Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic midwife to join Saint Mary's MCS as Band 7 Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate. The post holder will support the deployment of the Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement model (AEQUIP) across all sites of Saint Mary's MCS. Main duties of the job The posts will include work alongside the Lead Midwife for Education, Matron for Maternity Workforce Team and Maternity Managers to support the deployment of the Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement model (AEQUIP). Including: Demonstrate an awareness of diverse ethnic, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds and needs of patients, members of the public and staff. Actively promote and maintain confidentiality whilst adhering to information governance guidelines. Ensure that accurate and contemporaneous records relating to the deployment of AEQUIP are maintained. Keep accurate records of PMA activity. Contribute to the content of and lead on the design of documents and teaching aids. Provide reports regarding AEQUIP deployment as requested and present in forums as required. Collate audit data to report on activity, compliance, and effectiveness. Clinical support: Demonstrate clinical expertise and maintain competence in clinical skills. Establish and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships, and effective communication with patients, visitors, and work colleagues. Collaborate with and support teams to develop and improve services and deliver safe, compassionate care through regular RCS. Actively support the supervision, development and coaching of individual staff so that they may function effectively within their role and responsibilities. Demonstrate inspirational, motivational, and visible leadership in the workplace. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year As per AfC terms and conditions. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-SMH-6678043 Job locations St Mary's Hospital Managed Clinical Service Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications and Expereince Essential Registered Midwife on NMC Register with current UK midwifery practice experience Teaching qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of a degree Evidence of CPD and or short courses (modules) Desirable PMA qualification Coaching qualification Mental health first aider Expereince Essential Recent significant post registration experience as a midwife Relevant and recent care experience supporting colleagues in a pastrol, educational or supervision capacity Experience of delivering RCS Experience in mentoring, facilitating groups, and coaching others Experience of being a PMA/supervisor/assessor/preceptor or buddy Demonstrate knowledge and experience in facilitating quality improvement initiatives Desirable Knowledge of management and HR processes Previous experience of PMA role Previous Supervisor of Midwives Person Specification Qualifications and Expereince Essential Registered Midwife on NMC Register with current UK midwifery practice experience Teaching qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of a degree Evidence of CPD and or short courses (modules) Desirable PMA qualification Coaching qualification Mental health first aider Expereince Essential Recent significant post registration experience as a midwife Relevant and recent care experience supporting colleagues in a pastrol, educational or supervision capacity Experience of delivering RCS Experience in mentoring, facilitating groups, and coaching others Experience of being a PMA/supervisor/assessor/preceptor or buddy Demonstrate knowledge and experience in facilitating quality improvement initiatives Desirable Knowledge of management and HR processes Previous experience of PMA role Previous Supervisor of Midwives 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address St Mary's Hospital Managed Clinical Service Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)