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Trosolwg o'r swydd

The role will predominantly be as part of the core team in our 28 bedded ward alongside the multidisciplinary team.  The role will also incorporate women post delivery in a High Dependency environment within Delivery Suite.

If you are looking for work in a fast paced, no two days the same environment and be part of our journey to give women and their families the best start possible, this role is for you.

The post holders will be supported to gain expertise in the care of women and babies.  The post holder would also have the exciting opportunity to apply to commence a 2 year degree course to become a midwife, which we hope to commence is September 2025.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

•         To lead on infection prevention and control, pressure area care, wound care and VTE assessment and compliance within acute maternity 

• Work inline with NHSE 6 principles
• Service development and improving patient experience 
• Patterns of shift work will be required to enable a twenty-four hour service.
• To maintain clinical competence and responsibility for professional development in all areas of nursing care to ensure continuing professional development meeting the standards set by the knowledge and skills framework in Band 6.
• To facilitate a conductive environment for all learners enabling staff to reach their full potential to enable career progression.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and attend meetings whist promoting a positive team spirit.
• Adhere to the NMC “The Midwives Rules and Standards” and “Code of Professional Conduct
• Complete the maternity staff nurse competency framework
• Display a willingness to extend skills to meet the needs of the service
• Ensure accurate verbal and written handovers using SBAR
• Have the ability, knowledge and skills to care for women and their families in the post natal period in areas of maternity.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.

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.