Job summary
The post holder will be pivotal in the designing, implementation and delivery of education and development within all aspects of maternity. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that education and support is up to date with the latest evidence to generate effective learning and professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Professional Practice Team who work closely for the development and support of the multi-professional team within maternity. This team comprises of Practice Development, Preceptorship and Professional Midwifery Advocacy services, workingcohesively to support and develop staff, as well as having close working relationships with the wider team such as governance, to generate improvements in services and outcomes for women and their families.
Specific Key Responsibilities:o Review and support current training packages and educationalresources. In partnership with the Professional Practice and Maternity riskand governance Team, Obstetricians, Professional Midwifery Advocates(PMA's), HEIs and local training and education boards/ networks; developcreative ways of learning by building on what currently works well and beinnovative in using opportunities and different methods/ways to improvelearning.o To maintain accurate records on the Trust training database.o Support, develop and deliver safe, effective and outstanding care for women and their families.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of first-degree level study or equivalent
- All around midwifery experience
- Evidence of post registration education
- Completion of an approved programme of study leading to the Professional Midwifery Advocate qualification, at Masters (level 7) level
Desirable
- NLS Provider/Instructor status
- Leadership course (accredited or nationally recognised)
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching clinical skills and competency assessments
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Planning and delivering formal teaching sessions
Desirable
- Audit/Risk Management/Research Experience
- Report Writing
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of current midwifery practices
- Teaching skills, including using a range of teaching skills and presentation skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills (able to make swift, appropriate decisions in an emergency).
- Effective time management and demonstrates leadership qualities.
- Computer literate, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Effective time management skills, planning and organizing a range of complex activities such as an education programme or group clinical supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team; working clinically when required, acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of first-degree level study or equivalent
- All around midwifery experience
- Evidence of post registration education
- Completion of an approved programme of study leading to the Professional Midwifery Advocate qualification, at Masters (level 7) level
Desirable
- NLS Provider/Instructor status
- Leadership course (accredited or nationally recognised)
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching clinical skills and competency assessments
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Planning and delivering formal teaching sessions
Desirable
- Audit/Risk Management/Research Experience
- Report Writing
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of current midwifery practices
- Teaching skills, including using a range of teaching skills and presentation skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills (able to make swift, appropriate decisions in an emergency).
- Effective time management and demonstrates leadership qualities.
- Computer literate, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Effective time management skills, planning and organizing a range of complex activities such as an education programme or group clinical supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team; working clinically when required, acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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