Job summary
Practice Based Educator - 18.75

The Maternity Practice based Educator midwife will work in collaboration with the Practice Based Educator Lead Midwife for the development, planning, co-ordination and delivery of mandatory and continued professional education programmes for all staff within the maternity unit.

Assessment, planning and delivery of care to women and their families through the antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period. Ensuring collaboration with the Ward Manager/Team Leader ensuring delivery of high standards of care through an efficient, effective service.

Main duties of the job
In the role of a practice-based educator midwife, you will collaborate with the Practice Based Lead midwife to foster, develop, and implement a coordinated and systematic approach to practice development and the integration of evidence into practice.

• Serve as an exemplary figure for both pre and post-registration learners in the Maternity Division.
• Offer expert advice and instruction in clinical practice as needed.
• Facilitate and conduct clinical skills and other compulsory training to ensure the division complies with national NHS policies and guidelines.
• Utilize a high level of personal and professional autonomy, leveraging advanced specialist skills and knowledge.
• Proactively support practice and educational advancement at the ward/departmental and community levels.
• Collaborate and partner with the Trust's Learning and Development department and other Directorate/Divisional Education Leads where appropriate.

About us
As a prominent healthcare provider and one of the largest employers in Stockport, we occupy a unique position within the community.

We are committed to creating an organisation that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve. To this end, we are focused on enhancing the diversity of our workforce to accurately represent our local population.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity. We are especially interested in candidates from underrepresented groups within our workforce.

Should you need assistance with your application, please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss alternative methods of application.

Understanding the importance of flexible working, we seriously consider all requests and strive to accommodate them in a way that aligns with our service's requirements.

The benefits we offer include:

• 27-33 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays
• Membership in the NHS pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more
• Discounts for NHS staff
• A cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance options for loans, savings, budgeting, and debt management

Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Excellant written and communication skills
• Evidence of good record keeping and documentation
• Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
• Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi agency working

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of research activities
• Experience of leadership skills

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of multi-agency working together in child protection
• Knowledge of the public health agenda

Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continuing development

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.