The Quality and Leadership Programme (QLP) is a professional development pathway within midwifery.
What is the Quality and Leadership Programme?
Quality and Leadership Programme (QLP) is a midwifery framework that encourages and financially rewards the professional development of midwives and the additional portfolios and projects you may be involved with.
The QLP provides a mechanism through which to encourage, value and financially recognize the professional development of midwives and the additional roles many undertake.
It is aimed at assisting and supporting midwives to further develop their knowledge and skills and promote quality care for women and babies.
The Southern region is committed to supporting and encouraging your progression through the Quality and Leadership Program (QLP).
How we can help
We can assist you in preparing your portfolio should you wish to apply. Successful entry onto the QLP carries a financial reward relative to your FTE:
-
A confident midwife is entitled to an allowance added to the base rate of pay of $3000 (pro-rata per annum)
-
A leadership midwife is midwife is entitled to an allowance added to the base rate of pay of $4500 (pro-rata per annum)
You can apply for the competent domain as soon as you have completed your MFYP program!
The application process is easy, so contact our team today for help.