Education & Practice Development Midwife

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking an experienced educator within maternity to support the Education and Practice Development Lead. You will implement education and training strategies, promote CPD, and work clinically with ward staff to ensure development aligns with appraisals and service needs.

You will facilitate staff development through clinical supervision and mentorship, contribute to mandatory training delivery, and collaborate with CMG and Trust teams to monitor

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife
• NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
• First Degree

Responsibilities

• Support the Education and Practice Development Lead, implementing education, training and practice development strategies.
• Deliver continuing professional development through education and training across maternity.
• Monitor and evaluate education, training and development through audit, governance and staff feedback.
• Work clinically with ward staff to deliver education and ensure development aligns with Appraisal / PDP and service needs.
• Facilitate staff development and provide clinical supervision and mentorship.
• Collaborate with CMG and Trust teams to deliver mandatory training and monitor training compliance.
• Contribute to the delivery of CMG and Trust CIP and promote multi-professional teamwork.

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Support the Education and Practice Development Lead, implementing education, training and practice development strategies.

Support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across all areas of maternity

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development through audit, governance and staff feedback

Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce 'fit for purpose' and 'fit for practice'.

You will be contributing to the management of the CMG Study Leave Budget by monitoring access via the UHL Non-Medical Study Leave Policy.

You will be expected to work innovatively within the Education Team towards the delivery of CMG and Trust CIP.

Actively facilitate staff development and support through clinical supervision and act as a supervisor and mentor.

Communicate effectively with the Education and Practice Development Team (CMG and Trust), Senior Midwives/ Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medical and AHP staff and CMG Management Teams.

Share best practice in the clinical area and outside of the CMG.

Work clinically and effectively with ward staff to deliver education, training and ensure development is linked to their Appraisal / PDP and needs of the service.

Promote team working within the clinical area and across the multi-professional team.

Contribute to the successful delivery of mandatory training, and monitoring of training compliance.

Work collaboratively with Patient Safety & Patient Improvement teams, to create and maintain safe, patient centred maternity care

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife
• Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
• First Degree

Desirable criteria

• Working towards a Master's
• Degree in relevant area

Experience

Essential criteria

• Suitable Post-Registration clinical experience to include relevant speciality
• Education and Practice experience
• Knowledge of nurse / midwife AHP education and clinical practice
• Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes.
• Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience at Band 6/7 Level

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of education/ practice development

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Teaching/assessment skills Effective communicator
• Leadership & motivation skills Evidence of audit and change management ability
• Computer literate
• Motivate self /others
• Supervise, educate and develop others

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Effective decision making and problem solving
• Demonstrates a good understanding of Clinical governance

Desirable criteria

• Audit/ research experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Assertive and confident
• Personal and professional maturity
• Recognition of own limitations
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Able to work independently and within a team
• Excellent time keeping
• Team worker
• Adaptable and flexible with working hours and conditions

Desirable criteria

• Ability to utilise resources Efficiently

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Additional Information

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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