Are you an experienced midwife with an interest in education and training? Do you want to contribute to, and support the interpretation of fetal wellbeing in the clinical environment?

The aim of this role is to build upon and further positively influence the current practice of achieving healthy birth outcomes for babies who are born at UCLH. The post holder will work in collaboration with the Obstetric Lead for fetal wellbeing to maintain a safe learning environment for the MDT.

The post holder will be expected to work the majority of their time within the clinical environment supporting staff to further develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence in assessing holistic fetal wellbeing - Fresh eyes.

Candidates should note that clinical and educational experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

This post holder will:o To be visible and proactive on Delivery Suite, Birth Centre and in antenatal areas to initiate and/or lead discussion regarding fetal assessment, and to embed and promote the Fresh Eyes approach with associated documentation evidenced.

o Be visible within the clinical environment to provide support to staff, working flexibly to cover different shift patterns. Lead and support the uptake of the RCOG Escalation Toolkit within the clinical environment to promote safety.

o Lead on audits in line with local and National agenda and compile appropriate action plans in relation to the holistic assessment of fetal wellbeing in labour.o In conjunction with the Fetal Wellbeing Team, to provide enhanced teaching and additional support to staff who need to repeat the competency test to achieve and demonstrate the expected levels of knowledge.

o To use every opportunity to facilitate teaching, learning and reflection within the clinical area.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Further details please contact:

Name: Lianne Phipps

Job title : Lead Midwife for Education

Email address: lianne.phipps1@nhs.net

Telephone: 07773 664 081

Working for our organisation

At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.

Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of UCLH.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Fetal Wellbeing team to support for both staff and learners across all areas of clinical care.

The fetal wellbeing midwife should be an expert in their field and will undertake tasks including, improving practice, keeping abreast of developments, raising the profile, providing support for colleagues and promoting engagement. They must also facilitate training in line with recommendations from Saving Babies Lives Care bundle version 3 and audit of the service to ensure compliance with SBLCB and CNST recommendations.

The post holder will be expected to be a clinical leader and support the development of a safety culture within the context of resource constraints and multiple conflicting priorities in relation to fetal monitoring.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Mentoring qualification including Practice Assessor experience
• Recognised leadership qualification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of current issues in midwifery care and education

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as a midwife in all clinical settings
• Expert knowledge of interpretation of CTG readings in all clinical settings
• Experience in changing clinical practice
• Evidence of innovative practice that involves developing staff
• Previous experience in a clinical teaching or classroom teaching role

Desirable

• Experience in reviewing or being involved in the review of serious clinical incidents
• Evidence of participation in regional and national networks.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Organisation and project management skills
• Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Ability to network across the organisation and externally
• Innovative and self-motivated

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality standard setting and audit

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively both individually and to large groups
• Articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Advanced IT Skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible approach to work

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

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309-UCLH-3340