Job summary
Employer heading
Professional Midwifery Advocate - Lead Midwife
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NMC registered Midwife to join the dynamic team at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital.
The Professional Midwifery Advocate will use the A-EQUIP (Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement) approach to support all midwives to improve system performance and the experiences of midwives and women.
Main duties of the job
- Meet the professional support and developmental needs of midwives and have a positive impact on clinical outcomes for women, babies, midwives and maternity services.
- Deploy the "A-EQUIP" model of advocating and educating for quality improvement (NHS England 2017), which provides a continuous improvement process that builds upon personal and professional resilience of midwives to enhance the quality of care for women.
- Support midwives by providing and promoting regular sessions of restorative clinical supervision (RCS) and embed a culture of openness, reflection and professional resilience.
- Collaborate with the local quality & safety, governance, and practice development teams, providing professional advice and supporting quality improvement. Network with PMAs throughout South Yorkshire Bassetlaw LMNS and the wider region. Implement national recommendations for PMA services.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent qualification/experience
- PMA qualification
- Mentorship Qualification or relevant equivalent qualification (SSSA/998/997)
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive postgraduate experience.
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team
- Experience of undertaking audit and change management
- Experience of facilitating clinical restorative supervision sessions.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching and presentation skills Experience of coordinating a team
- Experience of coordinating a team
- Experience of leading a team of PMAs
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Duduzile Nyathi
- Job title
- Consultant Midwife
- Additional information
[email protected] | T: 01952 641222 Ext 5362
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