We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated Midwife who is seeking an opportunity to join our senior leadership team as a Retention Midwife.
The aim of this role is to provide individualised support to preceptorship midwives, return to practice learners and early career midwives. This role is pivotal to enhance the experience of working in the NHS of this cohort of midwives.
The post holder will offer individualised supportive interventions, including learning, career advice and pastoral care.
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Key areas of responsibility
• Enhanced competence and confidence of newly registered midwives
• Effective communication between NWAFT and midwifery programme providers
• Support the experience and retention of newly registered midwives
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Clinical and Leadership
• Ensure effective communication and develop proactive working relationships between NWAFT and midwifery programme providers from HEIs, as required, and work as an integral part of the midwifery practice education team.
• Collaborate with the team to support retention and career development of all midwives within the Trust.
• Link into year 3 students during their training to discuss the transition from student to newly qualified practitioner, preceptorship programme and employment opportunities at NWAFT.
• In collaboration with the practice development Midwives develop appropriate strategies and provide a well-structured orientation and training programme to support and meet the needs of students transitioning to newly registered midwives. Ensure they dovetail with the needs of staff and clinical risk priorities.
• Work with the midwifery education team to facilitate and support clinical and educational programmes for all preceptees within the first year of qualification and undergraduate student midwives on placement.
• Working across all areas of the maternity services act as a visible resource of support and advice for newly registered midwives and learners in practice.
• Share best practice examples across the Division and Trust, and regionally.
• Working with the midwifery Practice Development team to ensure staff meet NMC regulatory requirements and are trained to deliver the highest standard of education support to students, learners, and newly registered midwives.
• Promote and practice evidence-based midwifery care.
• Promote professional practice, education, and training in line with relevant research.
• Develop and maintain effective links with ward managers, senior clinical midwives supporting practice education and recruitment events for new students and the implementation of the curriculum in clinical placement areas.
This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr