Job summary The post holder is responsible for supporting the Pre-Registration Team in the delivery and support of midwifery student placements. Supporting pre-registration students in the clinical environment Act as a supportive, professional role model and resource for staff & learners in practice, the classroom and external organisations Liaise effectively and proactively with external organisations to maximise placements support and opportunities The post holder will be able to problem solve using a collaborative approach Design, teach and deliver sessions, to pre-registration students and Trust employees. Main duties of the job Ensure systems are in place to protect the service users, staff and students in clinical areas Provide advice and guidance for Service / Team / Unit Managers to enable them to provide suitable learning environments and appropriately prepared mentors. Offer advice and support to clinicians undertaking the mentorship / assessor / supervisor role. Work to increase the number of mentors that have the appropriate qualifications for mentoring students as defined by Professional bodies Assist with the monitoring, maintenance and development of the quality in all aspects of midwifery clinical placement provision liaising with the Pre-Registration Team regarding interpreting health service policy to establish goals and standards About us Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/ Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 265-6922614 Job locations Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Job description Job responsibilities Supporting Patient Excellence: Ensure systems are in place to protect the service users, staff and students in clinical areas. Work with colleagues, students and service users, to identify the changing needs of the local population. To promote practices that are dynamic, efficient, innovative and continuously improved in its relevance and responsiveness to the needs of the local population. People/Management Excellence: Provide advice and guidance for Service / Team / Unit Managers to enable them to provide suitable learning environments and appropriately prepared mentors. Offer advice and support to clinicians undertaking the mentorship / assessor / supervisor role. Work to increase the number of mentors that have the appropriate qualifications for mentoring students as defined by Professional bodies Actively participate in Midwifery education meetings and development activities. Network with people in similar posts to widen support and sharing best practice Actively participate in the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Professional Practice Development Council supporting the implementation of inter-professional and quality issues related to student experience Promote positive communications that enhance the quality of clinical learning and promote a seamless interface with Higher Education Institutions and Pre Registration Lead Provides advice in relation to the care of an individual, or groups of students or mentors. This will be achieved by providing advice on a regular basis Effectively manage ones own time to ensure a balance between clinical and administrative duties Support the promotion and maintenance of a departmental culture which promotes an open and honest approach to professional decision making and problem solving Demonstrate and promote excellent interpersonal skills, written, verbal and nonverbal communication styles interacting effectively with a range of people on a variety of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation Influence and nurture positive attitudes and behaviours within the teams and wider multidisciplinary team Be able to work as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team. Professional Responsibilities: Being professionally credible and competent and participate in annual appraisal Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used in the course of work Work without direct supervision within Trust policies, procedures, professional and national guidelines Undertake relevant clinical practices in accordance with the Scope of Professional Practice Act as an expert resource for all staff in the Trust in relation to clinical placement issues in Maternity Promote collaborative working partnerships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team Deliver, Support, promote and maintain organisational and professional standards, this will be in the placement areas and in the office. Support, promote and maintain mandatory training for Midwifery students. Act as mentor/ coach when necessary. Support the student, mentor and coach emotionally and with practice skills Contribute to multi-professional and inter-professional training and education. This maybe across the region or Trust, classroom based or in a placement setting. Develop ones own knowledge, skills and expertise, and maintain professional profile Maintain an awareness of issues relating to midwifery on the national agenda. Quality Assurance and Monitoring: Assist with the monitoring, maintenance and development of the quality in all aspects of midwifery clinical placement provision liaising with the Pre-Registration Team regarding interpreting health service policy to establish goals and standards Complete the educational audits with the HEI. To be able to use the electronic portfolio, Pebblepad to support mentors and students. There is occasionally a responsibility for direct patient care, when supporting current methods of placement planning but will also provide specialised advice in relation to quality assurance and good practice in clinical placements Support the Pre-Registration Team with the facilitation of quality and monitoring visits and assessments from professional bodies, Health Education England, Health Education England (East Midlands), Transformation & Local Workforce Action Board, Health Education Institutions and contract monitoring visits Utilise information from incidents and complaints to inform practice/educational programmes. Support compliance with internal and external healthcare standards Provide advice to promote clinical audit and quality improvement Policy and Service Development Responsibilities Contribute to the strategic planning of midwifery clinical placement provision to meet the requirements of pre-registration curricula Contribute to the analysis and interpretation and implementation of guidance relating to clinical placements / practice education, disseminating, and cascading useful information wherever possible. Support teams in their development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in relation to student midwifes placements and practice education Support best practice is consistent and evidence based by the development and implementation of procedural documents. General Responsibilities: Contribute to the mentor register/database held within the Trust which meets the requirements of the NMC and is able to identify those areas of the organisation that are currently used for clinical placements. Job description Job responsibilities Supporting Patient Excellence: Ensure systems are in place to protect the service users, staff and students in clinical areas. Work with colleagues, students and service users, to identify the changing needs of the local population. To promote practices that are dynamic, efficient, innovative and continuously improved in its relevance and responsiveness to the needs of the local population. People/Management Excellence: Provide advice and guidance for Service / Team / Unit Managers to enable them to provide suitable learning environments and appropriately prepared mentors. Offer advice and support to clinicians undertaking the mentorship / assessor / supervisor role. Work to increase the number of mentors that have the appropriate qualifications for mentoring students as defined by Professional bodies Actively participate in Midwifery education meetings and development activities. Network with people in similar posts to widen support and sharing best practice Actively participate in the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Professional Practice Development Council supporting the implementation of inter-professional and quality issues related to student experience Promote positive communications that enhance the quality of clinical learning and promote a seamless interface with Higher Education Institutions and Pre Registration Lead Provides advice in relation to the care of an individual, or groups of students or mentors. This will be achieved by providing advice on a regular basis Effectively manage ones own time to ensure a balance between clinical and administrative duties Support the promotion and maintenance of a departmental culture which promotes an open and honest approach to professional decision making and problem solving Demonstrate and promote excellent interpersonal skills, written, verbal and nonverbal communication styles interacting effectively with a range of people on a variety of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation Influence and nurture positive attitudes and behaviours within the teams and wider multidisciplinary team Be able to work as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team. Professional Responsibilities: Being professionally credible and competent and participate in annual appraisal Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used in the course of work Work without direct supervision within Trust policies, procedures, professional and national guidelines Undertake relevant clinical practices in accordance with the Scope of Professional Practice Act as an expert resource for all staff in the Trust in relation to clinical placement issues in Maternity Promote collaborative working partnerships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team Deliver, Support, promote and maintain organisational and professional standards, this will be in the placement areas and in the office. Support, promote and maintain mandatory training for Midwifery students. Act as mentor/ coach when necessary. Support the student, mentor and coach emotionally and with practice skills Contribute to multi-professional and inter-professional training and education. This maybe across the region or Trust, classroom based or in a placement setting. Develop ones own knowledge, skills and expertise, and maintain professional profile Maintain an awareness of issues relating to midwifery on the national agenda. Quality Assurance and Monitoring: Assist with the monitoring, maintenance and development of the quality in all aspects of midwifery clinical placement provision liaising with the Pre-Registration Team regarding interpreting health service policy to establish goals and standards Complete the educational audits with the HEI. To be able to use the electronic portfolio, Pebblepad to support mentors and students. There is occasionally a responsibility for direct patient care, when supporting current methods of placement planning but will also provide specialised advice in relation to quality assurance and good practice in clinical placements Support the Pre-Registration Team with the facilitation of quality and monitoring visits and assessments from professional bodies, Health Education England, Health Education England (East Midlands), Transformation & Local Workforce Action Board, Health Education Institutions and contract monitoring visits Utilise information from incidents and complaints to inform practice/educational programmes. Support compliance with internal and external healthcare standards Provide advice to promote clinical audit and quality improvement Policy and Service Development Responsibilities Contribute to the strategic planning of midwifery clinical placement provision to meet the requirements of pre-registration curricula Contribute to the analysis and interpretation and implementation of guidance relating to clinical placements / practice education, disseminating, and cascading useful information wherever possible. Support teams in their development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in relation to student midwifes placements and practice education Support best practice is consistent and evidence based by the development and implementation of procedural documents. General Responsibilities: Contribute to the mentor register/database held within the Trust which meets the requirements of the NMC and is able to identify those areas of the organisation that are currently used for clinical placements. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of learner support and assessing in practice within the last six months. Experience of supporting audit activities. Current midwifery experience. Can demonstrate characteristics of effective, credible leadership. Demonstrates ability to motivate, train and develop staff. Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management. Desirable Experience of working collaboratively with Education systems. Experience of running facilitated sessions. Knowledge of current curricula of midwifery programmes. Knowledge of NMC guidance documents. Knowledge of NHS England Education and Workforce Strategy and Trust guidance documents. Skills Essential Frequently using IT Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, use of PC, Pebblepad electronic portfolio. Frequently using communication skills; oral & written. Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to challenge appropriately. Planning & organisational skills in both the placement area and the office. Physical skills e.g. acting as a coach and mentor to pre-registration student midwives and regularly visiting placement areas. Emotionally resilient to support students and staff. Desirable Advanced electronic systems skills. Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential Degree level professional qualification or can demonstrate academic studies at level 6. Registered Midwife. Evidence of continuing professional development. Mentor, practice teacher or educator qualification. Practice Assesor On active mentor register. Desirable Masters level study. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of learner support and assessing in practice within the last six months. Experience of supporting audit activities. Current midwifery experience. Can demonstrate characteristics of effective, credible leadership. Demonstrates ability to motivate, train and develop staff. Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management. Desirable Experience of working collaboratively with Education systems. Experience of running facilitated sessions. Knowledge of current curricula of midwifery programmes. Knowledge of NMC guidance documents. Knowledge of NHS England Education and Workforce Strategy and Trust guidance documents. Skills Essential Frequently using IT Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, use of PC, Pebblepad electronic portfolio. Frequently using communication skills; oral & written. Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to challenge appropriately. Planning & organisational skills in both the placement area and the office. Physical skills e.g. acting as a coach and mentor to pre-registration student midwives and regularly visiting placement areas. Emotionally resilient to support students and staff. Desirable Advanced electronic systems skills. Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential Degree level professional qualification or can demonstrate academic studies at level 6. Registered Midwife. Evidence of continuing professional development. Mentor, practice teacher or educator qualification. Practice Assesor On active mentor register. Desirable Masters level study. 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 Northampton General Hospital Address Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)