- Leading recruitment of International Educated Midwives (IEM) and working with the Homerton Healthcare Head of People Development to ensure a robust process is maintained during initial arrivals in the UK.
- Playing a key role in supporting the orientation of international midwives during the initial arrivals and lead on induction to the clinical area.
- Working closely with the IEM Practice Development Midwife to ensure IEM recruits are supported to complete the NMC OSCE in a timely manner to gain their NMC Midwifery registration.
- Developing an accelerated preceptorship programme for IEMs once they have achieved NMC midwifery registration recognising their prior experience.
- Designing the clinical orientation programme for overseas recruits of newly registered midwives in the UK as well as orientation for those who work as maternity support workers whilst awaiting the start of their OSCE programme.
- Providing leadership and management in international recruitment with focus on pastoral support for the IEM.
- Being visible clinically and able to work clinically in order to work alongside international trained midwives during their induction programme in the absence of the IEM Practice development midwife.
- Registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent clinical experience
- Mentorship Course or equivalent
- Evidence of continued own professional development
- Study at Master's Level (level 7)
- Masters qualification or relevant masters' level experience in relevant specialist area.
- Professional Midwifery Advocate
- Coaching qualification
- NIPE/SEN qualification
- Effective leader and manager of people with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate others
- Ability to understand short and long term priorities in order to provide clear direction to others
- Ability to set and achieve key priorities and targets
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
- Able to present information and reports in a clear and understandable format, both verbally and in writing
- Chairing and organising meetings
- Able to establish new ways of working in positive and engaging ways.
- Evidence of workforce management and leadership, change management and performance improvement.
- Evidence of people management experience.
- Evidence of audit implementation
- Evidence of people management experience.
- Evidence of working in or closely with Education Teams.
- Evidence of self-development with ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current issues within the nursing and midwifery workforce
- Experience of implementing innovative solutions in education, recruitment and retention
- Experience of using data and measurement for improvement
- Previous Band 8 experience
- Experience of facilitating and implementing teaching programmes to meet training needs
- Experience of teaching, research and clinical audit
- Experience of preparing and presenting reports.
- Experience of budget management and control
- Specialist knowledge in the workforce agenda of nursing/midwifery international recruitment
- Understanding of Capital Midwife International Recruitment Consortium
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the government's health, education and quality agenda
- Knowledge of quality improvement methods and techniques.
- Use of IT and social media in recruitment.
International Recruitment Pastoral Support Midwife - London, United Kingdom - Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are looking for an exceptional midwife to join the midwifery team of the Homerton Healthcare on our journey of excellence
The International Recruitment Pastoral Support Midwife will be responsible for recruiting and retaining international educated midwives (IEM) by providing teaching, clinical support and pastoral care to internationally educated and recruited midwives (IEM) throughout their pre-registration and preceptorship period.
They will have a visible clinical presence, supporting IEM. They will provide clinical expertise and contribute to service developments in the maternity unit.
Main duties of the job
The International Recruitment Pastoral Support Midwife will be responsible for:
About us
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.
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