Job summary
Practice Development Midwife - with a focus on preceptorship.
The post holder will be involved in the designing, implementation and delivery of education to all members of the maternity multi-professional team. This role, however, has a significantfocus on the support of newly qualified midwives throughout the preceptorship period, specifically co-ordinating the preceptorship package and facilitating a supportive environment, thereby enabling effective learning and professional development. The post holder will have responsibility for identifying, supporting, and evaluating newly qualified midwives' learning and development during the preceptorship period, ensuring that learning activities adhere to the national Department of Health Preceptorship Framework. This support extends to Line Manager responsibilities for a number of this group of staff, as well as working alongside newly qualified midwives to provide clinical support.
Main duties of the job
To line manager a group of NQMs, and as such co-ordinate their progress through the preceptorship package; complete all Trust onboarding processes whilst always ensuring fairness.
Work alongside NQMs, participating in established roster patterns to provide a 24/7 support mechanism for band 5 midwives.
Review and support current training and preceptorship packages in partnership with the Professional Practice and maternity risk and governance teams, Obstetricians, Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA's), HEIs and local training and education boards/ networks; develop creative ways of learning by building on what currently works well and beinnovative in using opportunities and different methods/ways to improve, thereby improving the experience and outcomes for newly qualified midwives at the end of their preceptorship programme.
To maintain accurate records of the progress of the preceptees through the preceptorship programme, including all managerial conversations, in line with Trust policies.
Collaborate with colleagues in Training and Development across the organisation to implement and support an appropriate Preceptorship Programme, and co-ordinate staff rotation, preceptor training and allocation in order to maximise the learning and consolidation for newly qualified members of the team.
Participate in the auditing of the effectiveness of the preceptorship programme, ensuring that learning and improvement remain a priority within the wider teams
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
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- NLS Provider/Instructor status
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate expert knowledge and experience
- Experience of teaching clinical skills and completing competency assessments
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous imorovement
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive highly complex or sensitive information and manage the consequential situations, and communicate (using a variety of methods) sensitively with staff at all levels whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality
Desirable
- Planning and delivering formal teaching sessions
- Audit / Risk Management / Research Experience
- Report Writing
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of current midwifery practices
- Teaching skills, including using a range of teaching and presentation styles
- Computer literate, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Desirable
- Leadership course (accredited or nationally recognised)
- Management of change experience
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Effective time management skills, planning and organizing a range of complex activities such as an education programme
- Ability to work as part of a team; working clinically when required, acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
- Ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, motivate, and gain the respect of other healthcare professionals at all levels of the organisation
- Excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of first-degree level study or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- NLS Provider/Instructor status
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate expert knowledge and experience
- Experience of teaching clinical skills and completing competency assessments
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous imorovement
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive highly complex or sensitive information and manage the consequential situations, and communicate (using a variety of methods) sensitively with staff at all levels whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality
Desirable
- Planning and delivering formal teaching sessions
- Audit / Risk Management / Research Experience
- Report Writing
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of current midwifery practices
- Teaching skills, including using a range of teaching and presentation styles
- Computer literate, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Desirable
- Leadership course (accredited or nationally recognised)
- Management of change experience
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Effective time management skills, planning and organizing a range of complex activities such as an education programme
- Ability to work as part of a team; working clinically when required, acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
- Ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, motivate, and gain the respect of other healthcare professionals at all levels of the organisation
- Excellent communication skills
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
Edgbaston
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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