Senior Lead Midwife for Education

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., 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.

Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues., + 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.
Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are committed to making staff feel appreciated, supported and included in the Trust's successes. Our mission is to be an outstanding place to work providing the very best care for our patients and excellent career opportunities for our staff. Everything we do is guided by our core values and behaviours, identified by our staff and embedded throughout the organisation.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement
We have the highest CQC rating of all Acute NHS Trusts in Kent and Medway (Good). The CQC highlighted that managers promoted a positive culture that supported, valued staff and created a sense of common purpose based upon shared values.
The Trust is a great place to work, stay, develop a career and enjoy a healthy work life balance. We have made and are delivering on a wide range of commitments to staff; health and wellbeing; equality; diversity and inclusion; access to education and career development. During 2020 we sett up quality councils, driven by our staff to create a culture of shared governance and quality improvement.
We have a strong focus on innovation and improvement. Part of Guy's and St Thomas' (GSTT) 'Healthcare Alliance' we are introducing new models of care to improve clinical outcomes for patients. Our association with GSTT also gives staff wishing to develop their skills excellent opportunities to work across numerous specialities.
As our local population increases, our services and skills are expanding and adapting to meet demand. We are continuously looking at best practice models to enhance and improve the services we offer.
The Trust provides services at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, for a local population of over 500,000 people.
If you would like to be part of our innovative and forward thinking team putting patients at the centre of all we do, we invite you to #joinourfamily.
The NHS are striving towards "we work flexibly" as a workforce, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and importantly for you. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. To ensure your application will be considered please submit it at your earliest convenience. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Please note, that due to the limited number of car parking spaces, car parking permits will be allocated subject to compliance with the Trusts eligibility criteria and availability of spaces. Permit holders are not guaranteed a car parking space.
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke free organisation. To improve public health smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site.