Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the midwifery preceptorship programme, supporting the transition from student to newly qualified midwife. Acting as a role model, you will provide support for the preceptee midwives as they consolidate their learning and skills. As a member of the education team, you will work with the preceptee midwives to enhance their experience, build confidence and establish a strong foundation for their future career.
The overall function of this post is to lead the delivery of a high-quality preceptorship programme within the Trust for all midwifery preceptors. Developing and delivering a quality programme supporting leadership development, clinical skills and simulation.
To develop a process to support those registrants who are new to Trust to reduce duplication of training.
The post holder will be required to work closely with recruits to provide a robust model of pastoral support and act as a coach, mentor and supportive listener.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Midwifery Clinical Preceptorship Pastoral and Retention Lead position available at WUTH.
If you have any further questions please contact the named professionals below.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Midwifery Clinical Preceptorship Pastoral and Retention Lead position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £16 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Midwifery Clinical Preceptorship Pastoral and Retention Lead position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £16 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications, specific experience and training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with extensive experience as band 6 midwife
- Postgraduate qualification relating to education
- Completion of Masters Degree or willing to work towards
- Experience of delivering education within a healthcare setting
- Clinical supervision
- Practice assessor/supervisor
Other Requirements
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of governing body standards for professionals
- Sound extensive clinical knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of developing policies and procedures
- Experience of simulation
- Line management experience
- Experience of leading and implementing change
Desirable
- Professional Midwifery Advocate
- Budget awareness
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent role model
- Approachable to others
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
- Works in line with Trust policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications, specific experience and training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with extensive experience as band 6 midwife
- Postgraduate qualification relating to education
- Completion of Masters Degree or willing to work towards
- Experience of delivering education within a healthcare setting
- Clinical supervision
- Practice assessor/supervisor
Other Requirements
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of governing body standards for professionals
- Sound extensive clinical knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of developing policies and procedures
- Experience of simulation
- Line management experience
- Experience of leading and implementing change
Desirable
- Professional Midwifery Advocate
- Budget awareness
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent role model
- Approachable to others
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
- Works in line with Trust policies and procedures
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).
