Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic, highly motivated, and enthusiastic midwife to join the Maternity Practice Development Midwifery team at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Practice Development midwife for Maternity Support Workers.
The Practice Development Midwife for Maternity Support Workers plays a pivotal role in promoting excellence in maternity care through a focus on clinical education and support. This role combines leadership, education, and clinical practice to ensure safe, evidence-based, and high-quality care. The post holder will support the development of all maternity staff with a focus on MSW upskilling, and contribute to the continuous improvement of maternity services.
Main duties of the job
- The Practice Development Midwife will be responsible for the enhanced clinical support and development of maternity staff, particularly Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) working both in hospital and the community settings. This includes maintaining an up to date register of continuing education for maternity staff.
- An integral part of the role will be the provision of clinical and professional advice ensuring optimal use of MSW and midwives' skills
- They will liaise closely with the Deputy Director of Midwifery, Consultant Midwives, Obstetric Team, Education leads, Midwifery Matrons, ward managers and Higher Education Institute partners regarding training needs for staff
- The Practice Development Midwife will support the coordination of the maternity training week and the in-situ drills and skills, working in collaboration with the wider maternity PDM tea
- They will work alongside Maternity Support Workers and midwives in clinical practice who require additional support.
- Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife currently registered to practice
- Evidence of Post Registration
- Mentorship Course, SSSA or Equivalent
Desirable
- Masters qualification or relevant masters' level experience in relevant specialist area.
- Teaching qualification or proven teaching track record
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to exercise own initiative
- Ability to analyse complex clinical issues
- Ability to deal calmly with a range of personalities and situations
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Teaching skills
- Advanced clinical midwifery expertise
- Ability to work as an autonomous midwifery practitioner
- IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to work flexibly; With a non-judgemental approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Proven skills in change management
- Ability to make formal & informal presentations locally and to a wider audience
Experience
Essential
- Well rounded clinical experience in maternity
- Clinical teaching
- Evidence of teaching/working as a mentor to student midwives
Desirable
- Previous Band 7 experience
- Experience of formal teaching
- Experience of formulating development plans
- Engagement with Trust, System and Regional initiatives for MSWs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of NMC Midwives Rules & Standards
- Up to date and in depth knowledge of current professional issues both locally and nationally
- Knowledge of current professional issues and healthcare legislation
- Knowledge of Maternity Support Worker role and development needs
Desirable
- Knowledge of matenity support worker initiatives locally, regionally and nationally
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding the importance of being a role model to other staff
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act 2010
- Flexible approach to work
- Commitment to the provision of a high quality maternity service
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife currently registered to practice
- Evidence of Post Registration
- Mentorship Course, SSSA or Equivalent
Desirable
- Masters qualification or relevant masters' level experience in relevant specialist area.
- Teaching qualification or proven teaching track record
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to exercise own initiative
- Ability to analyse complex clinical issues
- Ability to deal calmly with a range of personalities and situations
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Teaching skills
- Advanced clinical midwifery expertise
- Ability to work as an autonomous midwifery practitioner
- IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to work flexibly; With a non-judgemental approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Proven skills in change management
- Ability to make formal & informal presentations locally and to a wider audience
Experience
Essential
- Well rounded clinical experience in maternity
- Clinical teaching
- Evidence of teaching/working as a mentor to student midwives
Desirable
- Previous Band 7 experience
- Experience of formal teaching
- Experience of formulating development plans
- Engagement with Trust, System and Regional initiatives for MSWs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of NMC Midwives Rules & Standards
- Up to date and in depth knowledge of current professional issues both locally and nationally
- Knowledge of current professional issues and healthcare legislation
- Knowledge of Maternity Support Worker role and development needs
Desirable
- Knowledge of matenity support worker initiatives locally, regionally and nationally
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding the importance of being a role model to other staff
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act 2010
- Flexible approach to work
- Commitment to the provision of a high quality maternity service
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).
