Job summary
To support the workforce across the partnership, clinically teaching learners pre and post registration. This is an exciting pilot which would see Midwives spending a 'legacy' period, supervising, supporting and handing over their career insights to students, following significant experiences in midwifery. The role will be supporting students in Acute/Community Trusts, using a model based on the Collaborative Learning in Practice (CLiP). The role of the Legacy Midwife also ensures collaboration with Education Leads and Universities across Mid & South Essex partnership to increase placement capacity across health and social care. The role provides an opportunity to transfer skills and expertise to others and inspire the next generation of midwives.
Successful pilot of this role will support the ambition that this post can become a dedicated role within organisations so that experienced Midwives have the opportunity to feel a sense of achievement with imparting their skills & knowledge to others. The role will require a degree of flexibility and creativity and the post-holder will be required to occasionally work from home using technology.
The role will be Across Mid and South Essex Health Care Partnership
Main duties of the job
Legacy Midwifery Responsibilities
- Inspiring and promoting the nursing and midwifery profession across Mid and South Essex.
- Will undertake clinical education with their students and learners face to face/virtually and deliver presentations as appropriate.
- Be able to present complex and sensitive information to a variety of students with differing needs.
Please refer to the Job description attached for further information.
About us
Midwifery: Midwifery encompasses care for the woman and her family from preconception until the end of the postnatal period. As independent practitioners they work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide individualised holistic care in all settings both in the community and hospital environments.
As the lead clinician and often the first point of contact for pregnant women, midwives are responsible for planning, providing and implementing care pathways referring to other members of the multidisciplinary team as required according to individual needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be able to support and provide clinical learning opportunities for students and staff .
The post holder will ensure students feel nurtured, supported and encouraged to consider Primary care, Acute and Community care as an employment option from the outset.
Take responsibility for personal development and education including statutory, mandatory, and in-service training.
Identify opportunities to maximise benefits and effectiveness of new information and information technologies.
Encourage leadership opportunities across Mid and South Essex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be able to support and provide clinical learning opportunities for students and staff .
The post holder will ensure students feel nurtured, supported and encouraged to consider Primary care, Acute and Community care as an employment option from the outset.
Take responsibility for personal development and education including statutory, mandatory, and in-service training.
Identify opportunities to maximise benefits and effectiveness of new information and information technologies.
Encourage leadership opportunities across Mid and South Essex.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC registration
- Accredited Teaching qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Training Skills
- Decision Making Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting learners in practice
- Experience of working in acute and community settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC registration
- Accredited Teaching qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Training Skills
- Decision Making Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting learners in practice
- Experience of working in acute and community settings
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).
