Preceptorship Programme Lead Midwife

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bournemouth seeks an Operational Lead for the Preceptorship Program to support the education and training of Midwives. The role involves coordinating clinical skills training and delivering high-quality education. Candidates should demonstrate excellent leadership in clinical education and patient care. The position offers the opportunity to influence and improve practices in maternity services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based education programmes for Preceptorship Program Midwives.
• Support Midwives with individual development plans to achieve competencies.
• Role model safe, high-quality patient care.

Job description

Overview

To support the operational management of the Maternity Practice Development Team in conjunction with the Practice Development Lead Midwife. To act as Operational lead for the Preceptorship Program, including the Internationally Educate Midwives induction and OSCE Training Programmes and Clinical Skills training. To coordinate the planning, delivery, updating and evaluation of high-quality evidence-based clinical education and clinical skills training across the maternity department. To role model UHD Trust Values and strategic objectives in relation to education and training.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with senior staff from within Care Group Directorates and the Blended Education and Training Department, coordinate, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based education programmes to promote high-quality patient care and safety for Preceptorship Program Midwives.
• Support the Midwives with a special interest in practice development in devising development plans for individuals requiring assistance in achieving competencies or requiring additional support in the clinical area.
• Role model the delivery of safe, high-quality evidence-based patient care.
• Be part of the operational coordination team providing operational support and acting as a point of contact for the unit on a shift basis. Escalate issues associated with clinical education and clinical skills training to the Consultant Midwife.
• Support the operational management of the Maternity Clinical Education Team to deliver the Preceptorship Program for band 5 Midwives, ensuring evidence-based practice aligned with Trust policy and procedure, supporting the NHS England National Preceptorship Framework for Midwifery to promote high-quality patient care and patient safety.
• The purpose of preceptorship is to provide support, guidance and development for all newly registered practitioners to build confidence and develop further competence as they transition from student to autonomous professional.
• The core purpose is to ensure our workforce is supported and skilled and in turn improves retention for newly registered midwives.
• To facilitate Preceptorship Program Education Days.
• To ensure that the Practice Development Team delivers a high-quality service and to line manage all preceptorship program midwives.

Additional information

Please note:

• Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
• This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
• COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
• Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

UHD is University Hospitals Dorset, a three-site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We offer health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our estates programme aims to deliver state-of-the-art facilities to meet current and future healthcare needs. The area offers attractive work/life balance and access to nearby natural beauty and travel options.

Equality and recruitment notes

We believe that having a diverse workforce and allowing people to be themselves is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work. We especially welcome applications from minority groups. We are signed up to Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes. We acknowledge candidates may use AI tools to prepare applications, but submissions should reflect your own experience and suitability.

Relocation and travel

UHD are investing in services across the Trust with transformation and development following merger and the New Hospital Programme. If the role or service relocates as part of planned moves, employees may not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder’s home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute; other changes will be managed according to relevant terms and conditions.