We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 7 Lead to join the Practice Education Team in ABUHB. This fantastic opportunity awaits a motivated, innovative NMC registrant with a passion for midwifery practice education. Main duties of the job The role of the clinical practice educator is to support the training and professional development of all midwives, Nurses and Health care support workers within maternity services, to ensure that care and delivery is updated and implemented in line with evidence based, best practice to enable women and their families to receive high quality, safe dignified care. The Post Holder Will Work Collaboratively With The Head Of Midwifery And The Assistant Head Of Midwifery Senior Managers To Create An Effective Learning Environment Within Maternity With The Principle Aims Being To support the training and development of registered Midwives and Nurses and other Health Care Professionals, within Maternity Services at ABUHB To support the training and development of Health care support workers and assessing their competency to deliver aspects of care under the delegation of a registered Midwife or nurse. To support newly qualified Midwives undertaking their preceptorship programme. To support pre-registration students and those HCSWs undertaking further education to achieve their competencies and have a positive learning experience. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Working for our organisation General Requirements Values: All employees of the Health Board are required to demonstrate and embed the Values and Behaviour Statements in order for them to become an integral part of the post holder’s working life and to embed the principles into the culture of the organisation. their care. Qualifications Essential criteria First Class Nursing/ Midwifery Degree Achieved or Working towards an MSc in a Relevant Subject Current Registration on NMC Register Desirable criteria Teaching Qualification Experience Essential criteria Experience of being a PA/PS (mentorship) Leadership Experience Experience of Partner Agency working Desirable criteria Experience of Recruitment/Interviewing Teaching Experience Skills And Abilities Essential criteria Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills. Ability to Manage Difficult Situations Excellent Leadership Skills Desirable criteria Ability to Develop and Deliver Presentations Locally and Nationally Teaching Skills Knowledge and Understanding Essential criteria An Understanding of Relevant Local and National Policies An Excellent Understanding of NMC SSSA's and Practice Framework An Understanding of Current Challenges in Practice Desirable criteria An Understanding of Current Strategic Issues in Nursing and Midwifery Personal Attributes Essential criteria Ability to Manage Difficult Situations Enthusiastic and Driven Organised with Excellent Time Management Skills Desirable criteria Good Self-Awareness with the Ability to Reflect.