Practice Development Midwife
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
The closing date is 06 May 2025
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced midwife to join the practice education team co-ordinating education and training for the maternity multi-professional team. You will need to be self-driven, clinically sound, approachable and well organised. In this key role you will work closely with the multi- disciplinary team.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
- To provide professional leadership and vision which promotes evidence based, women centred care, autonomous midwifery practice and an integrated maternity service.
- To be an advocate of normality and show a commitment to help 'normalise' the birth experience for women undergoing complicated births wherever possible.
- To be responsible for co-ordinating and implementing the in-service training and continuing professional education of maternity staff, in line with the national agenda and with a focus on evidence based, women centred care.
- To act as a resource for clinical advice and professional direction in midwifery care, promoting an educational environment in the clinical setting.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 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. 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. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
- Co-ordinating and implementing the in- service training and continuing professional education of midwifery and associated staff
- The post holder will ensure staff have appropriate training for their defined area of management with regard to Health & safety at Work Regulations COSHH regulations and any Trust mandatory training
- Investigate incidents as required applying RCA where applicable
- Will be required to participate in performance/disciplinary matters with staff
- Participate in the production of an annual TNA based on individual staff personnel development plans
- Routinely measure and analyse standards through a range of audit activity using a range of IT packages
- Significantly contribute to the safeguarding strategy embedded in the Trust by active representation and consequent dissemination of in-house and external safeguarding meetings and their action points
- Ensure that staff access the Trust Child protection mandatory training and are supported with additional training needs as required
- Facilitate and participate in safeguarding children's audits, both nationally and locally, leading within own clinical area as agreed.
- Facilitates appropriate channels of communication for safeguarding updates
- Contributes to the maintenance of effective systems of communication between agencies, both statutory and voluntary
- Employees of the Trust have a responsibility at all times to ensure the wellbeing and safety of children under the care of the organisation and to comply with the Trusts policies and procedures in this.
- The Trust has a statutory duty to ensure that patients, clients and members of the public are consulted and involved in decisions about local health service developments. You should be mindful of this and do what you can, as appropriate to your role and level of responsibility, to meet this duty.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
- Co-ordinating and implementing the in- service training and continuing professional education of midwifery and associated staff
- The post holder will ensure staff have appropriate training for their defined area of management with regard to Health & safety at Work Regulations COSHH regulations and any Trust mandatory training
- Investigate incidents as required applying RCA where applicable
- Will be required to participate in performance/disciplinary matters with staff
- Participate in the production of an annual TNA based on individual staff personnel development plans
- Routinely measure and analyse standards through a range of audit activity using a range of IT packages
- Significantly contribute to the safeguarding strategy embedded in the Trust by active representation and consequent dissemination of in-house and external safeguarding meetings and their action points
- Ensure that staff access the Trust Child protection mandatory training and are supported with additional training needs as required
- Facilitate and participate in safeguarding children's audits, both nationally and locally, leading within own clinical area as agreed.
- Facilitates appropriate channels of communication for safeguarding updates
- Contributes to the maintenance of effective systems of communication between agencies, both statutory and voluntary
- Employees of the Trust have a responsibility at all times to ensure the wellbeing and safety of children under the care of the organisation and to comply with the Trusts policies and procedures in this.
- The Trust has a statutory duty to ensure that patients, clients and members of the public are consulted and involved in decisions about local health service developments. You should be mindful of this and do what you can, as appropriate to your role and level of responsibility, to meet this duty.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters in Midwifery
- Leadership / management course or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Relevant and current clinical experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters in Midwifery
- Leadership / management course or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Relevant and current clinical experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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).
