Clinical Skills Facilitator

• To support midwives in clinical practice, prominently those undertaking a preceptorship programme, to develop and maintain clinical practice, knowledge and skills. To work clinically with those on a preceptorship programme (to include newly qualified midwives, internationally educated midwives and return to practice midwives) to assist them to develop their clinical skills and competencies throughout their preceptorship year.
• To co-ordinate with the preceptorship lead midwife and practice development midwives to regularly review the preceptorship programme, including planning and facilitating preceptorship training days and obstetric emergencies training.
• In addition, the post holder will coordinate with the practice education fellows to support individual midwives through individual programmes that develop their knowledge and skills and produces a competent workforce.
• The post holder will promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team both within the directorate and the rest of the Trust as well as with the local education faculty.

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We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals 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.

Essential: - Midwife practising on NMC register - minimum 2 year experience post NMC registration within the NHS; - Evidence of Professional development; - Relevant clinical experience; - Demonstration of previous experiences in relation to the knowledge and skills framework expected for clinical skills facilitator

Essential: - oCompleted midwifery preceptorship within the UK; - oCompetencies and clinical skills related to the knowledge and skills framework for Band 6; - oExcellent communication and inter personal skills (verbal and written); - oIT Skills

Desirable: - Previous teaching experience

Essential: - Awareness of role of Professional Midwifery Advocate; - Knowledge of local and national maternity transformation programme; - Knowledge of midwifery issues including statutory frameworks and national policy; - Midwives rules and code of practice.

Essential: - Committed to a culture of continuous improvement, openness and honesty; - Self-motivation; - Organisational prioritising skills.; - Ability to motivate and develop clinical and managerial staff to their full potential

Essential: - To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision; - Ability to work across all sites as needed