Overview
We are looking for a motivated midwife to take a lead role in development and implementation of clinical guidance, supporting staff in maternity audit and championing safety and compliance-related learning. Reporting to the lead midwife for quality and patient experience, the post-holder will provide expert leadership by supporting safe, evidence-based practice across the maternity service. The post provides an excellent opportunity to undertake clinical audit, work on quality projects and monitor and improve existing care pathways. You will work with the multidisciplinary team on guideline updates and development and you will also be responsible for overseeing patient information leaflets, providing the opportunity to work with the Rosie Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership.
As well as a strong knowledge of existing clinical guidance and its application in practice, the post-holder will need key skills in appraisal and implementation of evidence into maternity clinical practice, and subsequent monitoring of its effectiveness.
The post-holder will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organisational skills, effective IT skills, and the ability to work with all staff groups at all levels. They will also have the ability to produce, manage and present quality and safety related data. The successful candidate will be able to work within a busy and enthusiastic team, able to meet deadlines and adapt to a challenging and varied workload.
This is a senior midwifery role within the organisation and the post-holder will be expected to participate in the provision of a professionally competent, efficient and effective service. The post-holder responsibilities also include taking the 984 bleep and line management within the team.
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
* Our values and reputation for outstanding care
* Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
* Career and development opportunities
* Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
* Research experience and opportunities
* Lovely location and quality of life
* Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
* applied for a Graduate visa
* or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
* or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 21 September 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 3 October 2025
Benefits
* Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries
* Good work programme with reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge University Hospital site
* Park and Ride journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals
* Subsidised on-site parking
* Hot food available 24/7 at a reduced cost
* Staff pod break spaces in the Deakin Centre with a colleague-only café, break space and private outside area
* Support for good working days, including flexible working arrangements where possible
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025
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