The post holder will be responsible for strategically leading and managing the multi-disciplinary education agenda for Maternity Services. This will be inclusive of statutory and mandatory training, staff development plan, skills log, student and apprenticeship programme management, MSW programme and International Midwives.
They will be responsible for supporting and developing the maternity education department and will lead, promote, and facilitate a safe and positive learning environment and culture for all maternity staff groups. They will identify any gaps in the provision of education and training and be instrumental in the development and implementation of new education programmes, local ensuring local and national service objectives are included within the local maternity education strategy.

JOINING US INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
Blue Light card eligibility
And more , additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Interview Date: 21st March 2025
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible

• Be responsible for the management of the coordination of the professional development of all midwives within the Maternity Department.
• Manage the facilitation of the team to support learning to the highest quality through teaching and assessing, whilst supporting the Trust’s Clinical Governance agenda.
• To ensure all maternity staff are working in accordance with their trust requirements and the orientation period for new staff is concise, evidence based and supported by the post holder.
• Play a pivotal role in education provision within the Maternity Department and be a proficient, approachable role model in addition to an expert clinician in the field of midwifery, with a proven track record of clinical achievement.
• Ensure learning identified in the PQSM (Perinatal Quality Surveillance Model) is incorporated into the training agenda and particular emphasis on reducing inequalities relating to ethnicity, deprivation, disability, sexual orientation, and gender.
• Accountability for ensuring accurate training reports and compliance especially in respect to MIS requirements
• Ensure students and practice supervisors and assessors are supported to provide a positive learning environment across the unit inclusive of community areas
  Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
  We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
  Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
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