Job summary
As a team we are working hard to ensure we put women and families at the heart of everything we do. We are on an exciting improvement journey and can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive role providing a full range of midwifery care.
We are offering a position within the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Team to provide expert knowledge in the development of the screening programmes throughout the antenatal and postnatal period.
Main duties of the job
The post provides the opportunity to provide support and highly expert advice to women throughout the antenatal and newborn screening pathways
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details
About us
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.
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.
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 on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife with minimum of 2 years experience
- Mentorship or equivalent
Desirable
- Examination of the Newborn /NIPE training
- Genetic counsellor for sickle cell and thalassaemia
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience-worked in a variety of settings utilising all midwifery skills
- To be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications
- Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used
- Effective communicator with good leadership and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups or enhancing team working
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
- Awareness of the Antenatal and Newborn Screening pathways and their application in practice
Governance
Essential
- Demonstrating awareness of maternity related clinical governance
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of audit and guidelines
- Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of audit and guidelines
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately
- Upholds and models Trust values
- Able to prioritise objectives and Workload
Desirable
- Demonstrate forward planning, problem recognition, pre-emption and resolution
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kent and Canterbury
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG