The UTS Faculty of Health is currently seeking a Clinical Midwifery Facilitator to facilitate student learning in an off campus clinical setting. The Clinical Facilitator will assist the students to develop the knowledge, attributes and skills necessary to practice within the clinical environment as a beginning level Registered Midwife. The Clinical Facilitator will act as a professional role model for students and is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with healthcare partners to enhance students’ learning experiences.

UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Midwifery Facilitator’s major responsibilities include:

• Accountability for the facilitation of formal and informal learning of the assigned students.
• Collaborating with the clinical placement site to ensure that the student is able to meet the theoretical and clinical knowledge objectives as set out in the subject outline and in line with the NMBA standards for Midwifery (2018).
• Enabling and assessing midwifery skill development in the clinical placement setting so that undergraduate midwifery students can achieve the clinical learning objectives as stated in their subject outline.
• To act as a representative of UTS.
• Conducting formative and summative assessments using the AMSAT and acting on learning and clinical concerns in consultation with the Bachelor of Midwifery Course Director. This may include the formulation of learning support plans or escalation of concerns.
• Collaborating and working collegially with all parties involved in the process of placements.

MAIN SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Current registration as a midwife in Australia with no restrictions on practice, and principle place of practice being NSW.
• At least 5 years clinical experience (full time equivalent) with at least 2 years conducting assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of conducting performance and assessments with students in clinical and/or simulation settings.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Midwifery Facilitator positions are only available within the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD). Please only select this area in the EOI application.

RENUMERATION BENEFITS:
Clinical Facilitators (Little Prep)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Please refer to UTS Clinical Midwifery Facilitator Position Description

Submitting your application

Application closes: Monday 27th of February.

Please read the instructions below carefully before you commence your application. All mandatory fields are marked *.

Applications that are partially complete will not be considered. You must upload a resume and fill in any additional information directly into the form. Please read the instructions for each question carefully.

Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with UTS is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive PD2020 _017. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.

In line with the Public Health Order, all NSW Health Workers are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In order to be eligible for consideration for employment with UTS, all recruits must provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or alternatively provide a Medical Contraindication in the approved form which complies with the requirements of the Public Health Order, prior to appointment.

By lodging this Expression of Interest you agree to abide by the UTS Code of Conduct, including disclosing all conflicts of interest.

Only online applications will be accepted. If you have any questions or issues filling in the form please email: Associate Professor Deb Fox

Disclaimer

Being placed on the FOH Casual Academic Clinical Midwifery Facilitator Eligibility List does not constitute an offer of casual employment; nor is it a guarantee that registered applicants will be offered casual employment in the Faculty.

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