Maternity Development Programmes
Demonstrates the development and leadership programmes available nationally and locally
National Programmes
MATERNITY SUPPORT WORKER COMPETENCY, EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
The framework offers a package of measures aimed at professionalising the maternity support worker role. This included the development of a national competency framework and defined roles.
msw_framework_mayupdate.pdf (rcm.org.uk
msw_framework_mayupdate.pdf (rcm.org.uk
Windrush Leadership Programme
The Florence Nightingale foundation run the Windrush Leadership programme which is aimed to nurses and midwives from the global majority background. The programme is a 7 day course aimed to enhance leadership skills.
Windrush Leadership Programme - Florence Nightingale Foundation (florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk
Windrush Leadership Programme - Florence Nightingale Foundation (florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk
ADVANCED PRACTICE IN MIDWIFERY
The implementation guide provides an overview of advanced practice in midwifery and offers insights into topics including education and training, workforce planning, governance, supervision, and career development. Links to other resources and case study examples are also included.
Reports and publications - Advanced Practice (hee.nhs.uk
Reports and publications - Advanced Practice (hee.nhs.uk
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE FOUNDATION
The Florence Nightingale Foundation provides organisations leadership programmes to support midwives at every level of their careers.
Leadership Programmes - Florence Nightingale Foundation (florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk)
Leadership Programmes - Florence Nightingale Foundation (florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk)
SHIP Programmes
LABOUR WARD LEADERSHIP MODULE
The SHIP labour ward leadership module is a multidisciplinary course focused on senior clinicians within the birth environments. The 4 day module meets the Ockenden recommendation for labour ward coordinators training and is focused on effective leadership, communication and people, operational management and quality and safety. Staff also have the opportunity to complete a 360 feedback and competency questionnaire prior to starting. Six cohorts will run over 2024. For further information please contact the Wessex Maternity Academy Lead, Holly Green, holly.green@uhs.nhs.uk
UHS VIRTUAL TRAINING HUB
HAMPSHIRE HOSPITALS TRAINING PASSPORT
HAMPSHIRE HOSPITALS EDUCATION AND TRAINING HUB
PHU MIDWIFERY BAND 6-7 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
The programme is designed to support and guide band 6 midwives wishing to progress their management and leadership experience and exposure in preparation for a band 7/leadership role. The provisional timeframe for completion is 6 months however this will be tailored to meet individual requirements.
| draft_midwifery_leadership_framework.pdf |
