Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 3 years to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a secondment to the role of Clinical Supervisor of Midwives.
The Clinical Supervisors for Midwives work as a team across North Wales to deliver effective clinical supervision for midwives and influence the quality of maternity services in the Health Board.
We would encourage applications from both Community and Inpatient Midwives with relevant experience and a passion for supporting others and service development.
The posts available will be based in East and Central on a part time basis. The roles involve travel between sites.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical supervision for midwives employed by the Health Board in order to maintain and develop professional standards.
Through the delivery of effective clinical supervision for midwives, influence the quality of maternity services in the Health Board to enhance care delivery.
The post holder will have a proactive role within the clinical governance framework.
Ensure the Code (NMC 2015) and agreed national and local policies and guidelines are disseminated to midwives through group supervision, with the overarching objective of enhancing the provision of safe maternity care within the Health Board.
Support Revalidation with the NMC for midwives employed within the Health Board.
Identify and share good practice from the Health Board to colleagues across Wales through membership of an all Wales Forum for CSM’s.
In addition to their commitment to upholding the NMC Code (2015) the clinical supervisor for midwives must be responsible for:
- Prioritising People
- Practising Effectively
- Preserving Safety
- Promoting Professionalism and Trust
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Delivery of effective clinical supervision for midwives, influence the quality of maternity services in the Health Board to enhance care delivery.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad knowledge and experience of midwifery practice
- Experience of working well as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Participation in development of other midwives
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of role as clinical mentor
