Clinical Education Midwife

at  Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Participate in training of maternity education mandatory programmes including PROMPT and MDT simulation training To supervise practice and the delivery of client care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct Promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team both within the directorate and the rest of the Trust. Improve the safety and experience of patients/service users/carers by developing staff to provide the appropriate level of clinical knowledge, skills and competencies. This will include establishing or use of existing systems to demonstrate practice development improvements, link training into risk assessment and share best practice. Train and assess staff in the workplace in the use of specified equipment and medical devices.
Plan and maximise opportunities to deliver work-based (as opposed to non-work-based) learning Develop and participate in audit, risk management, quality, practice and education initiatives and drive and support the implementation of change as necessary. Support the implementation of key projects as identified by the Head of Midwifery in line with Trust-wide initiatives. Support the education and training programmes to ensure that knowledge, skills and competencies of the professional are able to meet patients’ and carers’ needs to develop learning outcomes Co-ordinate and support midwives on the development programmes and preceptorship documents Support practice supervisors and practice assessors and ward/unit staff. Facilitate the orientation of all new members of staff.
In liaison with the Lead Midwife for Education to identify and develop as required policies, procedures and competency progression frameworks that support the education and training of staff. Support the development of their competence and confidence of newly qualified midwives within their preceptorship. Participate in the on call rota Ensure that training and education and professional development needs are met and staff feel empowered and supported. Evidence of improved skills, knowledge and attitude to support high quality patient care.
Support improvements in the educational environment of the clinical area. Directly contribute to clinical care, impacting on standards of care and providing clinical leadership and role model expertise and behaviour Positive influence across the wider multidisciplinary team Ensure that best practice is maintained for the maternity service by reviewing and implementing evidence based practice, research, policies, procedures, training and education

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