity
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- 5 years Post-Registration experience
- Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of undertaking a Quality Improvement project
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Leadership and motivation skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to supervise and demonstrate potential to lead
- Organisational and negotiation skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of national initiatives and drivers in maternity care
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Degree
- Qualified Professional midwifery Advocate
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching and Assessor Qualification
- Undertaken a management course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Diplomatic
- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Flexibility
- Full driving license
- To work clinically during times of peak in activity
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
