Job summary
The Maternity Practice based Educator midwife will work in collaboration with the Practice Based Educator Lead Midwife for the development, planning, co-ordination and delivery of mandatory and continued professional education programmes for all staff within the maternity unit.
Assessment, planning and delivery of care to women and their families through the antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period. Ensuring collaboration with theWard Manager/Team Leader ensuring delivery of high standards of care throughan efficient, effective service.
Main duties of the job
In the role of a practice-based educator midwife, you will collaborate with the Practice Based Lead midwife to foster, develop, and implement a coordinated and systematic approach to practice development and the integration of evidence into practice.
- Serve as an exemplary figure for both pre and post-registration learners in the Maternity Division.- Offer expert advice and instruction in clinical practice as needed.- Facilitate and conduct clinical skills and other compulsory training to ensure the division complies with national NHS policies and guidelines.- Utilize a high level of personal and professional autonomy, leveraging advanced specialist skills and knowledge.- Proactively support practice and educational advancement at the ward/departmental and community levels.- Collaborate and partner with the Trust's Learning and Development department and other Directorate/Divisional Education Leads where appropriate.
About us
As a prominent healthcare provider and one of the largest employers in Stockport, we occupy a unique position within the community.
We are committed to creating an organisation that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve. To this end, we are focused on enhancing the diversity of our workforce to accurately represent our local population.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity. We are especially interested in candidates from underrepresented groups within our workforce.
Should you need assistance with your application, please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss alternative methods of application.
Understanding the importance of flexible working, we seriously consider all requests and strive to accommodate them in a way that aligns with our service's requirements.
The benefits we offer include:
o 27-33 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidayso Membership in the NHS pension schemeo Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and moreo Discounts for NHS staffo A cycle to work schemeo Salary finance options for loans, savings, budgeting, and debt management
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
Have a comprehensive, specialized theoretical knowledge in their field and support the education, training, and professional development of midwives, maternity support workers, and obstetric and anaesthetic allied health professionals. The Practice Based Educator Midwife will be involved in designing, implementing, and delivering education programs aligned with national strategies, safety initiatives, and Local Maternity and Neonatal Systems (LMNS).
Serve as a role model demonstrating midwifery expertise, assist the Practice Based Educator Lead Midwife in maintaining an ongoing program of education and clinical skills support for the maternity multi-professional team within maternity services.
Monitor key training performance in alignment with the trust's training needs analysis, regional and national safety initiatives, and national work programs.
Support the Practice Based Educator Lead Midwife in tracking training compliance progress, aiding in formal reporting requirements and action planning.
Promote a positive learning environment within maternity services, take a proactive approach to workforce development, and assist with developing and facilitating training, education, and clinical skills for staff as needed.
Help develop equipment training competencies, ensuring all competency training and assessment requirements are met according to current Trust standards.
Ensure all staff complete mandatory training and maintain records to meet Trust targets.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
Have a comprehensive, specialized theoretical knowledge in their field and support the education, training, and professional development of midwives, maternity support workers, and obstetric and anaesthetic allied health professionals. The Practice Based Educator Midwife will be involved in designing, implementing, and delivering education programs aligned with national strategies, safety initiatives, and Local Maternity and Neonatal Systems (LMNS).
Serve as a role model demonstrating midwifery expertise, assist the Practice Based Educator Lead Midwife in maintaining an ongoing program of education and clinical skills support for the maternity multi-professional team within maternity services.
Monitor key training performance in alignment with the trust's training needs analysis, regional and national safety initiatives, and national work programs.
Support the Practice Based Educator Lead Midwife in tracking training compliance progress, aiding in formal reporting requirements and action planning.
Promote a positive learning environment within maternity services, take a proactive approach to workforce development, and assist with developing and facilitating training, education, and clinical skills for staff as needed.
Help develop equipment training competencies, ensuring all competency training and assessment requirements are met according to current Trust standards.
Ensure all staff complete mandatory training and maintain records to meet Trust targets.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of good record keeping and documentation
- Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
- Treats colleagues with dignity and respect
- Capacity to work within a multi disciplinary team
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Inspires others and leads by example
- Clinically competent
- Proven ability to problem solve
- Effective organisational skills
- Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
- Awareness of clinical governance process
- IT skills
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
- Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Enthusiasm and inspirational skills
Desirable
- Able to work flexibly rotating on to day and night duty if required
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- Proven workload management of self
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi agency working
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of research activities
- Experience of leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of multi-agency working together in child protection
- Knowledge of the public health agenda
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Three years experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Occupational health clearance
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of good record keeping and documentation
- Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
- Treats colleagues with dignity and respect
- Capacity to work within a multi disciplinary team
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Inspires others and leads by example
- Clinically competent
- Proven ability to problem solve
- Effective organisational skills
- Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
- Awareness of clinical governance process
- IT skills
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
- Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Enthusiasm and inspirational skills
Desirable
- Able to work flexibly rotating on to day and night duty if required
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- Proven workload management of self
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi agency working
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of research activities
- Experience of leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of multi-agency working together in child protection
- Knowledge of the public health agenda
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Three years experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Occupational health clearance
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).
