We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your role will involve collaborating closely with our operational management team, taking a comprehensive view of activities across the acute unit, birth centres, and community. If you have a knack for problem-solving and prior experience managing a clinical area, your skills will be invaluable to us. In return, we offer a flexible working environment, generous leave, and a comprehensive benefits package, including the NHS Pension Scheme. Join us in shaping the future of maternity care—apply today!
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Trust provides maternity care for approximately 6000 families across the acute Tunbridge Wells site, 2 stand alone midwife-led birth centres in Maidstone and Crowborough and a large geographical community area.
We are seeking an experienced Midwife to join our Maternity Care Pathway Coordinator Team, your role will provide oversight of all clinical and community areas and you will be the point of contact for staff. Our Care Pathway Team operates 24/7 365 days a year so there will be a requirement to cover all shift patterns, including Nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
The Care Pathway Coordinator will work closely alongside the operational management Team within the acute unit to ensure flow and safe staffing throughout, they will also have a 'helicopter' view of the activity and staffing in both birth centres and the community. We are seeking a dynamic, self motivated Midwife to support our established Care Pathway Coordinator team. You will have a can do attitude and the ability to support your colleagues on shift. Problem solving and fact finding are key elements to the role and ideally you will have experience of having oversight and understanding of managing a clinical area or areas and Line Management of staff.
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About us
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 Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email 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.
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)Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether its adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- At least 27 days of annual leaveplus 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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