Clinical Practice Facilitator For Midwifery

The Princess Alexandra Hospital Nhs Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Practice Facilitator for Midwifery on a fixed-term maternity leave contract. The role focuses on developing and overseeing midwifery placements for pre-registration midwives and Return to Practice learners, with strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and a learning culture.

You will work closely with the Trust education team, ward managers, PMAs and HEIs, supporting student interviews, skills days, and transition to practice.

Responsibilities

• To be the identified link in practice for all pre-registration, Shortened Midwifery Course and Return to Practice learners to promote a culture of supporting learners in practice throughout midwifery.
• To contribute to effective partnership working between the practice placement areas and Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in collaboration with the Head of Education.
• To be up to date with SSSA guidelines and understand the assessment process for learners.
• To promote feedback and dialogue between the Trust and HEIs, ensuring feedback following clinical placements is received and acted upon.
• To be involved with the recruitment process for entry into pre-registration programs at HEIs.
• To assist supervisors, assessors, practice educators and departmental managers to facilitate the integration of theory and practice within the clinical environment.
• To establish and explore strategies to enhance the clinical learning environment, including facilitating teaching and support sessions.
• Ensure all learners receive a robust induction and orientation to placement areas.
• To contribute to the development of policies and guidelines applicable to learners' placements.
• Maintain presence in the maternity clinical area by delivering direct patient care, including direct student supervision.

Job description

Job overview

This role provides an exciting opportunity to join the Midwifery Education Team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The Clinical Practice Facilitator for Midwifery will be responsible for developing, supporting and overseeing midwifery placements for pre-registration midwives, return to practice midwives, those undertaking the shortened midwifery course and allied health student placements.
To support, educate and develop clinical staff, supervisors, assessors, and students in line with the standards for student supervision and assessment (SSSA) guidelines you will need to possess excellent evidence-based midwifery knowledge and skills.
You will encourage the development of a learning culture where both supporting pre-registration education and lifelong learning are seen as integral to clinical practice. To achieve this you will work closely with the Trust education team, ward managers, specialist midwives, Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMAs) and senior leadership team. The role requires a close working relationship with our link universities, undertaking student interviews, skills days, and student forums. Supporting the transition of students to preceptorship band 5 midwives will be an important focus area.
The role requires strong organisational skills, a passion for nurturing lifelong learning and the ability to provide pastoral support.
Please note this is a fixed term contract for maternity leave, weekday hours only, and in addition has manager on call responsibilities (approximately 2 on-calls per month including nights and weekends).

Main duties of the job

• To be the identified link in practice for all pre-registration, Shortened Midwifery Course and Return to Practice learners to promote a culture of supporting learners in practice throughout midwifery.
• To contribute to effective partnership working between the practice placement areas and Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in collaboration with the Head of Education.
• To be up to date with SSSA guidelines and understand the assessment process for learners.
• To promote feedback and dialogue between the Trust and HEIs, ensuring feedback following clinical placements is received and acted upon.
• To be involved with the recruitment process for entry into pre-registration programs at HEIs.
• To assist supervisors, assessors, practice educators and departmental managers to facilitate the integration of theory and practice within the clinical environment.
• To establish and explore strategies to enhance the clinical learning environment, including facilitating teaching and support sessions.
• Ensure all learners receive a robust induction and orientation to placement areas.
• To contribute to the development of policies and guidelines applicable to learners' placements.
• Maintain presence in the maternity clinical area by delivering direct patient care, including direct student supervision.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave - a national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
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