Neonatal Nurse

2 weeks ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Practice Development Midwife (PDM) to join our team.

As a PDM you will be responsible for advancing and enhancing the quality of care within Maternity.


The role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating educational and developmental programmes for midwives and other healthcare professionals to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes.

The PDM team plays a vital role in advancing the knowledge, skills, and practices of midwives, ultimately improving the quality of care provided to service users and their families

Full-time and part time positions are available. Flexible working applications are welcome.
Develop curriculum, training materials, and resources to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

Conduct training sessions and workshops for midwives to improve their clinical competencies.

Provide ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance the skills of the maternity care team.

Collaborate with healthcare teams to identify areas for improvement in maternity care

Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.

Engage in research activities to contribute to the advancement of midwifery practices.

Integrate innovative approaches and technologies into clinical care as appropriate.

Provide mentorship and support to midwives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Work closely the lead midwife for education, education team members and other healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, nurses, and administrators.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme.

These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.


The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

Analyse data related to clinical outcomes and performance metrics.

Ensure that patients are well-informed about their care and have a positive birthing experience.

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines

Communicate the outcome of training needs analysis, CPD planning and aspects of programme enrolment to staff.

Organise, plan and implementing Maternity Education Training to MDT

Promote continuous professional development for staff and be able to signpost to relevant staff/agencies as required

Registered Midwife with a UK NMC Pin
Evidence of continuing professional development

Understanding and knowledge of curriculum design and development
Awareness of MIS/ Core competency framework and other local, regional and national initiatives
Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills
IT/Computer literate

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

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