About this role
Job summary
The Practice Development Midwife will provide clinical leadership, education and professional support to facilitate the development of nursing, midwifery and support staff, promoting evidence-based practice and contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care across the Trust.
The post holder will be clinically based, placing the clinical environment at the heart of learning and professional development. They will work collaboratively with education leads, senior midwives and multidisciplinary colleagues to identify and respond to learning and development needs, supporting the implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of practice education and clinical support. The post holder will also contribute to relevant nursing and midwifery projects, service improvement initiatives, research and innovation.
A key responsibility will be to promote and maintain a positive learning culture in which staff and learners are supported to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence. The post holder will lead by example, promoting high standards of midwifery education and ensuring learners receive high-quality practice learning experiences, appropriate pastoral support and a strong focus on wellbeing.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of education, training and updates undertaken by staff and will contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of educational activity and its impact on practice.
Through visible clinical leadership, education and professional support, the Practice Development Midwife will foster a culture that values continuous learning, evidence-based practice, research, innovation and excellence in patient care.
The post holder will work in partnership with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), professional and regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders to ensure effective governance arrangements are in place for education and training. They will provide professional advice and support, identify and resolve issues, and ensure education and practice learning remain aligned with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Act professionally, developing the role of the nurse/midwife/and others in the best interests of the patient and profession in accordance with the relevant professional body codes of professional conduct. Maintain an identifiable clinical presence and undertake relevant clinical activities to maintain own clinical competency and to support staff in developing clinical practice. Ensure that evidence-based practice is developed and implemented to improve patient care. Lead and manage specific corporate nursing/midwifery projects e.g. return to practice, newly qualified midwives/nurses, international recruitment, Clinical leadership Development Programme. Acquaint the Director of Midwifery, Maternity Risk Manager ,Modern Matrons with professional, operational or clinical concerns and promote professional practise at all times. To work alongside the Maternity Risk team ensuring recommendations from audits and thematic reviews are delivered to the relevant professionals. Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed, and anti-discriminatory practices in all aspects of education and care.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oRegistered Midwife with current NMC registration oTeaching & or assessing qualification. oLeadership Development oDemonstrable CPD
Desirable
oMaster's degree or working towards oLeadership/ management qualification
Experience Essential
xperience in Midwifery oExperienced in acute care settings at band 6 oNLS /PROMPT/ALSO trainer oEvidence of implementing change in clinical practice oExperience of teaching and assessing in clinical practice oAbility to present and teach in classroom setting. oExperience in audit and implementing evidence-based care oComprehensive knowledge of national and local education / training requirements for MDT within the PDM remit of practice oExperience or evidence of involvement in change management and service improvement
Desirable
oNursing/midwifery research experience oRecent or current experience within practice education oExperience of working at Band 7or previous team management oOrganisation and facilitation of study events, workshops and training programmes oNIPE trained
Skills Essential
oExcellent Communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills oDevelop and maintain positive working relationships. oHigh level of work organization, self-motivation, drive for performance, and flexibility in approach and attitude. oComputer/ IT skills o Evidence of ability to use different IT databases, data analysis and report writing. oEffective negotiation & persuasion skills Innovative. oAbility to influence and affect change. oAbility to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in all aspects of work. oDeveloping skills in audit and research oProficient clinical skills oStrong sense of commitment to openness, honesty, and integrity in undertaking the role.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)