Retention Midwife

2 weeks ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated Midwife who is seeking an opportunity to join our senior leadership team as a Retention Midwife.


The aim of this role is to provide individualised support to preceptorship midwives, return to practice learners and early career midwives.

This role is pivotal to enhance the experience of working in the NHS of this cohort of midwives.

The post holder will offer individualised supportive interventions, including learning, career advice and pastoral care.

Main

Responsibilities:

Key areas of responsibility

Enhanced competence and confidence of newly registered midwives

Effective communication between NWAFT and midwifery programme providers

Support the experience and retention of newly registered midwives

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.

Clinical and Leadership


Ensure effective communication and develop proactive working relationships between NWAFT and midwifery programme providers from HEIs, as required, and work as an integral part of the midwifery practice education team.

Collaborate with the team to support retention and career development of all midwives within the Trust.


Link into year 3 students during their training to discuss the transition from student to newly qualified practitioner, preceptorship programme and employment opportunities at NWAFT.


In collaboration with the practice development Midwives develop appropriate strategies and provide a well-structured orientation and training programme to support and meet the needs of students transitioning to newly registered midwives.

Ensure they dovetail with the needs of staff and clinical risk priorities.


Work with the midwifery education team to facilitate and support clinical and educational programmes for all preceptees within the first year of qualification and undergraduate student midwives on placement.


Working across all areas of the maternity services act as a visible resource of support and advice for newly registered midwives and learners in practice.

Share best practice examples across the Division and Trust, and regionally.


Working with the midwifery Practice Development team to ensure staff meet NMC regulatory requirements and are trained to deliver the highest standard of education support to students, learners, and newly registered midwives.

Promote and practice evidence-based midwifery care.

Promote professional practice, education, and training in line with relevant research.


Develop and maintain effective links with ward managers, senior clinical midwives supporting practice education and recruitment events for new students and the implementation of the curriculum in clinical placement areas.


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