Practice Development Midwife International | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £51,488 - £57,802 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Cwmni: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Contract |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6283876/289-SC-2165 |
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This is a predominantly clinical role. The post holder will work alongside the internationally educated midwives (IEM) in all areas of the maternity service. They will lead the IEM’s induction to the clinical areas, and support the Lead Midwife for International Recruitment to prepare IEM for their OSCEs and provide pastoral care.
This is a predominantly clinical role. The post holder will work alongside the internationally educated midwives (IEM) in all areas of the maternity service. They will lead the IEM’s induction to the clinical areas, and support the Lead Midwife for International Recruitment to prepare IEM for their OSCEs and provide pastoral care.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
· Work alongside the IEM in all clinical areas of the maternity service during their supernumerary period before and after their OSCE as well as during their preceptorship time, covering 7 days/week including weekends and nights
· Orientate IEM to the clinical areas, acting as a supportive link between the midwives and the wards to ensure a smooth transition into the maternity service
· Foster and develop a working environment within which midwives can work as autonomous practitioners, accountable for their practice and in accordance with the NMC Code and NMC Standards for Midwives
· Support junior midwives to develop mentoring and assessment skills
· Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all Trust and Directorate guidelines, with the ability to practice independently and with freedom to act as appropriate
· Ensure all educational and training needs of IEM are met
· Assist the Lead Midwife for International Recruitment in preparing IEM for their OSCEs
· Ensure staff are orientated to the culture in the UK including choice and body autonomy
· Act as a role model, demonstrating adherence to the PROUD values and the NMC code at all times
· Provide care within the philosophy of the trust’s maternity service
Staff Retention
· Be a central contact for the IEM, signposting them in areas such as wellbeing, accommodation, amenities, local community contacts and spiritual care
· Ensure a buddy system is in place from established IEM for those newly recruited
· Arrange virtual and face-to-face social gatherings to welcome the IEM to the Trust, supporting the development of friendships amongst international recruits, buddies and other staff who wish to participate
Professional and Personal Responsibilities
· Form good working relations with key team members including the Practice Development Team, clinical managers and matrons and the Cultural Safety Team
· Lead by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and ‘can do’ attitude, inclusive management style, encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the trust
· Act as a clinical lead within the maternity service, providing expert midwifery care within the multidisciplinary team
· Maintain membership of relevant professional organisations
· Ensure staff work in a professional manner at all times and challenge when this is not adhered to
· Actively participate and encourage others to participate in corporate meetings appropriate to the role
· Be a role model for junior members of the team and a support to colleagues and managers
· Be flexible and undertake duties (within their sphere of practice) in other areas as required
· Have an excellent understanding of local and governmental policies and guidelines
· Undertake training and development as necessary in line with the needs of the role
· Monitor and maintain good standards of care within the maternity services to implement evidence-based practice and national recommendations
· Maintain responsibility for developing and sustaining their own knowledge and clinical skills
· Participate actively in their own appraisal and setting developmental objectives
Leadership and Management Responsibilities
· Line manage the IEM during their supernumerary time with the support of the maternity managers
· Assist with the maintenance of competency records for IEM
· Participate in the short and long term strategic development of the International Recruitment service and the maternity service as a whole
· Attend any meetings appropriate to their role, ensuring effective communication within the team
· Monitor and review the effectiveness of the IEM’s support programme through audit
· Support talent management and career advancement of IEM, promoting the internal transfer scheme and signposting to coaching and interview skills support and further educational opportunities
· Promote and provide positive, professional leadership, including leadership of staff
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Jun 2024