Band 6 Midwife Trainer - Maternity Information System

Job summary

The post holder will be a clinically credible current practitioner who promotes innovation and

up to date evidence based practice.

The post holder will assist and support the development, implementation and delivery of Trust wide MIS training for Maternity staff, including support staff and the medical teams, in line with local Trust and National

Priorities; the role of the Trainer Midwife is to support the maternity information team with the role out of mandated BadgerNet training and to support the wider team with BadgerNet training needs.

To support wider Digital Maternity Team as required with Badgernet Data quality and responsibilities relevant to role.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Patient/ Client Care:

1.Works alongside staff in the clinical area to promote MIS learning and raise standards of care

2.Works as an assessor to ensure staff meet the competencies required for their role in relation to MIS training needs

3.Acts as a role model maintaining a high profile by providing expert knowledge and advice in relation to the MIS

4.Diversity and disability requirements and other related policies which impact upon educational programmes

Policy and Service Development

1.Participates in departmental strategy development and planning

2.Continually reviews the way training and education is delivered to ensure it meets service needs

3.Utilises appropriate change management strategies to facilitate change in the clinical environment and across the Trust as appropriate

Information Resources

1.Working with the MIS team to ensure robust records of training and attendance at are maintained

2.Participates in the planning of new IT systems if required.

3.Supports the development of electronic learning resources

4.Assists in change management and implementation of new ways of working

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Maths, English and Science (C or above / equivalent) (E)

* Midwifery Degree (E)

* Registered Midwife (E)

* Current Professional Registration (E)

* Evidence of CPD (E)

Experience

Essential

* Demonstrates broad knowledge of midwifery practice (E)

* Demonstrate an understanding of the national vision for maternity services (E)

* Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement (E)

* Ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, motivate and gain the respect of other healthcare professionals (E)

* Ability to promote a learning environment (E)

* Ability to develop and deliver teaching programmes(E)

* Proven experience of using BadgerNet and patient information systems (E)

* Ability to influence change (E)

* Ability to utilise a variety of communication methods to deliver information (E)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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