The Practice Development team for maternity are looking to expand in order to ensure our staff and students have the best support possible to deliver safe, robust care. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical skills facilitator (CSF) at WHH to join the existing team.
Main duties of the job
* 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.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
* Midwife on practising register - 2 years post registration experience
* Evidence of Professional development
* Relevant clinical experience
* Demonstration of previous experiences in relation to the knowledge and skills framework expected for clinical skills facilitator
Clinical skills and experience
* Ability to work towards and demonstrate completion of preceptorship pack
* Competencies and clinical skills related to the knowledge and skills framework for Band 6
* Excellent communication and inter personal skills (verbal and written)
* Previous teaching experience
* Experience with appraisal process
Governance
* 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
Personal/professional attributes
* Committed to a culture of continuous improvement, openness and honesty
* Organisational prioritising skills.
* Ability to motivate and develop clinical and managerial staff to their full potential
Other requirements
* To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision
* Ability to work across all sites as needed
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
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