Job summary Are you an experienced Midwife with a passion for staff, teams and the workforce? If so then we would love to hear from you We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced Midwife to join our Maternity Team at the Royal Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will offer support and knowledge and advice to Newly Qualified Midwives, Internationally Educated Midwives, new starters/returners during their supernumerary induction period. In addition the post holder will provide pastoral support to the established Midwifery and Maternity Support Worker workforce. We are a dedicated team, with an inspiring vision, investing in the development of our future leadership team to support the ongoing development of our maternity service.Please make contact if you would like to hear more Main duties of the job Be responsible for ensuring and delivering a collaborative approach to the on boarding and induction of new starters. Supporting the workforce in clinical skill development and work towards the completion of clinical competencies. The post holder will offer pastoral support, mentorship and preceptorship. You will be responsible for for developing, implementing and evaluating retention initiatives and supporting with the preceptorship programme inclusive of its evaluation. The post holder will support the implementation of key drivers in relation to retention and pastoral care for staff in line with trust wide, local and national initiatives. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Sue Sheehan, PA to the Director of Midwifery/ DND Neonatal and Gynaecology to arrange an informal visit via email - Sue.sheehanboltonft.nhs.uk About us Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 241-871FC-24-A Job locations Royal Bolton Foundation Trust Minerva Rd Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the planning. implementation and embedding of a robust recruitment and retention plan that will positively contribute to the development of a workforce fit for purpose. Monitor recruitment activities and make recommendations on new initiatives and approaches to the Senior Leadership Team. Be sensitive, aware and supportive of the educational needs of those working within Maternity services and work to support development and progress once a learning need has been identified. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the planning. implementation and embedding of a robust recruitment and retention plan that will positively contribute to the development of a workforce fit for purpose. Monitor recruitment activities and make recommendations on new initiatives and approaches to the Senior Leadership Team. Be sensitive, aware and supportive of the educational needs of those working within Maternity services and work to support development and progress once a learning need has been identified. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Midwife Educated to degree level Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Working towards a Master's qualification Professional Midwifery Advocate Leadership course Experience Essential Experience of teaching and training facilitation Knowledge of the national maternity agenda Experience of collaborating with a multi professional team Desirable Experience of change management Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Midwife Educated to degree level Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Working towards a Master's qualification Professional Midwifery Advocate Leadership course Experience Essential Experience of teaching and training facilitation Knowledge of the national maternity agenda Experience of collaborating with a multi professional team Desirable Experience of change management 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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bolton Foundation Trust Minerva Rd Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)