An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Practice Development Midwife. This role is based on the Bedford site of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

This is a pivotal role within the Clinical Service Line (CSL). The aim of this post is to co-ordinate the training requirements for the CSL to enable staff to deliver safe high quality care. Along with the Education team, the Practice Development Midwife will support practice learning in all clinical areas to ensure clinical competency and development of skills. They will also be responsible for populating and updating the maternity Training Needs Analysis and support delivery of training and learning related to the Maternity Incentive Scheme standards.

The Practice Development Midwife will work with the Deputy Head of Midwifery for Workforce & Education, Clinical Risk Manager and specialist midwives to maintain relevant databases to ensure compliance with standards, and to deliver high quality training to the Multidisciplinary Team.

The post holder will provide evidence based advice to all practitioners to develop excellence in midwifery practice thereby enhancing client care in line with Clinical Governance. They will support the education and development needs of staff in the maternity unit. The post holder should be motivated, have good clinical knowledge, and have excellent communication and teaching skills to ensure the theory to practice transition is smooth.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the provision of clinical skills education for the CSL ensuring Multidisciplinary team members have the appropriate knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective evidence based
• Facilitate practice learning to the highest quality through teaching, assessing, administration and practice-based work whilst supporting the Trust's Clinical Governance Agenda.
• Work in close collaboration with external agencies (Pan East of England clinical facilitators), with the clinical and organisational multidisciplinary team of the Trust and link with Higher Education Institutions to influence educational strategy
• Working in all areas within the Maternity department to include: Labour Ward, Triage, Orchard Maternity, Day Assessment Unit, Antenatal Clinic and the Community Base to provide clinical support and practice based learning.
• Work towards ensuring clinical quality, clinical effectiveness and priorities for improving patient clinical outcomes remain one of the top priorities within the clinical area and department and shall facilitate and support the adoption of this culture.
• Prioritise, organise and ensure the delivery of coordinated training programmes considering National documents underpinning local guidance, service needs and professional development needs.
• Facilitate a corporate approach to education across the Directorate.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full Job description and personal specification for further details of the role. For further information please contact Jenni Wood - Deputy Head of Midwifery (Lead for Workforce and Education)

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Midwife, UK NMC Registration
• SSSA Trained, current Practice Assessor
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• MSC or evidence of Level 7 Learning
• Teaching Qualification
• Management or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• 3 years Midwifery Experience
• Recent Delivery Suite Experience
• Confident providing both high and low risk care
• IT literate

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/presenting to large groups
• involvement in guideline/protocol development
• Experience of change management projects

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of teaching and developing staff
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to motivate/influence staff
• Evidence of decision making and communication

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK45 9DJ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

418-NUR3628-CW