Job summary
The post holder will:
Lead on multi-disciplinary training at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
Provide strong, visible and effective clinical and managerial leadership as part of the maternity senior leader's team.
Provide clinical and educational support for all levels of midwifery, medical and support staff and maintain accurate records on the Trust training database.
Contribute to the multi-disciplinary clinical audit and governance activities. The post holder will assist with the review of published evidence including relevant national, regional and local reports.
Be a first line manager of a small team within the Professional development and education (PDE) work stream.
Main duties of the job
To work collaboratively with the senior team to implement, deliver and evaluate effective multi-disciplinary training within the maternity services at UHB NHS Trust
Lead the development of educational programmes and resources in accordance with Trust priorities and training needs analysis for multi-disciplinary staff groups including nurses and allied health professionals
Ensure proactive cascade of learning from incidents and complaints as an essential element of the education pathway.
Leads the development of competency based training
Leads forums on staff development
Promotes a multidisciplinary approach to learning.
Evaluate and audit training delivery by the team and make necessary changes following evidence based educational models.
Utilises appropriate change management strategies to facilitate change in the clinical environment
Participate in the implementation of the Patient and Public Involvement Strategy, diversity and disability requirements and other related policies which impact upon educational programmes.
Acts as a link with external Higher Education institutes to ensure appropriate clinical support for all learners. Participate in university course curriculum planning where appropriate
Continually review the way training and education is delivered to ensure it meets service needs
Monitor changes to midwifery practice nationally and advise the senior midwifery team accordingly.
Plan and organise educational programmes/courses to meet service needs
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Nurse/ Midwife on the NMC Register
- *Teaching and assessing Qualification
- *Degree level or equivalent experience
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
- *NLS Provider Status
Experience
Essential
- *Recent significant experience working at a senior level in an acute clinical area for the NHS/ healthcare setting.
- *Significant post registration experience working in an education setting.
- *Can demonstrate understanding and evidence of experience in practice based supervision and assessment
- *Experience of assessment and assignment marking and giving feedback.
- *Ability to lead on development of modules and deliver teaching packs/programmes to promote a learning environment.
- *Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- *Ability to support reflective practice
- *Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- *Application and understanding of professional policies and procedures
- *A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to review and assess clinical practice and make recommendations
- * Excellent IT skills e.g. Word, PowerPoint, email and Excel spread sheets. As well as excellent skills in report writing
- *Ability to challenge others
- *Clinically aware, competent and able
- *Ability to work in a variety of clinical settings with direct patient contact, including manual handling.
- *Demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting Trust and department needs, including cross site clinical shift working.
- *Excellent time management skills with the ability to self-manage their own diary
- *Ability to negotiate and influence decision making
- *Innovation
- *Presentation Skills
- *Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- *Effective leadership skills
- *Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice and to support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit
- *Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, according to service need
- *Able to work flexibly and travel across all UHB sites as required by the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Nurse/ Midwife on the NMC Register
- *Teaching and assessing Qualification
- *Degree level or equivalent experience
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
- *NLS Provider Status
Experience
Essential
- *Recent significant experience working at a senior level in an acute clinical area for the NHS/ healthcare setting.
- *Significant post registration experience working in an education setting.
- *Can demonstrate understanding and evidence of experience in practice based supervision and assessment
- *Experience of assessment and assignment marking and giving feedback.
- *Ability to lead on development of modules and deliver teaching packs/programmes to promote a learning environment.
- *Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- *Ability to support reflective practice
- *Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- *Application and understanding of professional policies and procedures
- *A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to review and assess clinical practice and make recommendations
- * Excellent IT skills e.g. Word, PowerPoint, email and Excel spread sheets. As well as excellent skills in report writing
- *Ability to challenge others
- *Clinically aware, competent and able
- *Ability to work in a variety of clinical settings with direct patient contact, including manual handling.
- *Demonstrate a flexible approach to meeting Trust and department needs, including cross site clinical shift working.
- *Excellent time management skills with the ability to self-manage their own diary
- *Ability to negotiate and influence decision making
- *Innovation
- *Presentation Skills
- *Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- *Effective leadership skills
- *Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice and to support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit
- *Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, according to service need
- *Able to work flexibly and travel across all UHB sites as required by the 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.
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).
