Job summary The post holder will actively contribute to the development and support of midwifery practice in the maternity department. This will include developing the PDM role to support the Quality Improvement Lead Nurse / Midwife, all clinical staff, Deputy Head's of Midwifery, Head of Midwifery and Director of Midwifery. The post holder will be responsible for leading on and implementing a variety of practice development initiatives as agreed with the Quality Improvement Lead Nurse / Midwife taking into consideration national and local drivers for training. This will be aligned to the ESHT Maternity Training Needs Analysis. Main duties of the job Promote and support innovation in practice and support professional staff to contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of education and training opportunities within the service. A key component of the role is involvement in the quality improvement (QI) agenda under the supervision of the Quality Improvement Lead Nurse / Midwife- to include: o Identifying and innovating on project work linked to improving clinical practice, o Following evidence-based QI methodology o Leading on change management o Monitoring and evaluating the impact on clinical practice to ensure on-going improvements in the quality of care. o Devising programme of improvements from lesson learned and risk incidences o To ensure service users are included were possible in designing and implementing training within the service. The post holder will be required to implement, teach and support, as required, practice development initiatives, facilitating midwifery and Obstetric staff to develop safe, effective and person-centred clinical practice. Acts as a specialist resource for the advancement of Midwifery Practice and Education. Specialist Lead for evidence-based changes to practice and advice supported by in depth researched best practice. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-SMc035 Job locations Conquest Hospital Hastings The Ridge St Leonards TN37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife on NMC register Educated to degree / diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Evidence of continued professional development Evidence of recent professional and academic development. Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent Desirable Professional Midwifery Partner (PMP / PMA) Masters Level study PGCERT Experience Essential Understands the need for confidentiality while continuing to work in partnership with other professionals and agencies. Clear, concise and accurate written skills. Verbal skills, ability to listen effectively and to distil and impart information. Good negotiation skills Excellent IT skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher Experience of change management and QI Desirable Project Work / QSIR Research and audit experience Train the trainer experience Advanced practice skills TRIM practitioner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife on NMC register Educated to degree / diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Evidence of continued professional development Evidence of recent professional and academic development. Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent Desirable Professional Midwifery Partner (PMP / PMA) Masters Level study PGCERT Experience Essential Understands the need for confidentiality while continuing to work in partnership with other professionals and agencies. Clear, concise and accurate written skills. Verbal skills, ability to listen effectively and to distil and impart information. Good negotiation skills Excellent IT skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher Experience of change management and QI Desirable Project Work / QSIR Research and audit experience Train the trainer experience Advanced practice skills TRIM practitioner 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). 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. 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Conquest Hospital Hastings The Ridge St Leonards TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)