Band 7 - Practice Development Midwife, WACS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Practice Development Midwife (PDM) to join our team.
As a PDM you will be responsible for advancing and enhancing the quality of care within Maternity.
The role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating educational and developmental programmes for midwives and other healthcare professionals to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes.
The PDM team plays a vital role in advancing the knowledge, skills, and practices of midwives, ultimately improving the quality of care provided to service users and their families
Full-time and part time positions are available. Flexible working applications are welcome., Some of the main duties of the job include:
Develop curriculum, training materials, and resources to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
Stay updated on the latest evidence-based practices in midwifery.
Develop and update clinical guidelines and standards to ensure adherence to best practices.
Conduct training sessions and workshops for midwives to improve their clinical competencies.
Provide ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance the skills of the maternity care team.
Collaborate with healthcare teams to identify areas for improvement in maternity care
Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
Engage in research activities to contribute to the advancement of midwifery practices.
Integrate innovative approaches and technologies into clinical care as appropriate.
Provide mentorship and support to midwives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Address challenges and concerns related to clinical practices through guidance and coaching.
Work closely the lead midwife for education, education team members and other healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, nurses, and administrators., Collaborate with external organisations and institutions to share best practices and promote collaborative learning
Analyse data related to clinical outcomes and performance metrics.
Prepare and present reports to highlight achievements and areas for improvement.
Develop educational materials for expectant mothers and their families.
Ensure that patients are well-informed about their care and have a positive birthing experience.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines
Communicate the outcome of training needs analysis, CPD planning and aspects of programme enrolment to staff.
Organise, plan and implementing Maternity Education Training to MDT
Promote continuous professional development for staff and be able to signpost to relevant staff/agencies as required
Support delivery of onboarding of new starters and provide efficient and effective inductions, liaising with the lead midwife for recruitment/ recruitment and onboarding team

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.