Band 7 | Full-Time | 12-Month Secondment – Frimley Park Hospital | Frimley Health Foundation Trust
Are you a passionate and experienced midwife with a flair for education, coaching and supporting the next generation of maternity professionals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, innovative and supportive Maternity Practice Development Team at Frimley Park Hospital.
This rewarding Band 7 fixed‑term contract offers the chance to make a real impact on the future midwifery workforce by leading and enhancing the learning experience for midwifery students, external learners and work‑experience placements across our maternity services.
Main duties of the job
* Lead and coordinate high‑quality clinical placements for midwifery students, external learners and work‑experience placements.
* Provide expert support, teaching and supervision to students, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning experience.
* Work closely with clinical teams, Practice Development staff and universities to support student progression and assessment.
* Support and develop practice supervisors and assessors to maintain high standards of education.
* Contribute to the delivery of education programmes, induction and preceptorship across maternity services.
* Promote a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice and high‑quality patient care.
Essential qualifications
* Current Midwifery NMC registrant
* Degree in midwifery or a relevant subject
* Practice assessor status and a track record of ongoing student support
Desirable qualifications
* Leadership/management training
* Undertaking Master study
* PROMPT/NLS instructor
Experience
* Experience of presenting at conferences.
Essential skills & knowledge
* Ability to prepare, deliver and evaluate presentations.
* Strong clinical leadership and influencing skills.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* Confidence in teaching and assessing students.
Desirable skills & knowledge
* Report writing skills.
* Policy writing skills.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff.
Lead Midwife for Practice Development & Education
£51,657 to £58,785 a year, incl HCAS
Website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/
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