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Midwife Development Specialist

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Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Midwife to join our team as a Practice Development Midwife. This is an exciting opportunity to advance and enhance the quality of care within Maternity.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating educational and developmental programmes for midwives and other healthcare professionals to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes.

Key duties include:

  • Developing curriculum, training materials, and resources to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Staying updated on the latest evidence-based practices in midwifery.
  • Developing and updating clinical guidelines and standards to ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Conducting training sessions and workshops for midwives to improve their clinical competencies.
  • Providing ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance the skills of the maternity care team.
  • Collaborating with healthcare teams to identify areas for improvement in maternity care.
  • Implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
  • Engaging in research activities to contribute to the advancement of midwifery practices.
  • Integrating innovative approaches and technologies into clinical care as appropriate.
  • Providing mentorship and support to midwives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Addressing challenges and concerns related to clinical practices through guidance and coaching.
Working for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

We are a flexible working employer and recognize the importance of a good work-life balance. We offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff.

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Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Registered Midwife with a UK NMC Pin.
  • SSSA/Mentorship qualification.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable criteria include:

  • PGCert.
  • Knowledge of educational standards and practice.
  • Understanding of the principles of teaching and learning and their application within the practice setting.

The successful candidate will have substantial post-registration experience, with evidence of working in all areas of maternity.

They will also have excellent time management and organisational skills, excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills, and proficiency in venepuncture, cannulation, perineal suturing and episiotomy.

The ability to give effective feedback and feedforward to maternity staff, assess competence and level of understanding, and demonstrate leadership skills are also essential.