Retention Midwife - Peterborough/Huntingdon

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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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