Job overview

Midwifery Clinical Skills Educator - 22.5 hours per week - Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and motivated NMC Registered Midwife for this specialist role which requires you to be a visible and proactive role model, supporting development and retention of early career midwives. 

You will be confident in both working independently and collaborating with others in the provision of high-quality learning experiences within the maternity unit for all staff in the maternity team, with a focus on Newly Qualified Midwives and Internationally Recruited Midwives undertaking the Midwifery Preceptorship programme.

Main duties of the job

·       Work as an integral member of the team to deliver appropriate strategies and support for new starters, to enhance staff engagement, staff satisfaction and promote retention of early career midwives.

·       Participate in the effective ‘onboarding’ of new starters, including orientation programmes and practical advice relating to their areas of clinical practice.

·       Help to facilitate a positive working environment for people in their early career, ensuring effective communication and proactive working relationships.

·       Act as an expert resource and champion learning in practice - supporting consolidation of knowledge and skills and promoting evidence-based practice.

·       Lead in the clinical environment on the provision of preceptorship skills support and assessment of competence to support Preceptors and Preceptees in the completion of the Midwifery Preceptorship programme requirements.

·       Work with early career midwives and key partners to identify any additional support needs and support the creation and implementation of personal development plans.

·       Promote reflective practice, developing a culture in the clinical environment which values learning and high quality care.

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. 

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: 

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. 

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. 

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.