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.
- 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.
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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire O'Brien Job title: Matron Email address: claire.o'brien7@nhs.net Telephone number: 01903 205111
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- For further information on joining our Maternity team at UHSussex please view www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/maternity-jobs **
