Job summary
Midwifery Clinical Skills Educator - 22.5 hours per week - Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and motivated NMC Registered Midwife for this specialist role which requires you to be a visible and proactive role model, supporting development and retention of early career midwives.

You will be confident in both working independently and collaborating with others in the provision of high-quality learning experiences within the maternity unit for all staff in the maternity team, with a focus on Newly Qualified Midwives and Internationally Recruited Midwives undertaking the Midwifery Preceptorship programme.

Main duties of the job
Work as an integral member of the team to deliver appropriate strategies and support for new starters, to enhance staff engagement, staff satisfaction and promote retention of early career midwives.

Participate in the effective 'onboarding' of new starters, including orientation programmes and practical advice relating to their areas of clinical practice.

Help to facilitate a positive working environment for people in their early career, ensuring effective communication and proactive working relationships.

Act as an expert resource and champion learning in practice - supporting consolidation of knowledge and skills and promoting evidence-based practice.

Lead in the clinical environment on the provision of preceptorship skills support and assessment of competence to support Preceptors and Preceptees in the completion of the Midwifery Preceptorship programme requirements.

Work with early career midwives and key partners to identify any additional support needs and support the creation and implementation of personal development plans.

Promote reflective practice, developing a culture in the clinical environment which values learning and high quality care.

About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

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

The person specificationoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

We encourage all applicants to complete the application form thoroughly, providing clear evidence of how you meet the person specification and requirements for this role. Please ensure all information is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
• Preparation for Mentorship or equivalent/practising Practice Supervisor/Assessor

Desirable

• NIPE/ENB 997 or equivalent, or working towards
• Professional Midwifery Advocate, or willing to undertake

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of working autonomously and within multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of working autonomously and within multi-disciplinary team
• Comprehensive midwifery experience in various settings
• Experience of teaching and assessing skills/ability

Skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate evidence-based knowledge and application to clinical practice
• Ability to demonstrate evidence-based knowledge and application to clinical practice
• Excellent organisational skills, including ability to prioritise own workload with minimal supervision
• Inspires others and leads by example

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Midwifery Preceptorship Framework

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).