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Job summary

Main area
Maternity
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-0410WCY-A
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QEQM Hospital
Town
Margate
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Midwife

Band 6

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and proactive Midwives who are passionate about delivering a high quality service to women and their families. We welcome new ideas and suggestions for service improvement for women to have the best possible experience wherever they deliver.

The acute site setting posts are rotational between the Labour Ward & the post/antenatal wards.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

  • To utilise the full skills of a midwife as laid down in the World Health‘s 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 and implementing and evaluating process within the multi-disciplinary framework.
  • To develop with colleagues new practice initiatives that are evidenced based ensuring a first class quality service.
  • To develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and attend and lead meetings whist promoting a positive team spirit.
  • Develop excellent leadership / managerial skills to ensure a dynamic and innovative approach to team building / performance.
  • To make efficient and effective use of resources with regular review of personal and service objectives ensuring personal annual appraisal and supervisor of midwives review 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.
  • To develop an interest or take a lead role in a specific area of practice and share the knowledge and skills gained with other members of staff.
  • Adhere to the NMC "The Midwives Rules and Standards" and "Code of Professional Conduct

 

Working for our organisation

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.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstration of experiences in relation to the knowledge and skills framework expected for Band 5.
  • To rotate within all areas of midwifery, daycare, midwife led units, community, post and ante natal wards and labour wards

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work towards and demonstrate completion of: - Induction pack - Preceptorship pack - Practice portfolio - Competencies and clinical
Desirable criteria
  • IT Skills
  • Customer Care
  • Car driver

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • NMC publications including: - Midwives rules and code of practice. - Understanding of research related to midwifery. - Awareness of current issues in Health Care. - Awareness of role of Supervisor of Midwives

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Peyma Hajilou
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]