Job summary
To be responsible for overseeing the Preceptorship programme, supporting the transitionfrom student to newly qualified Midwife. Acting as a role model, you will provide leadershipand clinical support for the newly qualified midwives in their first year of practice as theyconsolidate their learning and skills through their preceptorship year.
As a member of the education team, you will work with the newly qualified midwives toenhance their experience, build confidence and establish strong foundation for their futurecareer.
Main duties of the job
Professional
o Provide leadership, guidance and support to preceptee midwives.o Support low and high risk midwifery care through coaching and supervision.o Assess learning needs and support confidence, competence and development.o Support preceptees to achieve programme outcomes.o Encourage escalation of concerns and professional resilience.o Facilitate inductions and learning activities to support integration into the Trust.o Monitor preceptee progress, achievements and outcomes.o Act as a key contact for the preceptorship programme.o Promote evidence-based practice, safe care and professional standards.o Maintain knowledge of current midwifery developments and guidance.o Implement support plans with managers and the multidisciplinary team.o Support newly qualified midwives and identify development needs.o Maintain effective communication across teams.o Promote a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.o Promote positive behaviours and team working.
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education and Training
Support the development and implementation of preceptorship and educationprogrammes for newly qualified Midwives.
Perform regular checks, according to the programme timeline and individual need,to ensure progression is on target.
Evaluate the preceptorship programme and adapt accordingly, measuring theeffectiveness and impact of the Preceptorship programme on retention andrecruitment.
Support and encourage reflective practice in Preceptees as part of lifelong learning and development.
Attend departmental meetings where appropriate, providing feedback and reporting on preceptorship updates.
Be an active member of the appropriate departmental forums within the capacity of the preceptorship midwife.
Guide practice by working alongside newly qualified Midwives in the clinical environment to improve patient care outcomes and patient experience.
Where issues of clinical competence are identified, work with the Practice Development Team and the Midwifery Ward Managers to develop a plan and provide support in the clinical area.
Demonstrate excellent time management skills with the ability to self-manage own diary, being flexible to the demands of the service and the education and support team.
Identify potential of staff through appraisals and supportive meetings to develop newly qualified midwives and enhance their career opportunities.
Keep up to date with developments in midwifery practice, incorporating national and local recommendations into the Preceptorship Programme.
To support implementation of key projects as identified by the Consultant Midwife, and matrons in line with trust wide / national initiatives.
To participate in audit, risk management, quality practice and education initiatives to drive and support the implementation of change as necessary.
Working as part of the education team to support skills drills and practical development.
Clinical Practice
Work at all times to uphold the Trusts Values and NMC code.
Act as a supportive professional role model for midwifery, providing midwifery care in accordance with the NMC Midwives rules and codes of practice.
Demonstrate clinical midwifery skills, knowledge, credibility and expertise in all aspects of midwifery.
Work with preceptee midwives to enhance their experience, build confidence and establish a strong foundation for their future career.
Work clinically alongside staff in a supernumerary capacity to facilitate learning and competency.
Facilitate the provision of woman centred care through the development of midwifery practice using evidence-based practice.
Be able to articulate the need for consideration of human factors and effective communication when working as part of a team, applying these theories to practice and development.
Act as a role model, sharing effective practice and learning from others, promoting a high standard of safe and effective care which is based upon the best evidence.
Able to input information and have a working knowledge of the hospital information systems.
Adhere to Trust, Directorate and local policies, protocols and guidelines and promote awareness of the same in others.
Ensure effective use of resources
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current professional registration
- Degree or degree modules
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- NIPE qualification or willingness to undertake
- Educated to Masters, level or equivalent level of training, knowledge or experience
Desirable
- Sign off mentor
- Leadership qualification or completion of leadership programme
- NVQ assessor
Skills
Essential
- Computer literacy- keyboard skills, data inputting, power point
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to challenge appropriately
- Planning and organisational skills
- Skills to undertake the midwife clinical duties
- Acting as a mentor/coach to midwives/MSWs and supporting staff in clinical areas
- Emotionally resilient to support students and staff
- Working conditions - working in variety of settings including other maternity areas as required
- Willingness to work flexibly according to service needs
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the national vision for maternity services and the wider health service
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement
- Significant Post Registration experience in all areas of midwifery
- Proven ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, motivate and gain the respect other healthcare professionals
- Ability to manage people and change
- Experience of conflict management
- Broad range of midwifery experience
- Can demonstrate characteristics of effective leadership skills
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate experience of broad knowledge of midwifery practice.
- Participation in the Governance process
- Experience working collaboratively with Midwifery Education Systems
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Clinical Preceptor Support Midwife in Northampton employer: Northampton General Hospital
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Paediatric Oncology Consultants. With a commitment to professional development, the hospital provides generous study budgets, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation in child health services. Located in Northampton, you will be part of an award-winning team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to children and young people, making a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Northampton General Hospital Recruitment Team
