Job summary
The Practice Development team for maternity are looking to expand in order to ensure our staff and students have the best support possible to deliver safe, robust care. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical skills facilitator (CSF) to join the Maternity Education Team across various clinical sites.

Main duties of the job

• To support midwives in clinical practice, prominently those undertaking a preceptorship programme, to develop and maintain clinical practice, knowledge and skills. To work clinically with those on a preceptorship programme (to include newly qualified midwives, internationally educated midwives and return to practice midwives) to assist them to develop their clinical skills and competencies throughout their preceptorship year.
• To co-ordinate with the preceptorship lead midwife and practice development midwives to regularly review the preceptorship programme, including planning and facilitating preceptorship training days and obstetric emergencies training.
• In addition, the post holder will coordinate with the practice education fellows to support individual midwives through individual programmes that develop their knowledge and skills and produces a competent workforce.
• The post holder will promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team both within the directorate and the rest of the Trust as well as with the local education faculty.

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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-3891WCY-A
Closing date: 29 October 2026
Job locations: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Essential qualifications and training

• Midwife practising on NMC register - minimum 2 year experience post NMC registration within the NHS
• Evidence of Professional development
• Relevant clinical experience
• Demonstration of previous experiences in relation to the knowledge and skills framework expected for clinical skills facilitator

Essential clinical skills and experience

• Completed midwifery preceptorship within the UK
• Competencies and clinical skills related to the knowledge and skills framework for Band 6
• Excellent communication and inter personal skills (verbal and written)
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Previous teaching experience

Essential governance

• Awareness of role of Professional Midwifery Advocate
• Knowledge of local and national maternity transformation programme
• Knowledge of midwifery issues including statutory frameworks and national policy
• Midwives rules and code of practice.

Essential personal/professional attributes

• Committed to a culture of continuous improvement, openness and honesty
• Self-motivation
• Organisational prioritising skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop clinical and managerial staff to their full potential

Essential other requirements

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision
• Ability to work across all sites as needed

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact
Matron for Education and Quality, Vienna Collette, vienna.collette@nhs.net, 07971648086

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