Preceptorship Midwife

The preceptorship programme is designed to enhance a newly qualified midwives skills to ensure the development of her or his own skills and future midwifery career.

Your experience will ensure that you provide a high standard of care to mothers and their relatives/carers. This in turn will be supported by our well established and robust in-house training programmes alongside an approachable team of professional midwifery advocates.

As a member of our team you will be professional, safe and compassionate for women, babies and their families. You will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team in an environment that is open, supportive and empowering.

Band 5/preceptee midwife – for those who are newly qualified, our 6- 12 month preceptorship programme will support you through your transition.

Our maternity services provide care for approximately 4,800 women and their families each year. We offer a variety of birth choices for our diverse population and have dedicated care pathways supported by a team of specialist midwives and a level 2 neonatal unit.

At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we pride ourselves in the high standard of care that we deliver to our women and their families. Approximately 20% of our babies are born in midwife led settings and our ambition is to increase this further by supporting women to birth in a setting of their preference.

We positively promote flexible working practices, and ensure that our workforce reflects the population we serve. An onsite subsidised childcare facility is available and parking is available on all Trust sites.

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Preceptorship Feedback 2021:
90% of preceptors would recommend BHT preceptorship programme

100% of preceptors reported the BHT preceptorship programme being supportive

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.