Job summary
The post holder will work closely with the other members of the practice development team to manage in situ skills drills and managing multi-professional training in the department. The post holder will also support practice assessors and practice supervisors and midwives undertaking post registration courses. The post holder will also work with the practice development team in the development of midwifery practice and enhance the overall quality of patient care. It is expected that the post holder will work clinically, supporting students and staff as a requirement of the role.
The Practice Development Midwife will provide evidence-based advice, and support to all maternity staff. The focus of this post is to support preceptor midwives (midwives in their first year of employment following qualification). The practice development midwife will be responsible for managing in situ skills drills and managing multi-professional training in the department, including PROMPT.
Main duties of the job
The poster holder will have substantial post-registration experience as a midwife in a range of clinical settings and experience supporting students and maternity colleagues. They will have strong clinical competence across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. The post holder will have effective communication skills for multidisciplinary working and delivering feedback. Involvement with audit and guideline development and experience or interest in quality improvement projects, whilst embedding evidence-based practice. Teaching and facilitation skills to support training, preceptorship and develop targeted education plans.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as an autonomous practitioner in all areas of midwifery practice as guided by The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2019). Work in all clinical areas demonstrating advanced clinical skills, knowledge and expertise in all aspects of midwifery care.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as an autonomous practitioner in all areas of midwifery practice as guided by The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2019). Work in all clinical areas demonstrating advanced clinical skills, knowledge and expertise in all aspects of midwifery care.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Active registration with the NMC as a registered Midwife
- Midwifery degree
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
Desirable
- Newborn Infant Physical Examiner
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment.
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills and ability to utilise Word; Excel and Powerpoint
- Decision making skills
- Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
- Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery.
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
- Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of service delivery are continually evaluated and improved.
- Tenacity to pursue goals energetically and succeed despite resistance
- Strong, professional leadership qualities, assertive and self-confident individual
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience in using social media platforms to depart information
Clinical/Experience
Desirable
- Substantial post midwifery qualification experience
- Previous experience of training and education
- Midwifery mentor (pre 2018) or Practice Supervisor & Practice Assessor qualification
- Previous experience of leading a project or change initiative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Creative and Flexible
- Resilient under pressure
- Team focused
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
- Understands the implications of Equal opportunities in practice
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Active registration with the NMC as a registered Midwife
- Midwifery degree
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
Desirable
- Newborn Infant Physical Examiner
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment.
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills and ability to utilise Word; Excel and Powerpoint
- Decision making skills
- Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
- Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery.
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
- Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of service delivery are continually evaluated and improved.
- Tenacity to pursue goals energetically and succeed despite resistance
- Strong, professional leadership qualities, assertive and self-confident individual
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience in using social media platforms to depart information
Clinical/Experience
Desirable
- Substantial post midwifery qualification experience
- Previous experience of training and education
- Midwifery mentor (pre 2018) or Practice Supervisor & Practice Assessor qualification
- Previous experience of leading a project or change initiative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Creative and Flexible
- Resilient under pressure
- Team focused
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
- Understands the implications of Equal opportunities in practice
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
