Job summary
Are you an experienced, passionate midwife with a special
interest in clinical education? Do you want to shape the future of maternity
services and make a lasting impact on women and their families? If so, we want
to hear from you!
At Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, approximately 5,400
women each year choose to birth with us. We provide high-quality antenatal,
intrapartum, and postnatal care across the Wakefield district and North
Kirklees, offering a range of birth choices including:
Home birth
Freestanding Birth Centre (Dewsbury District Hospital)
Alongside Birth Centre
Consultant-led Delivery Suite (Wakefield)
As a Clinical Practice Education Midwife, you will:
Drive innovation and improvement within our evolving
maternity services.
Be part of a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team
that values new ideas and modern approaches to care.
Receive ongoing professional development opportunities and
leadership support.
What Were Looking For:
An experienced, dedicated midwife with a passion for
education.
A commitment to enhancing maternity care services.
Enthusiasm for innovation and service improvement.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us and help shape the future of maternity care at Mid
Yorkshire Hospitals. In return for your expertise, we offer educational
opportunities, professional growth, and a chance to be part of our established
leadership team.
For more information please contact Susan Rooney susan.rooney2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The preferred candidate will provide visible, effective leadership across maternity services.
They will lead multi-disciplinary training and support clinical education within the Trust .The successful candidate will design and deliver innovative learning environments and training programmes
The chosen candidate will work closely with the Lead for
Maternity Education ,Matrons, Ward Managers and Clinical Governance Lead to provide
a coordinated programme of educational activities that creates a positive and
supportive learning culture
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work
collaboratively with the senior team to implement and deliver
multi-disciplinary obstetric mandatory training, assist in the clinical audit
programme for the directorate, lead on Midwifery audit, review national
regional and local guidelines/reports to ensure changes to practice are
embedded.
These will
include:
Develop a training needs analysis for ongoing midwifery
clinical development.
Develop, coordinate and facilitate annual mandatory update
days for midwives and RNs and HCA/MSW,
Teach all aspects of the mandatory update day (in the
absence of visiting speakers) as and when required
Provide clinically based education to midwives as required
Preceptor newly qualified midwives
Work alongside midwives within the clinical environments
Have a visible presence in the clinical area and work
clinically as required by the demands of the unit
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the
training and development programme for Maternity Support Worker
Maintain knowledge of current best practice based on
National Guidance/research and share this with colleagues
Undertake
systematic literature searches using health related databases, the
Intranet and any other relevant information sources (e.g. NSFs, NICE
guidelines, maternal mortality report and perinatal mortality reports).
Undertake
data collection using a variety of methods
Undertake
data analysis and assisting with production of audit reports and training
Presenting
project findings to clinical teams and committees/forums as appropriate
To
liaise closely with the department and Trust Risk management and
governance team in meeting the divisional targets in relation to the NHSLA
Maternity Standards.
To
provide support to the Maternity risk and Governance Manger to achieve
delivery of NHSLA maternity standards training requirements, publish
regular newsletter updating staff on training, audit and changes to
practice.
To
develop, and systematically implement and deliver a varied and interesting
mandatory training programme including obstetric emergency skill drills
programme to include in house fire drills which support frontline
delivery of care.
Review
changes to midwifery practice nationally and advise the senior midwifery
team accordingly and ensure changes to midwifery practice are cascaded
within well organised training with information communicated to all
relevant clinical teams.
To
maintain and interrogate the Maternity training database compiling data
reports summarising training needs analysis and attendance reports to relevant
departmental and divisional governance committees.
To
provide clinical and educational support for all levels of midwifery,
medical and support staff working collaboratively with their relevant
trainers and line managers.
Establishes
and maintains a learning environment across the service.
Creates
an environment in which individuals take ownership of their professional
development.
Represent
the professional interests of the maternity service at educational events
deputising where required to discuss educational issues
interagency/provider/disciplinary forums/links with University providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work
collaboratively with the senior team to implement and deliver
multi-disciplinary obstetric mandatory training, assist in the clinical audit
programme for the directorate, lead on Midwifery audit, review national
regional and local guidelines/reports to ensure changes to practice are
embedded.
These will
include:
Develop a training needs analysis for ongoing midwifery
clinical development.
Develop, coordinate and facilitate annual mandatory update
days for midwives and RNs and HCA/MSW,
Teach all aspects of the mandatory update day (in the
absence of visiting speakers) as and when required
Provide clinically based education to midwives as required
Preceptor newly qualified midwives
Work alongside midwives within the clinical environments
Have a visible presence in the clinical area and work
clinically as required by the demands of the unit
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the
training and development programme for Maternity Support Worker
Maintain knowledge of current best practice based on
National Guidance/research and share this with colleagues
Undertake
systematic literature searches using health related databases, the
Intranet and any other relevant information sources (e.g. NSFs, NICE
guidelines, maternal mortality report and perinatal mortality reports).
Undertake
data collection using a variety of methods
Undertake
data analysis and assisting with production of audit reports and training
Presenting
project findings to clinical teams and committees/forums as appropriate
To
liaise closely with the department and Trust Risk management and
governance team in meeting the divisional targets in relation to the NHSLA
Maternity Standards.
To
provide support to the Maternity risk and Governance Manger to achieve
delivery of NHSLA maternity standards training requirements, publish
regular newsletter updating staff on training, audit and changes to
practice.
To
develop, and systematically implement and deliver a varied and interesting
mandatory training programme including obstetric emergency skill drills
programme to include in house fire drills which support frontline
delivery of care.
Review
changes to midwifery practice nationally and advise the senior midwifery
team accordingly and ensure changes to midwifery practice are cascaded
within well organised training with information communicated to all
relevant clinical teams.
To
maintain and interrogate the Maternity training database compiling data
reports summarising training needs analysis and attendance reports to relevant
departmental and divisional governance committees.
To
provide clinical and educational support for all levels of midwifery,
medical and support staff working collaboratively with their relevant
trainers and line managers.
Establishes
and maintains a learning environment across the service.
Creates
an environment in which individuals take ownership of their professional
development.
Represent
the professional interests of the maternity service at educational events
deputising where required to discuss educational issues
interagency/provider/disciplinary forums/links with University providers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing Professional development.
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Evidence of management training
- Teaching Qualification
Desirable
- First level degree or evidence of working towards a degree
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject Leadership related subject
knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability
- Lead, influence and motivate others
- Function and contribute effectively to Trust wide initiatives
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to Access all Trust sites
Experience
Essential
- Substantial proven post registration
- experience, in all areas
- Teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
- Professional midwifery Advocate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with difficult situations
- Optimistic
- Energetic
- Creative
- Flexible
- Visionary
- Women focused approach to care and services
- Excellent organisational skills
- Displays professional integrity and credibility
- Ability to network within the Trust and externally
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication at all levels
- Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Have a sound understanding of confidentiality
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
Desirable
- Research and audit awareness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing Professional development.
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Evidence of management training
- Teaching Qualification
Desirable
- First level degree or evidence of working towards a degree
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject Leadership related subject
knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability
- Lead, influence and motivate others
- Function and contribute effectively to Trust wide initiatives
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to Access all Trust sites
Experience
Essential
- Substantial proven post registration
- experience, in all areas
- Teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
- Professional midwifery Advocate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with difficult situations
- Optimistic
- Energetic
- Creative
- Flexible
- Visionary
- Women focused approach to care and services
- Excellent organisational skills
- Displays professional integrity and credibility
- Ability to network within the Trust and externally
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication at all levels
- Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Have a sound understanding of confidentiality
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
Desirable
- Research and audit awareness
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).
