Job summary Are you committed to improving quality, standards and educational opportunities in maternity? Would you like to work in a team which supports the training and development needs of all staff? Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Trust provides maternity care for approximately 6000 families across the acute Tunbridge Wells site, 2 stand alone midwife-led birth centres in Maidstone and Crowborough and a large community area. The practice development midwife works closely with the quality and safety teams to embed new guidance and learning identified from incidents, audits, complaints and other patient feedback. An innovative approach to the role is encouraged and learning is shared in a variety of ways including classroom and face to face training, e-learning and via social media. Main duties of the job We look forward to hearing from applicants with a proven track record of service improvement, continuous personal professional development and a commitment to teaching and development of others. This important r ole includes : Coordinating professional development of midwives and support workers Ensuring that all mandatory training is up to date Delivering training, including MDT emergency training (PROMPT) Ensuring that learning from incidents, audits and new guidance is shared and embedded Facilitating staff to provide safe, effective care About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits Blue Light card eligibility And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 359-7010892-T3 Job locations Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandardsnhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandardsnhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Midwife Teaching or assessing qualification Degree in Midwifery or equivalent/relevant experience Mentorship in Practice / Sign off mentor Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills Desirable PMA Leadership/ management qualification Masters Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience at band 6 level or equivalent Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care for women and their babies Manage own caseload including ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Experience of quality assurance monitoring processes or willingness to learn this Sound knowledge of recent Government / Professional documents with awareness of implications to service provision Experience in teaching, mentoring, assessment and clinical supervision Experience in group teaching / presentations to peers and other professionals Ability to judge and make decisions regarding safeguarding issues and advice others regarding complex or sensitive cases Experience of acting as a mentor to both qualified midwives and students encouraging evidence based practice Desirable Project management qualification Experience in developing new initiatives Skills Essential Sound clinical skills Ability to utilise evidence-based practice Proven interpersonal skills; verbal and written Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and other agencies Appropriate computer skills and ability; able to produce and manipulate reports effectively and able to produce relevant presentations using appropriate software and media Able to analyse and interpret findings of audits and develop action plans Ability to work to tight timescales and reprioritise effectively Excellent listening skills Able to identify opportunities to develop needs and to change existing practice Ability to impart unwelcome news to staff, .e.g. where performance targets have not been met Able to work effectively within a team to deliver corporate targets Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Midwife Teaching or assessing qualification Degree in Midwifery or equivalent/relevant experience Mentorship in Practice / Sign off mentor Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills Desirable PMA Leadership/ management qualification Masters Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience at band 6 level or equivalent Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care for women and their babies Manage own caseload including ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Experience of quality assurance monitoring processes or willingness to learn this Sound knowledge of recent Government / Professional documents with awareness of implications to service provision Experience in teaching, mentoring, assessment and clinical supervision Experience in group teaching / presentations to peers and other professionals Ability to judge and make decisions regarding safeguarding issues and advice others regarding complex or sensitive cases Experience of acting as a mentor to both qualified midwives and students encouraging evidence based practice Desirable Project management qualification Experience in developing new initiatives Skills Essential Sound clinical skills Ability to utilise evidence-based practice Proven interpersonal skills; verbal and written Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and other agencies Appropriate computer skills and ability; able to produce and manipulate reports effectively and able to produce relevant presentations using appropriate software and media Able to analyse and interpret findings of audits and develop action plans Ability to work to tight timescales and reprioritise effectively Excellent listening skills Able to identify opportunities to develop needs and to change existing practice Ability to impart unwelcome news to staff, .e.g. where performance targets have not been met Able to work effectively within a team to deliver corporate targets 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)