Job summary
Practice Retention Midwife
Department: Maternity
Band: 7, £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: We Care, We Communicate, We Collaborate and We Contribute. Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.We are proud to offer the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where we are committed to an ambitious transformation of our maternity services.An opportunity has arisen for a practice retention midwife. The practice retention midwife will be a highly motivated, experienced clinical midwife who focuses on the provision of leadership and clinical advice to support and promote excellence in safe, evidenced based practice.The post holder will support the Division in supporting newly registered midwives and experienced midwives needing support, both clinically and pastorally, to develop their confidence and competence through their career journey. You will offer individualised supportive interventions, including learning, career advice and pastoral care.
Interview date: 28 October 2024
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the education team to support ongoing improvement in services, driving change within practice.Applications are welcome from NMC registrants who are highly motivated, organised and passionate about providing safe, quality evidence-based care to the Women/birthing people who use our Maternity services
The aim of this role is to provide individualised support in clinical areas for preceptorship midwives, return to practice learners, early career midwives and experienced midwives to enhance their experience of work.
The postholder will work closely with the Practice Development Midwives and Learning Environment Lead to enhance experience of work and promote retention in the maternity workforce
The postholder will offer individualised supportive interventions, including learning, career advice and pastoral care
About us
NHS Staff Survey: Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme "We each have a voice that counts."
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Leadership Ensure effective communication and develop proactive working relationships between MKUH and midwifery programme providers from HEIs as required and work as an integral part of the midwifery practice education team Collaborate with the education team to support retention and career development of all midwives within the Trust
Management responsibilities To contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to student /learner placements, preceptorship, professional advocacy, and continuing professional development. Provide focus groups to identify Collate and analyse local data to evaluate activity and produce reports around newly registered midwives practice learning experience and retention
Professional responsibilities To proactively participate in midwifery as a supervisee and as a supervisor for ongoing professional development and to provide support for staff. Identify personal training and development needs to ensure continuing professional development
Education responsibilities Be responsible for keeping up to date with legislation, Trust policies and procedures and National policy relating to practice learning health and social care education, to ensure practice learning and preceptorship is of a high standard. Be conversant with the Trusts training and development policies and procedures and demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the practical implications and applications of these to managers.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Leadership Ensure effective communication and develop proactive working relationships between MKUH and midwifery programme providers from HEIs as required and work as an integral part of the midwifery practice education team Collaborate with the education team to support retention and career development of all midwives within the Trust
Management responsibilities To contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to student /learner placements, preceptorship, professional advocacy, and continuing professional development. Provide focus groups to identify Collate and analyse local data to evaluate activity and produce reports around newly registered midwives practice learning experience and retention
Professional responsibilities To proactively participate in midwifery as a supervisee and as a supervisor for ongoing professional development and to provide support for staff. Identify personal training and development needs to ensure continuing professional development
Education responsibilities Be responsible for keeping up to date with legislation, Trust policies and procedures and National policy relating to practice learning health and social care education, to ensure practice learning and preceptorship is of a high standard. Be conversant with the Trusts training and development policies and procedures and demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the practical implications and applications of these to managers.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Midwife with the NMC registration
- Degree level qualification
- SSSA trained/MSPP/or equivalent meeting NMC Practice Assessor standards
- Knowledge of current issues and National initiatives relating to the preceptorship agenda
Desirable
- Postgraduate education qualification/teaching qualification
- Masters level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of current local and organisational issues relating to the preceptorship agenda
Experience
Essential
- Current evidence of significant clinical midwifery experience in all areas
- Ability to teach evidence-based practice
- Proven abilities in cross professional working and liaison
- Demonstrate evidence of supporting students and close working with newly qualified registrants and learners
- Experience of providing staff and students with feedback on their individual performance
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills implementing clinical/quality improvements in practice
- Demonstrate evidence of clinical teaching in the classroom and/or practice setting
- Experience of teaching in formal and/or clinical settings
Skills
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work closely with relevant students and staff to ensure optimum training opportunities are developed
- Computer literacy and use of IT skills inc. email, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- An ability to supervisor and support newly registered midwives
- Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective resource management skills
- Evidence of competence in clinical skills including cannulation and perineal repair
- Able to effectively demonstrate relevant skills to others
Personal and people development
Essential
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and ability to communicate these to appropriate staff
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively within the multi-professional team
Communication
Essential
- Ability to constructively challenge others and formulate resolutions in conflict situations
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to students / learners, patients, relatives / carers and staff
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Midwife with the NMC registration
- Degree level qualification
- SSSA trained/MSPP/or equivalent meeting NMC Practice Assessor standards
- Knowledge of current issues and National initiatives relating to the preceptorship agenda
Desirable
- Postgraduate education qualification/teaching qualification
- Masters level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of current local and organisational issues relating to the preceptorship agenda
Experience
Essential
- Current evidence of significant clinical midwifery experience in all areas
- Ability to teach evidence-based practice
- Proven abilities in cross professional working and liaison
- Demonstrate evidence of supporting students and close working with newly qualified registrants and learners
- Experience of providing staff and students with feedback on their individual performance
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills implementing clinical/quality improvements in practice
- Demonstrate evidence of clinical teaching in the classroom and/or practice setting
- Experience of teaching in formal and/or clinical settings
Skills
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work closely with relevant students and staff to ensure optimum training opportunities are developed
- Computer literacy and use of IT skills inc. email, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- An ability to supervisor and support newly registered midwives
- Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Effective organisational skills
- Effective resource management skills
- Evidence of competence in clinical skills including cannulation and perineal repair
- Able to effectively demonstrate relevant skills to others
Personal and people development
Essential
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and ability to communicate these to appropriate staff
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively within the multi-professional team
Communication
Essential
- Ability to constructively challenge others and formulate resolutions in conflict situations
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to students / learners, patients, relatives / carers and staff
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).
