This is an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to join the Practice Education Facilitator Team. The candidate will need to hold a current registration as a Midwife with the NMC. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors and Academic Assessors in complex decisions relating to competence/proficiency, professional attitude and behaviour and fitness to practice of Pre-Registration Midwifery Students.

The post holder wold need to adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct (2018) and other guidance of the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC).

To work flexibly in accordance with the SBUHB Policy.

To comply with all SBUHB policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will assist in development policies specifically in relation to Midwifery Students. This will enable the student to achieve the requirements of the Midwifery Practice Assessment Document whilst in clinical practice.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be instrumental in the delivery and development of the Midwife education programme. They will facilitate a high quality learning/educational experience for students of midwifery whilst placed within Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As a lead specialist they will work closely with all services across the Health Board HEI colleagues, to drive the development and maintenance of positive learning environments that support midwifery learners of HEIs and their partners.

The PEF role requires individuals to role model a positive lifelong learning approach and can identify personal and professional opportunities to develop and sustain the role for the benefit of learners and ultimately our patient and client communities. The post holder must be familiar with local and national agendas of education, health and public health reform and be responsive to successfully implement changes.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex religion or belief race age sexual orientation gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with NMC on relevant part of register
• Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Supervisory/Management qualification
• Masters Level Degree

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience within a clinical setting at a Band 6 or 7
• Knowledge of healthcare management and managerial experience
• A good understanding of the Education framework
• Previous experience of working within an educational setting
• Knowledge and clear understanding of pre-registration nursing
• Understanding of the wider nursing and health care issues

Desirable

• Experience of multi-professional team working

Attributes

Essential

• Ability to build and maintain teamwork
• Ability to adapt to meet changing needs of the hospital, communities and its service
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with an ability to motivate others
• Flexible, open and approachable
• High level personal integrity
• Strong leadership, negotiation and consultation skills

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

• Can demonstrate SBUHB values

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with staff and the public
• IT Skills
• Audit and research appreciation/application

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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