Senior Lead Midwife for Education

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated midwifery leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join and strategically lead the DGT Maternity Education agenda.

The post holder will be responsible for strategically managing and enriching the integrated education and training plan across the maternity division. They will enhance and evolve a culture of shared learning across the Trust, Local Maternity and Neonatal System and ICS.

The successful candidate will oversee and lead the Maternity Education Team in further implementation of diverse and equitable teaching strategies. They will  successfully steer an MDT collaboration to fully implement in-situ simulation,  support the Maternity Transformation Programme and full implementation of Maternity Core Competency Framework Version 2.

Main duties of the job

The post holder as part of the senior Midwifery leadership team will be responsible for supporting and developing the multi-disciplinary team approach in Midwifery clinical education. They will lead, promote, and facilitate a safe and positive learning environment and no blame culture for all DGT maternity staff groups.

They will identify any gaps in the provision of education and training and be instrumental in the development and implementation of new education programmes,  ensuring local and national service objectives are included within the local maternity education strategy.

The post holder will report and represent the Trust and DGT Maternity services to NHSE, ICS, HEI and at service liaison level meetings, fostering strong system links and influencing midwifery education agenda at all levels.

As part of the senior midwifery leadership team the post holder will be included in the manager on call rota providing support and advice out of hours.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation of the Three Year Delivery Plan for Maternity and Neonatal Services ensuring the Trust meets the minimum standards in the refreshed CCFv2.
• Ensure quality assurance and monitoring processes are in place to ensure that the training is appropriate and following all national guidance.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the National Policy context for Maternity Transformation and Governance Framework.
• Ensure appropriate records of training activity is undertaken within the division and produce regular compliance reports. Identify any barriers to compliance.
• Provide written and verbal assurance in training compliance at Maternity Governance Forums.
• Provide quality written reports within expected deadlines.
• Be a key contact for internal and external stakeholder projects.
• Evaluate education programmes, identify outcomes, and offer constructive advice on how the service could improve.
• Implement and propose changes to policies and practices in the midwifery unit in line with evidence-based practice.
• Implement Clinical Governance initiatives by acting as a change agent and taking a proactive role in the service development.
• Ensure that the annual programme of mandatory training reflects the requirements of the clinicians and local national agenda.
• Lead the Midwifery Education Team and ensure full training compliance of all staff in line with CNST/ Saving babies lives v3.
• Strategic lead for pre and post registration Midwifery educational programmes including a local OSCE preparation and bridging programme for international educated midwives.
• Strategic lead for both statutory and multidisciplinary mandatory training for all staff working within the maternity department.
• Support the Director of Midwifery and represent the Midwifery directorate at educational meetings and represent the Trust at LMNS, ICS, national and regional levels.
• Directly line manage staff within the maternity education team.