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Bolton NHS Foundation TrustAboutBolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care organisation, providing care in the community at over 20 health centres and clinics as well as services such as district nursing. We also provide services at the Royal Bolton Hospital.We have three fundamental aims:Best care for better health (for our patients and our community).Responsible use of resources (for the taxpayer).Valued, respected and proud (by our staff, patients and public).We aim to:Meet the health needs of our population.Improve the safety and quality of care.Improve patient experience.Make our services more efficient.Key detailsLocationSite: Royal Bolton Foundation TrustAddress: Minerva RdTown: BoltonPostcode: BL4 0JRMajor / Minor Region: LancashireContract type & working patternContract: PermanentHours: Full time - 37.5 hours per weekSalarySalary: 46,148 - 52,809 per annumSalary period: YearlyGrade: (NHS AFC: Band 7)SpecialtyMain area: MidwiferyInterview date: 03/04/2025Job overviewAre you an experienced Midwife with a passion for staff, teams and the workforce? If so then we would love to hear from you.We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced Midwife to join our Maternity Team at the Royal Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will offer support and knowledge and advice to Newly Qualified Midwives, Internationally Educated Midwives, new starters/returners during their supernumerary induction period. In addition, the post holder will provide pastoral support to the established Midwifery and Maternity Support Worker workforce.We are a dedicated team, with an inspiring vision, investing in the development of our future leadership team to support the ongoing development of our maternity service. Please make contact if you would like to hear more.AdvertBe responsible for ensuring and delivering a collaborative approach to the onboarding and induction of new starters, supporting the workforce in clinical skill development and working towards the completion of clinical competencies.The post holder will offer pastoral support, mentorship and preceptorship. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating retention initiatives and supporting with the preceptorship programme inclusive of its evaluation.The post holder will support the implementation of key drivers in relation to retention and pastoral care for staff in line with trust-wide, local and national initiatives.Working for our organisationHere at Bolton, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust values. We are proud that our Trust has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for the planning, implementation and embedding of a robust recruitment and retention plan that will positively contribute to the development of a workforce fit for purpose.Monitor recruitment activities and make recommendations on new initiatives and approaches to the Senior Leadership Team.Be sensitive, aware, and supportive of the educational needs of those working within Maternity services and work to support development and progress once a learning need has been identified.The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.We thrive on cultivating cultural architecture; if you have the right skills, attitudes and behaviours, in line with our Trust values, we welcome and appreciate the diversity you bring to our organisation.We offer a wide range of staff benefits; please click on the link below to see what current benefits we have.Staff benefits - Bolton NHS FT (boltonft.nhs.uk)From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.Applicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Person specificationEducation, Qualifications and TrainingEssential criteriaRegistered MidwifeEducated to degree levelEvidence of continued professional developmentDesirable criteriaWorking towards a Master's qualificationProfessional Midwifery AdvocateLeadership courseExperienceEssential criteriaExperience of teaching and training facilitationKnowledge of the national maternity agendaExperience of collaborating with a multi-professional teamDesirable criteriaExperience of change managementDocumentsSpecialist Midwife for Recruitment, Retention and Workforce (384.4) PDF KBSpecialist Midwife for Recruitment, Retention and Workforce (32.7) PDF KBTrust Profile (334.1) PDF KBWhat Makes Bolton Brilliant (924.2) JPG KBApplicants with a Disability (207.9) PDF KBOpen letter (235.7) PDF KBFurther details / informal visits contactName: Melanie WildmanJob title: Assistant Divisional Midwifery & Nursing DirectorEmail address: [email protected]Telephone number: 01204 390604 #J-18808-Ljbffr