Contact information
Please contact Emily.williams79@nhs.net
About the role
The clinical education midwife will assist in the planning, developing and implementing training programmes for Maternity Multidisciplinary team line with national recommendations and the national core competency framework
The successful candidate will support lead clinical educator to plan training and education to meet the national recommendations for training in a flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service in a timely manner
He/She will assist with monitoring and reporting training compliance for all clinical staff groups and will support the planning, implementing and facilitating external training courses in line with course licence terms, for example critical care training courses.
It is essential that the successful candidate role models professional behaviour and leadership skills both in the education and clinical setting.
Main duties
To support the band 7 Clinical Educator with multi-disciplinary training within the Maternity services.
To provide clinical education at ward level when required.
To proactively engage with the band 7 clinical educator to support development of innovative learning environments which reflect current service provision.
To support the band 7 Clinical Educator to lead on quality assurance discussions influencing the delivery of educational programmes to meet Professional Body and quality standards.
The post holder will assist in the delivery and implementation of changes in practice, introduce new practices because of clinical audit, recommendations from national, regional or local reports.
The post holder will work closely with the Lead midwife for clinical education, Matrons, Ward Managers and Clinical Governance Lead to provide a coordinated programme of educational activities that creates a positive and supportive learning culture.
Essential person specification requirements
Registered midwife/Midwifery degree or equivalent
Significant post registration experience and evidence of post registration study ALSO /NALS/NIPE desirable
Up to date knowledge of current Midwifery issues and practice
Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate care Prioritise tasks
Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Motivate self and others, provide high quality care in a highly charged environment Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
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Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
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