Practice Development Midwife

Practice Development Midwife Overview

The Practice Development Midwife role is designed to provide clinical leadership and educational support to enhance the skills and knowledge of nursing, midwifery, and support staff. This position emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice and aims to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout the Trust.

The successful candidate will be actively involved in the clinical environment, working closely with education leaders and multidisciplinary colleagues to identify learning needs and facilitate professional development. Responsibilities include implementing and evaluating educational initiatives, contributing to service improvement projects, and fostering a positive learning culture that supports both staff and learners.

Main Responsibilities:

• Act professionally to develop the roles of nursing and midwifery staff in alignment with professional conduct codes.
• Maintain a clinical presence and engage in relevant clinical activities to support staff development.
• Implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient care.
• Lead and manage nursing and midwifery projects, including initiatives for newly qualified professionals and international recruitment.
• Collaborate with the Maternity Risk team to ensure compliance with audit recommendations.
• Promote culturally safe and trauma-informed practices in education and care.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Registered Midwife with current NMC registration, teaching/assessing qualification, leadership development experience, and demonstrable CPD.
• Desirable: Master’s degree or working towards one, leadership/management qualification.

Experience:

• Essential: Experience in midwifery, particularly in acute care settings at Band 6, and evidence of implementing clinical changes.
• Desirable: Research experience in nursing/midwifery and experience in practice education.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Proficient in IT and data analysis.
• Ability to influence change and demonstrate critical thinking.

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and requires a report on immunizations and vaccinations from a UK occupational health provider or GP.

For further information about this role, please contact Louisa Mitchell, Women’s and Children’s Risk Manager, at [email protected] or call 02476967396.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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