An opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking and experienced Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) to lead and coordinate our growing team of sessional PMA's. The lead PMA will utilise the four key elements of the NHSE A-EQUIP (Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement) model to facilitate clear direction and coordination of the PMA team.
You will develop a culture of support enabling midwives across all areas to provide high quality care, identifying opportunities for improvements. Working in conjunction with the maternity governance team and senior midwives, the Lead PMA will enable newly qualified and experienced staff to recognise and promote personal and professional accountability, gain self-awareness and encourage educational opportunities for self-development, offering access to Restorative Clinical Supervision and addressing the emotional and wellbeing needs of individuals and groups.
The Lead PMA and PMA team will develop and support create thinking spaces, encouraging reflective conversation sessions and open and honest feedback. The lead PMA will work with the wider maternity teams to influence strategies that support midwifery recruitment and retention, enhance individual performance and support the delivery of a high standard of ethical, safe and effective midwifery care.
Main duties of the job
This role is an integral part of the maternity service. You will be expected to collaborate with the local risk, governance, and practice development teams, providing professional advice and supporting quality improvement networking with PMAs at each of our maternity sites and in the wider region. You will be pivotal in providing professional leadership to midwives by embedding the A-EQUIP model of support.
You should be a sensitive and compassionate leader, be able to influence others through shared education and learning opportunities and be able to articulate feedback from staff to support service improvement. The successful candidate will be accountable to the Head of Midwifery and report directly to the Lead Midwife for Risk and Governance and will be responsible for coordinating and developing an inspirational growing team of PMAs.
Closing date: 6 January 2025
Interview date: 20 January 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
* Registered Midwife - Qualified Professional Midwifery Advocate.
* Demonstrable experience as active PMA.
* First Level Degree or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
Desirable
* Recognised Teaching and Assessor qualification.
* Managerial experience.
* Master's degree.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
* Evidence of Leadership skills.
* Evidence and knowledge of Restorative Clinical Supervision techniques.
* Able to demonstrate understanding of quality improvement methodology.
* Comprehensive knowledge of national initiatives and drivers in maternity care.
Desirable
* Root Cause Analysis training/ investigation training.
* Appreciative enquiry / counselling skills.
Communication skills
Essential
* Advocacy skills.
* Experience in managing complex and sensitive conversations.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
Address
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
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