Preceptorship Midwife

Job description

Job summary

As a team we are working hard to ensure we put women and families at the heart of everything we do. We are on an exciting improvement journey and can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive role providing a full range of midwifery care.

We are offering positions which are rotational between thelabour ward and the post/antenatal wards, and will supported to complete a preceptorship programme in line with the NHSE National Preceptorship Programme for Midwifery.

Main duties of the job

We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. This is why we ask you to:

• Maintain the confidentiality of informationabout patients, staff and other health servicebusinessandadheretodataprotectionlaw
• Comply with the Trust's policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, risk management, health and safety, safeguarding children and adults, financial management and use of resources
• Act at all times in accordance with the professional Codes of Conduct and Accountability relevant to your role

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To utilise the full skills of a midwife as laid down in the World Health Organisations definition of a midwife to ensure individualised care for women and families.
• To be responsible for the management of individualised care to a defined group of mothers and babies by using the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating processes within the multidisciplinary framework.
• Patterns of shift work will be required to enable a twenty-four hour service, this will also include on-calls.
• To develop with colleagues new practice initiatives that are evidenced based ensuring a first class quality service.
• To maintain clinical competence and responsibility for professional development in all areas of midwifery to ensure continuing professional development, meeting the standards set by the knowledge and skills framework in Band 5 and enable progression to Band 6.
• To facilitate a conducive environment for all learners, enabling staff to reach their full potential to enable career progression.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and attend meetings whist promoting a positive team spirit.
• To make efficient and effective use of resources with regular review of personal and service objectives ensuring personal annual appraisal and Professional Midwifery Advocate reviews are performed.
• To maintain a safe working environment in accordance with risk management and statutory Guidelines, reporting and acting on all accidents and incidents whilst maintaining accurate records.
• Adhere to the NMC Code and meet the Standards of Proficiency for Midwives

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To utilise the full skills of a midwife as laid down in the World Health Organisations definition of a midwife to ensure individualised care for women and families.
• To be responsible for the management of individualised care to a defined group of mothers and babies by using the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating processes within the multidisciplinary framework.
• Patterns of shift work will be required to enable a twenty-four hour service, this will also include on-calls.
• To develop with colleagues new practice initiatives that are evidenced based ensuring a first class quality service.
• To maintain clinical competence and responsibility for professional development in all areas of midwifery to ensure continuing professional development, meeting the standards set by the knowledge and skills framework in Band 5 and enable progression to Band 6.
• To facilitate a conducive environment for all learners, enabling staff to reach their full potential to enable career progression.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and attend meetings whist promoting a positive team spirit.
• To make efficient and effective use of resources with regular review of personal and service objectives ensuring personal annual appraisal and Professional Midwifery Advocate reviews are performed.
• To maintain a safe working environment in accordance with risk management and statutory Guidelines, reporting and acting on all accidents and incidents whilst maintaining accurate records.
• Adhere to the NMC Code and meet the Standards of Proficiency for Midwives

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Newly Qualified Midwife
• UK Midwifery Qualification
• NMC Registration
• Demonstrates patient focused approach
• NIPE
• Delivery of evidence- based practice

Desirable

• Evidence of study day attendance outside of Midwifery Programme

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Patient focused approach
• Basic IT skills
• Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to develop working relationships with others
• Time management and personal organisation skills
• Vascular access including venepuncture & cannulation Catheterisation IV medication
• Knowledge of the management of obstetric emergencies

Knowledge

Essential

• NMC Code
• Standards of Proficiency for Midwives
• SSSA
• Clinical Governance
• Risk Management Understanding of current issues in Midwifery
• Awareness of the role of the Professional Midwifery Advocate

Desirable

• CQC Survey

Other requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission & Values
• Current understanding of key issue facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
• Calm under pressure, ability to work flexibly and collaboratively and good interpersonal skills

Person Specification
Qualifications and training

Essential

• Newly Qualified Midwife
• UK Midwifery Qualification
• NMC Registration
• Demonstrates patient focused approach
• NIPE
• Delivery of evidence- based practice

Desirable

• Evidence of study day attendance outside of Midwifery Programme

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Patient focused approach
• Basic IT skills
• Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to develop working relationships with others
• Time management and personal organisation skills
• Vascular access including venepuncture & cannulation Catheterisation IV medication
• Knowledge of the management of obstetric emergencies

Knowledge

Essential

• NMC Code
• Standards of Proficiency for Midwives
• SSSA
• Clinical Governance
• Risk Management Understanding of current issues in Midwifery
• Awareness of the role of the Professional Midwifery Advocate

Desirable

• CQC Survey

Other requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission & Values
• Current understanding of key issue facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
• Calm under pressure, ability to work flexibly and collaboratively and good interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

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