Job overview

The role of midwifery Clinical Placement Facilitator is to lead the education and development of all student midwives and support practice supervisors and practice assessors (PA/PS) within the maternity unit. The individual will work collaboratively with the Practice Development Midwives and the Senior Midwifery Team to ensure clinical teaching is of the highest standard.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must be an effective communicator able to confidently deliver lectures/presentations at local level. The post holder will need to have effective organisational and management skills to facilitate the needs of various student groups in practice. 

You will co-ordinate and facilitate the educational activities of individual pre and post registration students and return to practice (RTP) midwives, by working in partnership with the HEIs to promote evidenced based learning in the development of midwifery practice.

To provide and assure a safe and effective clinical placement for midwifery 
students which takes into account clinical capacity and PA/PS support issues.

To be proactive in the processes to support Maternity Support 
Workers onto the Midwifery Secondment programmes working closely with theMatrons, DoM and Lead Nurse for Education.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Registered Midwife
  • First Degree or equivalent advanced study
  • 997/998 course or SSSA Course
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Masters or equivalent experience and knowledge

    • Desirable criteria

  • Practice Teacher / teaching qualification/willing to work towards qualification

    • Skills/ Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to demonstrate Trust Values
  • Ability to demonstrate effective communication both written and verbal
  • Ability to contribute pro-actively to a multidisciplinary team
  • Good organisational and leadership skills
  • Ability to initiate, evaluate and sustain change
  • Excellent, all round midwifery skills
  • Ability to teach evidence based practice
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Ability to use basic computer packages including word, excel and powerpoint
  • Ability to deal calmly with a range of personalities and situations

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Substantive experience of working as a midwife in clinical practice
  • Senior Midwifery experience at a band 7 or above.
  • Currently clinically based.
  • Excellent clinical teaching and assessing skills.
  • Evidence of managing a team of midwives and taking a lead in multi professional work
  • Experience facilitating training and teaching sessions
  • Risk management and quality assurance experience
  • Experience of auditing and reviewing midwifery practice.

    • Desirable criteria

  • ALSO Instructor
  • PROMPT Facilitator

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Thorough knowledge of Midwifery Practice.
  • Excellent theoretical knowledge with the ability to apply theory to practice.
  • Knowledge of facilitating adult learning.
  • Knowledge of patient record systems such as EPR/ K2
  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues

    • Desirable criteria

  • Clinical audit and service evaluation

    • Other requirements

    Essential criteria

  • Enjoy teaching and development of individuals
  • Committed to the training of student midwives.
  • Commitment to the provision of a quality service
  • Ability to work across the hospital and community setting
  • Commitment to Equal Opportunities

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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