University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Lead Midwife for Training & Education

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Job summary

Through strong leadership and effective management, the Lead Midwife for Education and Training will support the site based education / practice development team to promote and deliver excellence, while maintaining and continually improving clinical standards evidenced by achievement of key quality performance indicators and national drivers. Your responsibility will be to ensure that the required compliance regarding training standards are met within the key areas set out in the Maternity Incentive Scheme (Year 5) and also that national recommendations from the Ockenden report and the Maternity and Neonatal three year plan are met.This will be achieved through high visibility, accessibility, and surveillance and taking a multidisciplinary approach to education and training. Although based at Brighton and Haywards Heath Hospitals there will be expectation to support the education across the four maternity sites of UH Sussex and travel across all areas.

Main duties of the job

You must demonstrate clinical expertise, competency in practice and behave as a role model in line with the Trust values.

Line Management of the site based Maternity Education Team including the preceptorship and practise education facilitators ensuring the preceptorship programme is constantly reviewed and the student's achieve the best possible experience and learning opprotunities.Oversee, support and participate as appropriate in the delivery of training programmers including PROMPT, Fetal Surveillance and Neonatal Life Support for the wider multidisciplinary team and provide the requested data to evidence compliance.To ensure the training provided is in line with local, regional and national standards which will include involvement with colleagues within the obstetric, anesthetic and neonatal services as well as maternity.To provide guidance, support and effective clinical leadership for not only the education team but for all staff undertaking training within maternity services, taking a share of responsibility for standards of clinical practice and help create an environment where excellent clinical care is provided.Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

18 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-5968460-JAN24

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton and Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide strategic direction and leadership in the development and implementation of training programmes for existing registered and unregistered health care professionals (bands 2-9) within the maternity service at UHSussex.
To work cohesively and lead and manage the Education team across the maternity service at UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust; including the four main hospital sites and community midwifery settings.
To manage programme resources in the most efficient and effective manner; to make a substantially, positive difference to the quality of health services delivered.
The post holder will take a lead role in partnership with Midwifery, Quality and Risk Management in developing the directorates strategic direction and policy framework. Ensures the team contributes significantly to the achievement of corporate objectives and values, monitors effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained.
Support compliance with NICE/CQC guidelines where relevant to midwifery and nursing practice, co-ordinate and lead audit of clinical practice.
Support compliance with changes relating to the Ockenden Report/CNST requirements and any other recent reviews.
The post holder will support the Head of Midwifery to manage the TNA/education budget across UHSussex, linking to service delivery and ensuring right staff with right skills in right place.
Provide support and deputise for the Director/Head of Midwifery in relation to Education and Practice Development in their absence.
The post is cross site within UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust
Participate in the manager on call rota.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide strategic direction and leadership in the development and implementation of training programmes for existing registered and unregistered health care professionals (bands 2-9) within the maternity service at UHSussex.
To work cohesively and lead and manage the Education team across the maternity service at UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust; including the four main hospital sites and community midwifery settings.
To manage programme resources in the most efficient and effective manner; to make a substantially, positive difference to the quality of health services delivered.
The post holder will take a lead role in partnership with Midwifery, Quality and Risk Management in developing the directorates strategic direction and policy framework. Ensures the team contributes significantly to the achievement of corporate objectives and values, monitors effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained.
Support compliance with NICE/CQC guidelines where relevant to midwifery and nursing practice, co-ordinate and lead audit of clinical practice.
Support compliance with changes relating to the Ockenden Report/CNST requirements and any other recent reviews.
The post holder will support the Head of Midwifery to manage the TNA/education budget across UHSussex, linking to service delivery and ensuring right staff with right skills in right place.
Provide support and deputise for the Director/Head of Midwifery in relation to Education and Practice Development in their absence.
The post is cross site within UHSussex NHS Foundation Trust
Participate in the manager on call rota.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Essential

Registered Midwife
Teaching Qualification
Previous post registration experience in education
ENB 997/998, mentor qualification or equivalent.
Masters or working towards
Evidence of professional development

Desirable

Experience of research
Evidence of quality improvement

Person Specification

Essential

Registered Midwife
Teaching Qualification
Previous post registration experience in education
ENB 997/998, mentor qualification or equivalent.
Masters or working towards
Evidence of professional development

Desirable

Experience of research
Evidence of quality improvement

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

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton and Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital

Brighton and Haywards Heath

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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