Content Page Introduction 3 Instructions for use 4 Responsibilities 4 Terminology 5 Learning contract interviews 6 Sign off mentor information 8 Orientation to practice area of learning 10 Preliminary Interview 14 Interim Interview 16 Process for grading an assessing practice 19 Formative grading of practice grid 20 Final Interview 23 Summative grading of practice grid 25 Sickness and absence record 28 Record of attendance 29 Record of experience and feedback 32 Competencies 36 Communication 36 Diagnosis, monitoring and assessment 38 Programmes and evaluation of care 40 Provision of antenatal care 43 Postnatal care 45 Public health 47 Confidentiality 49 Health and Safety 51 Record Keeping 53 55 care and management of the neonate at birth 57 procedures 60 health and transition to motherhood 62 and accountable drug administration 66 accountability 68 to the individual 70 to society 72 self and others 74 long learning 76 working and inter agency collaboration 78 based practice and evaluation of practice 80 technology 82 84 Confirmation of proficiency 85 Reference list 86
Yorkshire and Humber Common Assessment Marking Grid Interim – Formative Assessment – Post Graduate Diploma Grading of practice Marking Grid Please note: If a student demonstrates unsafe practice they will fail the module even where competencies/essential skills clusters/professional behaviour and conduct/learning outcomes are achieved. Student's name: Student identification number: Practice area: Date & time of assessment *Please note if any of the marks awarded are in the 0-7 (fail/unsafe practice) category the student will fail the placement assessment Excellent Very Good Good Pass *Fail unsafe practice Student Section 1: Team working and communication 14-20 12-13 10-11 8-9 *0-7 Demonstrates communication skills and ability to build a rapport with women and their family Demonstrates the ability to reflect critically on effective communication skills. Uses critical reasoning to solve problems in communication. Demonstrates a professional approach to working as a healthcare student including punctuality and time keeping Takes a person centred, personalized approach to care Total of the 4 marks ÷ 4 = Mark awarded Mark Suggested Section 2: Knowledge & application to practice 14-20 12-13 10-11 8-9 *0-7 Student Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise sources of information and to discuss evidence relevant to current practice Can critically and systematically evaluate the evidence that informs clinical practice, applies masterful understanding of the physiology related to care Explores practice and professional issues with colleagues Total of the 3 marks ÷ 3 = Mark awarded Mark Suggested Section 3: Clinical skills & practice 14-20 12-13 10-11 8-9 *0-7 Student
Outcome of practice assessment: 1st attempt/2nd attempt (Please circle) Now Add up each of the 5 sections to find the total mark out of 100% If the mark is 0.5 or above then round up to the next number. For example 41.5 = 42 Overall indicative mark awarded__________________ Pass / Fail / Resubmission (Please circle) Signature of student Print name Date I/We authorise that the student has met / not met (please circle) all of the performance outcomes (including competencies, essential skills clusters, professional behaviour and conduct) associated with this placement/module and that in my judgement has performed to the quality indicated. Print name Signature/s of sign-off mentor/Mentors if Tripartite name Date I confirm that in my judgement assessment processes have been conducted appropriately Signature of link lecturer (If appropriate) Print name Date I confirm that the assessment process is comparable to that of other institutions Signature of External Examiner (If appropriate) Print name Date
In the event of sickness it is the student’s responsibility to inform the placement area and the University of Hull – Midwifery Programme Secretary Andrea Randerson, phone (01482) 464583. Module Team Verification Signature ……………………………… Date …………… RECORD OF PLACMENT ATTENDANCE Year 1 Learning Period 2 Student’s Name ….......................................... Student has attended as follows: Hours Mentor Signature Placement Week 1 …..........hrs Week 2 …..........hrs Week 3 ……… hrs Week 4 ……… hrs The student has not attended the placement on the following occasions: Date(s) not attended Number of missed Number of hours made up Hours outstanding at end of placement Total number of hours worked …....................Number of Nights worked (if any)……………… Mentor Print name………………………………………………. Mentor’s signature ……………………….................................Date ………………. I verify that the above student has worked 40% of the time within this placement with a sign off mentor on the mentor register. Mentor’s signature ……………………………………………... Date…………………………… Student’s signature………………………………………..…... Date………………………………
In the event of sickness it is the student’s responsibility to inform the placement area and the University of Hull – Midwifery Programme Secretary Andrea Randerson, phone (01482) 464583. Module Team Verification Signature ……………………………… Date …………… RECORD OF PLACMENT ATTENDANCE Year 1 Learning Period 1 Student’s Name ….......................................... Student has attended as follows: Hours Mentor Signature Placement Week 1 …..........hrs Week 2 …..........hrs Week 3 ……… hrs Week 4 ……… hrs The student has not attended the placement on the following occasions: Date(s) not attended Number of hours missed Number of made up Hours outstanding at end of placement number of hours worked …....................Number of Nights worked (if any)……………… Mentor Print name………………………………………………. Mentor’s signature ……………………….................................Date ………………. I verify that the above student has worked 40% of the time within this placement with a sign mentor on the mentor register. Mentor’s signature ……………………………………………... Date…………………………… Student’s signature………………………………………..…... Date………………………………
7) Confidentiality To meet the standard the student is required to demonstrate the following competency/skills drawing on practice experience(s) and underpinned by theoretical learning appropriate to their level. By the end of an NMC approved midwifery programme the student will have achieved all the competencies and skills. Midwifery competency (19MC) Domain: Professional and Ethical Practice Maintain confidentiality of information. This will include: Ensuring the confidentiality and security of written and verbal information acquired in a professional capacity Disclosing information individuals and organisations only to those who have a right and need to know it once proof of identify and the right to disclosure has been obtained. Essential skills cluster (ESC) 1) Communication: Protect and treat as confidential all information relating to themselves and their care. Conduct, performance and ethics (CPE) 3) Respect people’s confidentiality 7 Performance and skills outcomes Sign-off mentor Signature & date A) 19MC CPE3 Upholds the confidentiality and security of written and verbal information acquired in a professional capacity. Respects confidentiality. B) 19MC ESC ½ Protects and treats client information as confidential except where sharing of information is required for the purposes of safeguarding and/or public protection and understands the implications of a breach of confidentiality C) 19MC Complies with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping (NMC 2009) in relation to confidentiality D) ESC 1/2 Understands the principles of data protection and applies the principles of confidentiality
H) ESC 3/2 Addresses the comfort needs of women are met, such as: Bladder care Appropriate hydration Nutritional intake Hygiene requirements Prevention of infection Assessment of skin integrity I) ESC 3/2 Works with women to determine their coping strategies in order to support their preferences for pain management such as; mobilising, different positions, use of water, silence J) ESC 3/5 Participates in assessing, measuring and facilitating the progress of labour in a sensitive manner using: observation, such as; behaviour Abdominal examination Vaginal examination where appropriate K) ESC 3/5 Supports women to use a variety of birthing aids, such as birthing balls L) ESC 3/6 Recognises the importance of offering appropriate choices related to the birth phase M) ESC 3/5 Sensitively inform women of their progress. Recognises the latent and active phase of birth N) ESC 3/5 Is confident in preparing any necessary equipment for monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing O) ESC 3/7 Provides care immediately after birth, including initiation of skin to skin, assessing wellbeing of the baby, support feeding and delay any unnecessary separation, avoiding early routine procedures such as weighing P) 8MC Undertakes the physical examination of the newborn at birth and its adaptation to extra uterine life Q) 8MC Participates in assessing the signs of the newborn at birth and its adaptation to extra uterine life R) 8MC Implements policies on identification and security of babies S) 8MC Administers Vitamin K to babies with informed consent T) 8MC Promotes skin to skin contact between mother and baby soon after birth and the importance of baby holding as a means to facilitate breast feeding. 11) Student’s evidence and experience to achieve outcomes This should be linked to specific examples from practice, and how this case links to the outcome.
21) Evidence Based Practice and Evaluation of practice To meet the standard the student is required to demonstrate the following competency/skills drawing on practice experience(s) and underpinned by theoretical learning appropriate to their level. By the end of an NMC approved midwifery programme the student will have achieved all the competencies and skills. Midwifery competency (23MC) Domain: Professional and Ethical Practice Contribute to the development and evaluation of guidelines and policies and make recommendations for change in the interests of women, babies and their families Evaluating policies will include: Consideration of best available evidence Providing feedback to managers on service policies Representing the midwife’s own considered views and experience within the context of broader health and social care policies in the interests of women, babies and their families