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We were established in 2006 from the strong foundation, rich heritage and worldwide reputation that our city has for quality healthcare, clinical innovation and professional excellence. We have a national and international reputation for many of our specialist services, including stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services and trauma.

Recognised for our outstanding care, our organisation is made up of three campuses – City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre and Ropewalk House.

We are now one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country and provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham, its surrounding communities, and a further 3-4 million people from across the region that need to use the specialist services we provide.

We are a teaching Trust with strong links to the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for our students and we also play a vital role in the education and training of doctors., nurses and other healthcare professionals.

We are at the forefront of many research programmes and new surgical procedures. In partnership with The University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.

As part of Team NUH you can expect to be supported and given developmental opportunities and resources to enable you to make a difference and we hope you find that NUH offers you the opportunities to develop your career here with us in Nottingham.

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We want to be known for our pursuit of outstanding health outcomes and excellent patient and staff experience. We want to further develop our local hospital services in a way which better integrates them with community services, and ensure only patients who need to come into hospital for care do so. We also have an ambition to grow and further develop our specialist services to secure our future as a leading specialist centre.

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We want our values and behaviours to capture what makes working at NUH and being part of ‘TeamNUH’ special. The standards apply to all of us, are part of everybody’s job and apply to every action we take, every decision we make and how we care for our patients, their family members, carers and each other. They underpin our ability to deliver exceptional patient care and create a great environment for everyone who works at NUH, and one where we consistently demonstrate to patients and staff that we listen and we care. Further information on our values and behaviours can be found on our website.

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Ref: 164-6553031 Vacancy ID: 6553031

Clinical Educator Midwifery

Closed for applications on: 26-Sept-2024 07:47

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 26-Sept-2024 07:47

Location

Site: QMC / City Hospital
Address: Derby Road / Hucknall Rd
Town: Nottingham
Postcode: NG7 2UH
Major / Minor Region: Nottinghamshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 33 hours per week (Predominately office hours.)

Salary

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Maternity

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

A proactive role-model that supports practice development; clinical education; workforce transformation; and research and innovation in maternity across the Family Health Division to ensure the successful delivery of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) Nursing and Midwifery (N&M) Strategy. The Midwifery Clinical Educator works to support the priority objectives of the Division
Supports leadership and gives advice and support, fostering a learning culture that values high quality patient care, evidence based practice, research and innovation
Works in partnership with the practice development leads, clinical leads, senior midwives and nurses, matrons, ward/clinic and community managers to ensure the delivery of the N&M Strategy and implementation of effective strategies to enhance staff satisfaction, staff engagement, improved staff retention and multi-disciplinary team working to achieve agreed common goals and outcomes
Ensures the highest standards of education, research, and clinical care are in place. In collaboration with the trust and practice development leads implements, maintains and evaluates systems and processes, which ensure standards, are maintained
A proactive role model who leads in the clinical environment on the provision of clinical educationand assessment of competence in the ward, department and/or community setting.
Responsible for the continued development of evidence-based midwifery practice across the maternity service
A clinically credible practitioner, the post holder will utilise their clinical experience and related skills to provide support for all staff and demonstrate a commitment to the development and advancement of midwifery practice
The post holder will work some of their time within the clinical setting supporting learning within the acute and community setting and establishing change in practice as well as working alongside team members to support individual development to meet the needs of the service
Time will be focussed on developing clinical practice through change management, establishing guidance, education resources and aides
Supports staff, ensuring the provision of high quality patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with directorate and trust policies and procedure.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Be responsible for the assessment, delivery and evaluation of clinical education according to individual staff learning needs in clinical practice.
Be a visible point of contact for staff and students working in practice on a daily basis.
Promote reflective practice and experiential learning opportunities developing a learning culture in the clinical environment.
Facilitate the development and maintenance of clinical staff competence in the use of medical equipment in the clinical area by liaising with identified equipment trainers in the maternity unit in order to comply with the trust’s health and safety policy.
Be a visible role model and example to ensure that the dignity, rights and confidentiality of the patient and individual team members are protected and maintained in accordance with national standards and guidelines.
Provide care within the clinical and community setting, maximising opportunities for training and educational input.
Participate in the development of all maternity policies and procedures and clinical audit. Contribute to clinical guidelines and protocols where appropriate.

Managerial

Ensure the delivery of care is in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines and practices of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and ensure all staff are up to date with such procedures.
Assist with the establishment, motivation and development of the team. Assist with the identification of individuals’ personal and developmental needs through performance reviews and competency assessment and in conjunction with the Practice Development Leads and ward/unit manager complete training needs analysis.
In conjunction with the Practice Development Leads and ward/unit manager, review team composition, performance and deficiencies to ensure the correct skill mix is available to provide quality patient care. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as appropriate.
In partnership with the Practice Development Leads and ward/unit manager, establish a clear focus and direction for the team. Allocate work among the team ensuring staff understand the purpose and objectives of the directorate and the clinical educators role within the team. Provide them with guidance and support in order for them to fulfil their roles. Ensure that they are kept informed of directorate policy, strategy and progress.
Contribute to the creation of a positive team and working environment, promoting flexible working. Encourage team members to demonstrate initiative in their application to practice. In conjunction with the PDLs and ward/unit manager, identify and minimise interpersonal conflicts that may affect team or individual performance.
Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and the use of resources.
Convey and present information, written or verbal, formally or informally, as appropriate.
Contribute the effective management of change in response to clinical or organisation demands.
Apply the directorate and trust clinical governance strategies to the clinical area.
Support the PDLs and ward/unit manager in monitoring and reviewing quality standards that impact upon the delivery of care.
Contribute to updating and formulation of new procedures both clinical and other.

Professional

Lead on the delivery of education at unit level; support the staff in their orientation and training programmes. In conjunction with the ward manager and practice development leads, ensure that continuing professional development is provided for all staff, including students (and elective placements), so that the required level of knowledge and competence is maintained and achieved.
Take opportunities to be a representative at a local level and participate as a member of the senior nursing and midwifery team within the directorate, making positive contributions to the strategic planning of the service.
Provide an authoritative and credible source of knowledge and specialist clinical advice/information to the team. Take an active role in self-development, objectively reviewing own performance in terms of management, clinical practice and decision making. Identify own needs and take appropriate steps to meet those needs. Keep abreast of clinical and professional developments and be able to demonstrate this in accordance with NMC requirements and clinical practice.
Co-operate with and participate in research undertaken on the unit by midwifery and medical staff in order to carry forward the development of research based patient care.
Lead and direct in the implementation of relevant new research-led practice on the unit in order to improve patient care.
Establish and maintain professional networks with educators across the trust and relevant education providers and organisations.
In conjunction with professional colleagues encourage and facilitate multi-disciplinary training and education. Directorate Specific
In conjunction with PDLs and ward/unit managers ensure mandatory training database is accurate and maintained in real-time.
Ensure staff attends mandatory training sessions; assist in the development of a planned programme of attendance of mandatory training and time-out days.
Assist staff to complete competency packages and ensure up to date records are maintained in staff files and on training database.
Assist midwives to comply with NMC regulation by supporting revalidation.
Assist in educational audits as required.

Maternity Specific

Maintain clinical competence and act as a resource person within the ward/unit team for professional practice development.
Responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of these to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to babies and their parents/carers, liaising appropriately with the ward/unit manager.
Maintain effective communications with parents/carers, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
Organise and prioritise own workload to ensure that the needs of mothers, babies and their families are met.
Promote and demonstrate contemporary and proactive approaches to midwifery practice and in collaboration with other senior midwives and medical staff facilitate the advancement of this practice.
Act as an advocate for the woman, the baby and the families ensuring that their best interests come first.
Facilitate a breast-feeding culture, implement and support ‘Baby Friendly’ status of maternity units at NUH.

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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
Start an Apprenticeship
Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

For more details visit; School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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Consent:

Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Registered Midwife with NMC

Essential criteria

Band 6 experience

Desirable criteria

Teaching & assessing qualification

Ability to teach small/large groups

Essential criteria

Evidence of teaching experience

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Ali Pearce-Smith

Job title

Matron - education

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

07812278153

Additional information

JOB SUMMARY

A proactive role-model that supports practice development; clinical education; workforce transformation; and research and innovation in maternity across the Family Health Division to ensure the successful delivery of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) Nursing and Midwifery (N&M) Strategy. The Midwifery Clinical Educator works to support the priority objectives of the Division
Supports leadership and gives advice and support, fostering a learning culture that values high quality patient care, evidence based practice, research and innovation
Works in partnership with the practice development leads, clinical leads, senior midwives and nurses, matrons, ward/clinic and community managers to ensure the delivery of the N&M Strategy and implementation of effective strategies to enhance staff satisfaction, staff engagement, improved staff retention and multi-disciplinary team working to achieve agreed common goals and outcomes
Ensures the highest standards of education, research, and clinical care are in place. In collaboration with the trust and practice development leads implements, maintains and evaluates systems and processes, which ensure standards, are maintained
A proactive role model who leads in the clinical environment on the provision of clinical education

and assessment of competence in the ward, department and/or community setting.

Responsible for the continued development of evidence-based midwifery practice across the maternity service
A clinically credible practitioner, the post holder will utilise their clinical experience and related skills to provide support for all staff and demonstrate a commitment to the development and advancement of midwifery practice
The post holder will work some of their time within the clinical setting supporting learning within the acute and community setting and establishing change in practice as well as working alongside team members to support individual development to meet the needs of the service
Time will be focussed on developing clinical practice through change management, establishing guidance, education resources and aides
Supports staff, ensuring the provision of high quality patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with directorate and trust policies and procedure.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Be responsible for the assessment, delivery and evaluation of clinical education according to individual staff learning needs in clinical practice.
Be a visible point of contact for staff and students working in practice on a daily basis.
Promote reflective practice and experiential learning opportunities developing a learning culture in the clinical environment.
Facilitate the development and maintenance of clinical staff competence in the use of medical equipment in the clinical area by liaising with identified equipment trainers in the maternity unit in order to comply with the trust’s health and safety policy.
Be a visible role model and example to ensure that the dignity, rights and confidentiality of the patient and individual team members are protected and maintained in accordance with national standards and guidelines.
Provide care within the clinical and community setting, maximising opportunities for training and educational input.
Participate in the development of all maternity policies and procedures and clinical audit. Contribute to clinical guidelines and protocols where appropriate.

Managerial

Ensure the delivery of care is in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines and practices of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and ensure all staff are up to date with such procedures.
Assist with the establishment, motivation and development of the team. Assist with the identification of individuals’ personal and developmental needs through performance reviews and competency assessment and in conjunction with the Practice Development Leads and ward/unit manager complete training needs analysis.
In conjunction with the Practice Development Leads and ward/unit manager, review team composition, performance and deficiencies to ensure the correct skill mix is available to provide quality patient care. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as appropriate.
In partnership with the Practice Development Leads and ward/unit manager, establish a clear focus and direction for the team. Allocate work among the team ensuring staff understand the purpose and objectives of the directorate and the clinical educators role within the team. Provide them with guidance and support in order for them to fulfil their roles. Ensure that they are kept informed of directorate policy, strategy and progress.
Contribute to the creation of a positive team and working environment, promoting flexible working. Encourage team members to demonstrate initiative in their application to practice. In conjunction with the PDLs and ward/unit manager, identify and minimise interpersonal conflicts that may affect team or individual performance.
Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and the use of resources.
Convey and present information, written or verbal, formally or informally, as appropriate.
Contribute the effective management of change in response to clinical or organisation demands.
Apply the directorate and trust clinical governance strategies to the clinical area.
Support the PDLs and ward/unit manager in monitoring and reviewing quality standards that impact upon the delivery of care.
Contribute to updating and formulation of new procedures both clinical and other.

Professional

Lead on the delivery of education at unit level; support the staff in their orientation and training programmes. In conjunction with the ward manager and practice development leads, ensure that continuing professional development is provided for all staff, including students (and elective placements), so that the required level of knowledge and competence is maintained and achieved.
Take opportunities to be a representative at a local level and participate as a member of the senior nursing and midwifery team within the directorate, making positive contributions to the strategic planning of the service.
Provide an authoritative and credible source of knowledge and specialist clinical advice/information to the team. Take an active role in self-development, objectively reviewing own performance in terms of management, clinical practice and decision making. Identify own needs and take appropriate steps to meet those needs. Keep abreast of clinical and professional developments and be able to demonstrate this in accordance with NMC requirements and clinical practice.
Co-operate with and participate in research undertaken on the unit by midwifery and medical staff in order to carry forward the development of research based patient care.
Lead and direct in the implementation of relevant new research-led practice on the unit in order to improve patient care.
Establish and maintain professional networks with educators across the trust and relevant education providers and organisations.
In conjunction with professional colleagues encourage and facilitate multi-disciplinary training and education. Directorate Specific
In conjunction with PDLs and ward/unit managers ensure mandatory training database is accurate and maintained in real-time.
Ensure staff attends mandatory training sessions; assist in the development of a planned programme of attendance of mandatory training and time-out days.
Assist staff to complete competency packages and ensure up to date records are maintained in staff files and on training database.
Assist midwives to comply with NMC regulation by supporting revalidation.
Assist in educational audits as required.

Maternity Specific

Maintain clinical competence and act as a resource person within the ward/unit team for professional practice development.
Responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of these to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to babies and their parents/carers, liaising appropriately with the ward/unit manager.
Maintain effective communications with parents/carers, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
Organise and prioritise own workload to ensure that the needs of mothers, babies and their families are met.
Promote and demonstrate contemporary and proactive approaches to midwifery practice and in collaboration with other senior midwives and medical staff facilitate the advancement of this practice.
Act as an advocate for the woman, the baby and the families ensuring that their best interests come first.
Facilitate a breast-feeding culture, implement and support ‘Baby Friendly’ status of maternity units at NUH.