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Job overview

To have responsibility for and lead on the recruitment for Midwifery and Support Workers at University Hospitals Sussex including open days, assessments centre and provide professional advice and guidance on registration and training.

In conjunction with the Assistant Chief Nurse and Head of Workforce Resourcing, develop and monitor the Recruitment and Retention strategy for the Trust related to Nursing and Midwifery.

In conjunction with the Head of Workforce Resourcing, plan and organise internal and external recruitment events and monitor and track their effectiveness.

To work closely with the education team and external stakeholders to seek new initiatives for nurse/ midwives recruitment and retention projects.

To engage with the divisional Midwifery teams championing involvement, integration and support for the recruitment and retention processes.

To be visible in clinical areas to maintain clinical credibility and maintain NMC registration for revalidation purposes.

To assist in developing an on-going retention plan with the Director of Midwifery and Head of Midwifery.

To implement targeted projects to reduce the initial underlying midwifery vacancy factor.

** For further information on joining our Maternity team at UHSussex please view www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/maternity-jobs **

Main duties of the job

To have responsibility for and lead on the recruitment for Midwifery and Support Workers at University Hospitals Sussex including open days, assessments centre and provide professional advice and guidance on registration and training.

In conjunction with the Assistant Chief Nurse and Head of Workforce Resourcing, develop and monitor the Recruitment and Retention strategy for the Trust related to Nursing and Midwifery.

In conjunction with the Head of Workforce Resourcing, plan and organise internal and external recruitment events and monitor and track their effectiveness.

To work closely with the education team and external stakeholders to seek new initiatives for nurse/ midwives recruitment and retention projects.

To engage with the divisional Midwifery teams championing involvement, integration and support for the recruitment and retention processes.

To be visible in clinical areas to maintain clinical credibility and maintain NMC registration for revalidation purposes.

To assist in developing an on-going retention plan with the Director of Midwifery and Head of Midwifery.

To implement targeted projects to reduce the initial underlying midwifery vacancy factor.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a 
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best  that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. 

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.