Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) - Peterborough
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
North West Anglia Foundation Trust are seeking an enthusiastic Professional Midwifery Advocate to support our teams to continue to develop professionally through using appropriate strategies modelled on the "A Equip".
The PMA will work closely with Maternity safety team and quality improvement to improve outcomes and clinical care, ultimately enhancing safety.
Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Meet with midwives in their designated area and / or caseload on either an appointment or ad hoc basis.
Use effective communication strategies and influencing skills to achieve desired outcomes and make appropriate referrals for advocacy, mediation, or arbitration.
Support midwives to work in partnership with women to develop plans of care which meet their individual needs, to listen to them and to advocate for them as required.
To assist in implementing the National Maternity strategies.
Promote women centred care and autonomous midwifery practice in all clinical areas.
Support midwives through "Restorative Clinical Supervision" (RCS) to examine their role in the maternity department.
Assist midwives to develop their professional and career development.
Maintain a database of all midwives' revalidation dates for the Trust and ensure that they are prepared to revalidate effectively as per NMC
Ensure that they maintain their own knowledge and clinical skills by all appropriate means.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Date posted
10 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
176-M-6279366
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Way
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Way
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer's website
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