Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting the next generation of midwives and helping create outstanding learning experiences within clinical practice?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Practice Learning Facilitator Midwife to join our maternity education team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This exciting Band 6 opportunity is ideal for an experienced midwife who is committed to education, professional development and creating positive learning environments for student midwives.

Working closely with the Practice Learning Facilitator Midwife, you will play a key role in supporting student midwives throughout their practice learning journey. You will work collaboratively with Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors and university partners to ensure students receive high-quality, inclusive and supportive learning experiences that enable them to achieve the NMC Standards of Proficiency and progress successfully through their training.

This is a varied and rewarding cross-site role, offering the opportunity to influence student experience, support practice learning initiatives and contribute to the development of a positive learning culture across maternity services. You will be instrumental in promoting the Safe Learning Environment Charter, supporting student wellbeing and helping to develop the future midwifery workforce.

Main duties of the job
As Deputy Practice Learning Facilitator Midwife, you will support the delivery of high-quality practice learning experiences across maternity services, ensuring students feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

• Acting as an accessible point of contact for student midwives and supporting them throughout their placement experience.
• Providing pastoral support, guidance and signposting to students, helping to promote wellbeing and psychological safety.
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of the Safe Learning Environment Charter across maternity services.
• Coordinating student placements and rostering arrangements to ensure equitable access to learning opportunities.
• Supporting Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors to meet NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment.
• Providing advice and support regarding eMORA and practice assessment processes, helping students and staff navigate assessment requirements.
• Monitoring student feedback and contributing to quality improvement initiatives that enhance the learning environment.
• Working with Higher Education Institution partners to support student reviews, placement concerns and ongoing development of practice learning opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Band 6 midwife to develop their educational leadership skills, influence the future midwifery workforce and make a difference to the experience and success of student midwives across our services.

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working

Band
Band 6

Job locations
Cross sites York & Scarborough, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE, United Kingdom

Essential experience
Experience working as a Band 6 Midwife.
Experience working as a Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor.
Knowledge of the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment.
Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable experience
Experience supporting educational programmes.
Experience delivering training sessions.
Involvement in quality improvement activities.

Essential qualifications
Registered Band 6 Midwife with current NMC registration.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Practice Assessor qualification.

Essential skills and abilities
Able to build positive and professional relationships with students and colleagues.
Able to use electronic systems including eMORA and Microsoft Office applications.
Able to demonstrate effective problem-solving and organisational skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

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

For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Learning Facilitator Midwife, Felicity Welburn, felicity.welburn1@nhs.net

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