Clinical Educator - Pre-Registration Midwifery

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person specification

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
• Degree in Midwifery or equivalent relevant professional qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role
• Qualified NIPE practitioner or willing to undertake the qualification
• Teaching qualification - accredited mentorship module/SSSA qualification or relevant teaching experience
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential criteria

• 3 years post-registration experience as a practising midwife
• Experience of working across multidisciplinary teams within maternity services
• Credible clinical role model committed to improving standards and midwifery care
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Experience of contributing to service improvement, quality improvement, audit, governance or assurance work
• Experience of supporting staff through advice, education, facilitation or reflective discussion
• Experience of working with a degree of autonomy and managing competing priorities
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of current HEI midwifery curriculum and expectations
• Evidence of current knowledge of the national maternity landscape, including key policy, safety, workforce and education priorities, and the ability to translate these into learning and practice.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of presenting information clearly in reports, meetings or learning settings
• Experience of developing or delivering training
• Experience of contributing to policy, guideline or pathway development

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Able to communicate clearly, sensitively and professionally with women, families, staff and partner agencies
• Able to build trust and develop effective working relationships quickly
• Able to listen well and respond with empathy, compassion and professionalism
• Able to identify themes and patterns from qualitative and quantitative information
• Able to analyse information and use this to support improvement, escalation and assurance
• Able to prepare clear, balanced reports and present information appropriately for different audiences
• Able to facilitate discussion, reflection and learning in a constructive and supportive way
• Able to influence practice and support change across teams and services
• Able to work independently while recognising when to escalate concerns
• Able to manage a varied workload and adapt to changing service demands
• Competent in the use of digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable criteria

• Skills in data interpretation, dashboard development or presentation of quality information
• Skills in group facilitation or coaching

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Compassionate, approachable and professional
• Credible and visible role model within maternity services
• Committed to equity, inclusion and improving experience and outcomes for women, birthing people and families
• Able to work in a respectful, inclusive and culturally aware way
• Builds confidence and trust with staff, women and families
• Reflective and open to learning
• Demonstrates professional curiosity, sound judgement and emotional intelligence
• Resilient and able to work within the emotional demands of the role while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Committed to collaborative working and psychologically safe practice
• Interest in developing specialist expertise in education, equity, patient experience, governance or quality improvement

Desirable criteria

• Confident in representing the service in internal and external forums

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Able to work across Trust sites as required
• Able to maintain clinical credibility through ongoing clinical practice
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to service need
• Commitment to maintaining mandatory training, NMC revalidation and continuing professional development

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: