Better Births offers choice for women, and we at MTW are offering you an exciting opportunity to be part of a core team of midwives at Crowborough Birth Centre.
Main duties of the job
It is an exciting time for our service, and we would love you to join our team of midwives and help shape our services to support women's choice in place of birth. We offer a comprehensive orientation package, covering all aspects of our service, with support from our excellent team throughout this period.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With over 8,000 staff, we offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. It offers planned care with two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services, and consultation/treatment rooms.
Flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organization. We aim to accommodate your working needs, whether through adjusting hours or exploring other flexible arrangements. Contact us to discuss options.
Joining us includes a benefits package with:
1. At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
2. Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
3. Blue Light card eligibility.
4. Additional benefits detailed in the benefits documents.
Job responsibilities
We have provided all the details about this role in the job description and person specification. Please review the criteria and share specific examples in your application demonstrating how you meet these requirements. Ensure your application is error-free before submission.
Please note, appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. All successful applicants will complete our corporate trust induction and a 2-week Trust induction programme involving travel to both Trust sites, including supernumerary shifts, classroom sessions, and e-learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Midwife (RM) and eligible to practice.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Diploma level qualification or higher.
Experience/Knowledge
* Knowledge of recent government and professional guidelines and their implications.
* Motivation for professional development.
* Experience in acute and primary healthcare settings.
* Community and out-of-hospital delivery experience.
* Ability to adapt practices to meet individual needs.
* Knowledge of change management theories.
Skills
* Recognize own limitations and seek advice appropriately.
* Effective team collaboration.
* Professional accountability and autonomy.
* Mentoring skills for qualified midwives and students.
* Computer literacy.
* Workload prioritization.
* Understanding of quality assurance processes.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a DBS check at the Enhanced Level.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata.
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