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Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing Hospital
Town: Worthing
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/05/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced midwife to join the practice education team co-ordinating education and training for the maternity multi-professional team. You will need to be self-driven, clinically sound, approachable and well organised. In this key role you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
* To provide professional leadership and vision which promotes evidence based, women centred care, autonomous midwifery practice and an integrated maternity service.
* To be an advocate of normality and show a commitment to help ‘normalise’ the birth experience for women undergoing complicated births wherever possible.
* To be responsible for co-ordinating and implementing the in-service training and continuing professional education of maternity staff, in line with the national agenda and with a focus on evidence based, women centred care.
* To act as a resource for clinical advice and professional direction in midwifery care, promoting an educational environment in the clinical setting.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery
* Co-ordinating and implementing the in-service training and continuing professional education of midwifery and associated staff.
* The post holder will ensure staff have appropriate training for their defined area of management with regard to Health & Safety at Work Regulations, COSHH regulations and any Trust mandatory training.
* Investigate incidents as required applying RCA where applicable.
* Will be required to participate in performance/disciplinary matters with staff.
* Participate in the production of an annual TNA based on individual staff personnel development plans.
* Routinely measure and analyse standards through a range of audit activity using a range of IT packages.
* Significantly contribute to the safeguarding strategy embedded in the Trust by active representation and consequent dissemination of in-house and external safeguarding meetings and their action points.
* Ensure that staff access the Trust Child protection mandatory training and are supported with additional training needs as required.
* Facilitate and participate in safeguarding children's audits, both nationally and locally, leading within own clinical area as agreed.
* Facilitates appropriate channels of communication for safeguarding updates.
* Contributes to the maintenance of effective systems of communication between agencies, both statutory and voluntary.
* Employees of the Trust have a responsibility at all times to ensure the wellbeing and safety of children under the care of the organisation and to comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures in this.
* The Trust has a statutory duty to ensure that patients, clients and members of the public are consulted and involved in decisions about local health service developments. You should be mindful of this and do what you can, as appropriate to your role and level of responsibility, to meet this duty.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Midwife
* Assessor/mentorship course or equivalent
* Masters in Midwifery
* Leadership / management course or equivalent
Skills
* Relevant and current clinical experience
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
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