Preceptorship Midwife

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

• 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

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.

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

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

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

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