Practice Educator Midwife
The closing date is 06 July 2026
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Band 6 Midwife, with a commitment to promoting excellence in education, to join the Maternity Practice Education team. The Maternity Practice Education team provides a wide array of training opportunities designed to support staff in developing and maintaining their skills. This role presents an outstanding opportunity to develop your leadership skills and engage in ongoing professional development.
This role offers a remarkable opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in training and education while supporting your colleagues in their professional development. The team operates flexibly throughout the week to accommodate the training programmes and the needs of the service.
Job responsibilities
This role is ideal for someone passionate about education and training within maternity services, and who is committed to fostering a culture of learning and safety.
* Facilitate a supportive environment for learners during clinical placements.
* Support and develop practice supervisors and assessors to aid them with practice supervision.
* Collaborate closely with partner universities to support students in practice.
* Maintain a prominent presence in practice, assisting staff and students with their clinical skills and competencies.
* Mentor newly registered midwives throughout their preceptorship period.
* Support the delivery of the preceptorship programme.
* Assist with mandatory training days.
* Guide new Band 6 midwives during their local Trust induction.
* Assist new staff from diverse recruitment pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
* Diploma or degree in midwifery
* Completion of preceptorship
* Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
* Understanding of clinical priorities
* Understanding of current midwifery issues
* Knowledge of current Government NHS Agenda relevant to Maternity Services
* Suturing competency
* Cannulation competency
* Physical Examination of the Newborn (NIPE) qualification
* Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification
* Professional Midwifery Advocate (Supervisor of Midwives)
* Case loading experience
* High dependency experience
* Shift leading experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
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