About this role
Job summary
The postholder will lead the pre-registration midwifery portfolio, providing professional and educational leadership for student midwives across maternity services. They will work collaboratively with students, clinical teams, Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors and Higher Education Institutions to ensure safe, supportive and effective clinical learning environments.
Responsibilities include coordinating student placements, induction and learning opportunities; supporting students with learning, progression or wellbeing needs; and ensuring appropriate support and action plans are in place where concerns arise. The postholder will lead implementation of the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA), including preparation and ongoing development of Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors, and maintain oversight of SSSA compliance and capacity.
They will monitor placement quality, capacity and student experience, using feedback, audit and learning to support continuous improvement. The postholder will represent maternity at relevant education and HEI meetings, maintain awareness of national maternity and education priorities, and ensure these inform student learning. They will maintain a visible clinical presence and work closely with maternity education, governance and leadership teams.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Educator - Pre-registration Midwifery is responsible for leading and supporting the clinical learning environment for pre-registration student midwives across maternity services.
The postholder will work closely with students, Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors, clinical teams and Higher Education Institutions to ensure that placements are safe, supportive, inclusive and provide appropriate learning opportunities. The role includes supporting students with learning, progression or wellbeing needs, maintaining oversight of placement quality and capacity, and using student and supervisor feedback to support improvement.
The postholder will also support implementation of the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment, including the preparation and ongoing development of Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors, and will maintain oversight of SSSA compliance within maternity.
The role will maintain a visible clinical presence and provide a link between education, clinical practice, governance and quality improvement.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration Essential
Registered Midwife with current NMC registration Degree in Midwifery or equivalent relevant professional qualification Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role Qualified NIPE practitioner or willing to undertake the qualification Teaching qualification - accredited mentorship module/SSSA qualification or relevant teaching experience Postgraduate Certificate in Education or willing to undertake
Experience Essential
3 years post-registration experience as a practising midwife Experience of working across multidisciplinary teams within maternity services Credible clinical role model committed to improving standards and midwifery care Evidence of leadership qualities Experience of contributing to service improvement, quality improvement, audit, governance or assurance work Experience of supporting staff through advice, education, facilitation or reflective discussion Experience of working with a degree of autonomy and managing competing priorities Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge of current HEI midwifery curriculum and expectations Evidence of current knowledge of the national maternity landscape, including key policy, safety, workforce and education priorities, and the ability to translate these into learning and practice.
Desirable
Experience of presenting information clearly in reports, meetings or learning settings Experience of developing or delivering training Experience of contributing to policy, guideline or pathway development
Skills and Abilities Essential
Able to communicate clearly, sensitively and professionally with women, families, staff and partner agencies Able to build trust and develop effective working relationships quickly Able to listen well and respond with empathy, compassion and professionalism Able to identify themes and patterns from qualitative and quantitative information Able to analyse information and use this to support improvement, escalation and assurance Able to prepare clear, balanced reports and present information appropriately for different audiences Able to facilitate discussion, reflection and learning in a constructive and supportive way Able to influence practice and support change across teams and services Able to work independently while recognising when to escalate concerns Able to manage a varied workload and adapt to changing service demands Competent in the use of digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
Skills in data interpretation, dashboard development or presentation of quality information Skills in group facilitation or coaching
Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential
Compassionate, approachable and professional Credible and visible role model within maternity services Committed to equity, inclusion and improving experience and outcomes for women, birthing people and families Able to work in a respectful, inclusive and culturally aware way Builds confidence and trust with staff, women and families Reflective and open to learning Demonstrates professional curiosity, sound judgement and emotional intelligence Resilient and able to work within the emotional demands of the role while maintaining appropriate boundaries Committed to collaborative working and psychologically safe practice Interest in developing specialist expertise in education, equity, patient experience, governance or quality improvement
Desirable
Confident in representing the service in internal and external forums
Other Requirements Essential
Able to work across Trust sites as required Able to maintain clinical credibility through ongoing clinical practice Willingness to work flexibly in response to service need Commitment to maintaining mandatory training, NMC revalidation and continuing professional development
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pansite
Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)