Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Practice Development Team for a 6 month role. You will support our band 5s and MSWs and will participate in a number of key national projects within practice development.
As a clinically credible midwife, you will work with both our UK and internationally trained midwives in practice, helping them to transition their skills and experience and adapt to working as a band 5 midwife in the UK.
In addition to this, you will also deliver training, ensure competencies are met and participate in projects such as the new national preceptorship framework, MSW transformation project and CNST. This will involve engaging with relevant stakeholders including the MDT team and the main Trust education team.
We are a Trust that supports professional development and this position will give you the opportunity to implement new and innovative ways of working to support new recruits.
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties of this job will include:
- Supporting new band 5 midwives and ensuring that they are orientated to the Rosie
- Creating an individualised plan for each midwife, recognising their strengths and where they may need further support
- Maintaining visibility in the ward areas to ensure that midwives are supported in practice
- Working alongside them on a shift to support with clinical practice
- Supporting with teaching clinical skills and supporting with assessments
- Facilitating training sessions including obstetric emergencies or skills teaching and preceptorship day
- Working closely with ward managers and matrons to ensure that we are supporting our new midwives
Helping to deliver on key projects such as the national preceptorship framework, MSW transformation project and CNST
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Closing date is midnight on 30 July 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 13 July 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Closing date is midnight on 30 July 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 13 July 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife (Relevant experience is required)
- Professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of relevant on-going professional development
- Able to demonstrate on going learning
- Diploma /Degree in Midwifery
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Experience with Research or audit
- Mentorship Qualification
- NIPE Course
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
- Evidence of relevant clinical updating
- Robust understanding of Guidelines and Policies
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Involvement with clinical audit and research
- Use of computerised information system
- Participation and contribution to local Regional/National maternity forums
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of current research and its impact on evidence based care.
- Conversant with NMC rules governing practice
- Demonstrate awareness of clinical governance
- Knowledge of current reports/guidelines relating to Maternity Care and their implication
- Good all round knowledge of patient surveys and satisfaction questionnaires
Skills
Essential
- To be able to practice in all clinical areas in accordance with the NMC Rules and Standards
- Well-developed interpersonal and counselling skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to present to wide and varied audience
- Ability in perineal suturing, cannulation, I.V. drug additives and epidural management
- Able to demonstrate contribution to changing practice
- Sound knowledge of IT as required for the post
- Adaptability in all they do
- Good IT skills
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to travel between the Trust and the community services, as required
- Support and develop midwifery-led care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife (Relevant experience is required)
- Professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of relevant on-going professional development
- Able to demonstrate on going learning
- Diploma /Degree in Midwifery
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Experience with Research or audit
- Mentorship Qualification
- NIPE Course
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
- Evidence of relevant clinical updating
- Robust understanding of Guidelines and Policies
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Involvement with clinical audit and research
- Use of computerised information system
- Participation and contribution to local Regional/National maternity forums
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of current research and its impact on evidence based care.
- Conversant with NMC rules governing practice
- Demonstrate awareness of clinical governance
- Knowledge of current reports/guidelines relating to Maternity Care and their implication
- Good all round knowledge of patient surveys and satisfaction questionnaires
Skills
Essential
- To be able to practice in all clinical areas in accordance with the NMC Rules and Standards
- Well-developed interpersonal and counselling skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to present to wide and varied audience
- Ability in perineal suturing, cannulation, I.V. drug additives and epidural management
- Able to demonstrate contribution to changing practice
- Sound knowledge of IT as required for the post
- Adaptability in all they do
- Good IT skills
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to travel between the Trust and the community services, as required
- Support and develop midwifery-led care
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).