Midwife

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Midwife to join a team delivering high-quality care for women and families. Posts are rotational between Labour Ward and antenatal wards, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and shared governance.

The role requires current NMC/HCPC registration, a midwifery-related degree or progression plan to degree, and active CPD in midwifery.

Qualifications

• Current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds band 6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within Midwifery.
• Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent.
• Member of relevant royal college professional society.

Responsibilities

• Utilise the full skills of a midwife as laid down in the World Health Organization's definition of a midwife to ensure individualised care for women and families.
• 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.
• Develop with colleagues new practice initiatives that are evidenced based ensuring a first class quality service.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and attend and lead meetings whilst promoting a positive team spirit.
• Develop excellent leadership/managerial skills to ensure a dynamic and innovative approach to team building/performance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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"

Skills

Postgraduate healthcare experience

Clinical care using midwifery skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management and organisation

IT skills in digital healthcare

Teaching and facilitation skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Midwifery degree or band 6 progression plan

CPD in Midwifery

Teaching/preceptorship qualification (ENB 998/997) or equivalent

Member of Royal College or relevant professional society

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Midwife

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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.

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

About us

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.

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 for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job responsibilities

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Qualifications and training

• Current NMC/HCPC registration


• Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds band 6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme.


• Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within Midwifery


• Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent


• Member of relevant royal college professional society

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Significant post graduate healthcare experience, across a range of clinical specialties


• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within Midwifery specialty aligned to the four pillars of practice


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent time management and organisational skills


• IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role


• Teaching and facilitation skills

Governance

• Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT


• Awareness of quality governance, clinical effectiveness patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement


• Clinical Audit skills and experience relevant to role

Personal/ professional attributes

• Ability to work within a team to achieving goals and motivate others


• Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care


• Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact

Other requirements

• Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service


• Commitment to equity and diversity


• Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach


• Upholds and role models the Trust values

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust