Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Maternity Education Clerk

The closing date is 30 May 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a Maternity Education clerk for a fixed term period of 18 months, The post-holder will fulfil a key supportive role, providing comprehensive day-to-day support and administration to the Maternity Education Team, and on occasion, the clinical ward areas.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Main duties of the job

They will have strong digital skills, and will utilise these skills to track, monitor and report on mandatory training compliance for the Multi-disciplinary Maternity team, in line with National Maternity Guidance and Trust requirements.

The post-holder will be expected to use their own initiative, and proven excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, to help ensure that the team operate both efficiently and productively, to ensure delivery of the Maternity Mandatory Education programme.

The post-holder will need both excellent literacy and strong numeracy skills to support the team's administrative workload and will be expected to assist with a wide range of duties, supporting all members of the Maternity Education Team, and answering queries from the wider Maternity workforce.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,427 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

252-7140561-A

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood road

dartford

DA2 8DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • oGCSE's / equivalent at Grade C or above in English and Maths
  • oGood all round education

Desirable

  • oIT/Digital Skills training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • oAble to work on own initiative where appropriate.
  • oProven skills in IT with a good knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.

Desirable

  • oAbility to produce reports from data gathered on projects
  • oAbility to use and maintain databases

Experience

Essential

  • oPrevious clerical, admin or reception experience

Desirable

  • oExperience of administration processes.
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • oGCSE's / equivalent at Grade C or above in English and Maths
  • oGood all round education

Desirable

  • oIT/Digital Skills training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • oAble to work on own initiative where appropriate.
  • oProven skills in IT with a good knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.

Desirable

  • oAbility to produce reports from data gathered on projects
  • oAbility to use and maintain databases

Experience

Essential

  • oPrevious clerical, admin or reception experience

Desirable

  • oExperience of administration processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood road

dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood road

dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Maternity Clinical Education Lead

Kelly Sewell

kelly.sewell2@nhs.net

01322428100

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,427 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

252-7140561-A

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood road

dartford

DA2 8DA


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