Job overview
We are looking for an exceptional individual to work with the Maternity education team at Newham University Hospital - Barts Health NHS Trust. This post will be a permanent, band 7 contract.
The post holder is required to work with the multi-disciplinary team at the Newham site, working alongside the Preceptorship midwives as well as organising their recruitment. The post holder will also collaborate in facilitating the statutory and Mandatory training within the Midwifery and Maternity Support workers and midwifery teams; ensuring training is collated and reported at local and Trust levels.
The role has a strong clinical focus therefore you should be able to demonstrate expertise in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care; specifically in the use of NICE guidance and expert knowledge of key obstetric emergencies and fetal monitoring.
If you are passionate about education and development of staff with the aim of providing high quality care this is the opportunity for you. We are looking for a knowledgeable, inspirational and confident individual to work with our team to continue improving the support for our staff in maternity.
Main duties of the job
Organise, deliver, and lead skills learning for preceptors and preceptees.
Coordinate and manage the preceptor practice evaluation process.
Provide expert teaching and support in electronic fetal monitoring and fetal surveillance.
Act as a key member of the maternity education faculty.
1. Support preceptees in their role and ongoing continuing professional development.
2. Empower midwives and maternity support workers to provide effective health education and advice
3. Promote a welcoming, supportive learning environment across practice areas
4. Review and adapt teaching and learning to meet internal and external standards.
5. Maintain accurate records of preceptorship and junior midwives.
6. Work collaboratively across professional boundaries to support team learning
7. Maintain own clinical competence through regular practice and continuing professional development
8. Comply with the NMC Code and professional standards
9. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of preceptorship arrangements
10. Participate in recruitment and selection processes
11. Provide first-line professional advice on preceptorship issues and implement action plans.
12. Be accountable to the Head of Service for maintaining a high-quality learning environment.
13. Remain a visible, knowledgeable, and highly competent practitioner and educator.
14. Participate in education research, data collection, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both
documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
15. Registered Midwife
16. Degree level qualification
17. Practice Assessor/Sign-off mentor qualification
Desirable criteria
18. Post Basic Qualification relevant to area of practice.
19. Attendance on a clinical leadership programme
Skills
Essential criteria
20. Current clinical expertise and leadership, with current midwifery practice experience, excellent intrapartum skills (including obstetric emergencies, cannulation and suturing), and advanced electronic fetal monitoring and interpretation skills.
21. Excellent communication and presentation skills
22. Demonstrate clinical leadership skills
23. Excellent electronic fetal monitoring and interpretation skills
24. Ability to work both in a team and individually
Knowldege
Essential criteria
25. Knowledge of current evidence and guidelines around electronic fetal monitoring and its interpretation
26. Knowledge about current evidence and reports influencing practice.
27. Knowledge of understanding of equal opportunities.
28. Knowledge of infection prevention and Control
29. Understanding of Child and vulnerable adults Protection
Desirable criteria
30. Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues.
Experience
Essential criteria
31. Minimum 3-5 years in Midwifery
32. Experience in quality, clinical audit and clinical developments
33. Experience of mentoring students and teaching in practice
Desirable criteria
34. Experience of teaching professional development and professional issues
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
35. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
36. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
37. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
38. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
39. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)