Job summary
We are looking for an exceptional individual to work with the Maternity education team at Newham University Hospital - Barts Health NHS Trust. This post will be a permanent, band 7 contract.
The post holder is required to work with the multi-disciplinary team at the Newham site, working alongside the Preceptorship midwives as well as organising their recruitment. The post holder will also collaborate in facilitating the statutory and Mandatory training within the Midwifery and Maternity Support workers and midwifery teams; ensuring training is collated and reported at local and Trust levels.
The role has a strong clinical focus therefore you should be able to demonstrate expertise in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care; specifically in the use of NICE guidance and expert knowledge of key obstetric emergencies and fetal monitoring.
If you are passionate about education and development of staff with the aim of providing high quality care this is the opportunity for you. We are looking for a knowledgeable, inspirational and confident individual to work with our team to continue improving the support for our staff in maternity.
Main duties of the job
Organise, deliver, and lead skills learning for preceptors and preceptees.
Coordinate and manage the preceptor practice evaluation process.
Provide expert teaching and support in electronic fetal monitoring and fetal surveillance.
Act as a key member of the maternity education faculty.
- Support preceptees in their role and ongoing continuing professional development.
- Empower midwives and maternity support workers to provide effective health education and advice
- Promote a welcoming, supportive learning environment across practice areas
- Review and adapt teaching and learning to meet internal and external standards.
- Maintain accurate records of preceptorship and junior midwives.
- Work collaboratively across professional boundaries to support team learning
- Maintain own clinical competence through regular practice and continuing professional development
- Comply with the NMC Code and professional standards
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of preceptorship arrangements
- Participate in recruitment and selection processes
- Provide first-line professional advice on preceptorship issues and implement action plans.
- Be accountable to the Head of Service for maintaining a high-quality learning environment.
- Remain a visible, knowledgeable, and highly competent practitioner and educator.
- Participate in education research, data collection, and multidisciplinary collaboration
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and theperson specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For bothdocuments, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and theperson specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For bothdocuments, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree level qualification
- Practice Assessor/Sign-off mentor qualification
Desirable
- Post Basic Qualification relevant to area of practice.
- Attendance on a clinical leadership programme
Skills
Essential
- Current clinical expertise and leadership, with current midwifery practice experience, excellent intrapartum skills (including obstetric emergencies, cannulation and suturing), and advanced electronic fetal monitoring and interpretation skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills
- Excellent electronic fetal monitoring and interpretation skills
- Ability to work both in a team and individually
Knowldege
Essential
- Knowledge of current evidence and guidelines around electronic fetal monitoring and its interpretation
- Knowledge about current evidence and reports influencing practice.
- Knowledge of understanding of equal opportunities.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and Control
- Understanding of Child and vulnerable adults Protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3-5 years in Midwifery
- Experience in quality, clinical audit and clinical developments
- Experience of mentoring students and teaching in practice
Desirable
- Experience of teaching professional development and professional issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree level qualification
- Practice Assessor/Sign-off mentor qualification
Desirable
- Post Basic Qualification relevant to area of practice.
- Attendance on a clinical leadership programme
Skills
Essential
- Current clinical expertise and leadership, with current midwifery practice experience, excellent intrapartum skills (including obstetric emergencies, cannulation and suturing), and advanced electronic fetal monitoring and interpretation skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills
- Excellent electronic fetal monitoring and interpretation skills
- Ability to work both in a team and individually
Knowldege
Essential
- Knowledge of current evidence and guidelines around electronic fetal monitoring and its interpretation
- Knowledge about current evidence and reports influencing practice.
- Knowledge of understanding of equal opportunities.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and Control
- Understanding of Child and vulnerable adults Protection
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3-5 years in Midwifery
- Experience in quality, clinical audit and clinical developments
- Experience of mentoring students and teaching in practice
Desirable
- Experience of teaching professional development and professional issues
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).
