International Recruitment Pastoral Support Midwife | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,698 - £65,095 pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Homerton London, E9 6SR |
| Company: | Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6182412/293-SWNS-0332 |
Summary
We are looking for an exceptional midwife to join the midwifery team of the Homerton Healthcare on our journey of excellence!
The International Recruitment Pastoral Support Midwife will be responsible for recruiting and retaining international educated midwives (IEM) by providing teaching, clinical support and pastoral care to internationally educated and recruited midwives (IEM) throughout their pre-registration and preceptorship period.
They will have a visible clinical presence, supporting IEM. They will provide clinical expertise and contribute to service developments in the maternity unit.
The International Recruitment Pastoral Support Midwife will be responsible for:
• Leading recruitment of International Educated Midwives (IEM) and working with the Homerton Healthcare Head of People Development to ensure a robust process is maintained during initial arrivals in the UK.
• Playing a key role in supporting the orientation of international midwives during the initial arrivals and lead on induction to the clinical area.
• Working closely with the IEM Practice Development Midwife to ensure IEM recruits are supported to complete the NMC OSCE in a timely manner to gain their NMC Midwifery registration.
• Developing an accelerated preceptorship programme for IEMs once they have achieved NMC midwifery registration recognising their prior experience.
• Designing the clinical orientation programme for overseas recruits of newly registered midwives in the UK as well as orientation for those who work as maternity support workers whilst awaiting the start of their OSCE programme.
• Providing leadership and management in international recruitment with focus on pastoral support for the IEM.
• Being visible clinically and able to work clinically in order to work alongside international trained midwives during their induction programme in the absence of the IEM Practice development midwife.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Apr 2024
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