Clinical Skills Facilitator

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) at WHH to join the existing team

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 fivehospitals 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.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

Midwife on practising register - 2 years post registration experience ENB 997/mentorship/SSSA qualification Evidence of Professional development Relevant clinical experience Demonstration of previous experiences in relation to the knowledge and skills framework expected for clinical skills facilitator

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

oAbility to work towards and demonstrate completion of preceptorship pack oCompetencies and clinical skills related to the knowledge and skills framework for Band 6 oExcellent communication and inter personal skills (verbal and written) oIT Skills

Desirable

Previous teaching experience Experience with appraisal process

Governance

Essential

oAwareness of role of Professional Midwifery Advocate oKnowledge of local and national maternity transformation programme oKnowledge of midwifery issues including statutory frameworks and national policy

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

oCommitted to a culture of continuous improvement, openness and honesty oSelf-motivation oOrganisational prioritising skills. oAbility to motivate and develop clinical and managerial staff to their full potential

Other requirements

Essential

oTo be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision oAbility to work across all sites as needed