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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
30 hours per week
Job ref
245-NAM6MID-02-26
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside General Hospital
Town
Ashton-under-Lyne
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/02/2026 23:59

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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Practice Based Educator Midwife

Band 6

Job overview

Practice Based Educator Midwife

30 Hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Band 6 NMC Registered Midwife to join our education and development team. In this role you will be working in collaboration with the Practice Development Midwife and Clinical Skills Educator Midwife to support education programmes for all staff within the maternity unit.

We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and compassionate midwife with strong clinical experience, skills, and knowledge. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, coordination, delivery, and monitoring of training and development programmes. This position requires excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities, as well as a commitment to supporting professional growth and maintaining high standards of care.
 
We have been recognised by the CQC for our ‘positive team-based culture’, and our friendly, supportive team is eager to welcome midwives who are passionate about developing their career with us and contributing to a collaborative, positive working environment.

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a visible and proactive role model who supports development in the multi-professional team working within the maternity unit.

The Maternity Practice Based Educator Midwife will work in collaboration with the Practice Development Midwife and Clinical Skills Educator Midwife for the development, planning, co-ordination, and delivery of mandatory and continued professional education programmes for all staff within the maternity unit. The post holder will have a comprehensive, specialised theoretical knowledge within their field of work and be involved in the designing, implementation, and delivery of all education programmes aligned with national strategy and safety initiatives and Local Maternity and Neonatal systems (LMNS).

The post holder be a midwife competent in assessment, planning, and delivery of care to women, babies, and their families through the antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum period and will support high standards of care through an efficient and effective service.

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. 

The person specification outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. 

We encourage all applicants to complete the application form thoroughly, providing clear evidence of how you meet the person specification and requirements for this role. Please ensure all information is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife with active NMC registration
  • Diploma/degree in midwifery
Desirable criteria
  • NIPE/ENB 997, or working towards
  • Preparation for Mentorship or equivalent/practising Practice Supervisor/Assessor

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of working autonomously and within multi-disciplinary team
  • Commitment to professional development & evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of clinical audit, research activities
  • Experience of teaching and assessing skills/ability

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate evidence-based knowledge and application to clinical practice
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Clinical competencies appropriate to role
  • Computer literate/IT skills appropriate to role
  • Effective organisational skills
  • Inspires others and leads by example
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of record keeping, NMC Code, safeguarding, confidentiality

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerFoster FriendlyStep into healthNorth West BAMEArmed Forces CovenantAccredited Menopause Friendly EmployerPastoral Care Quality AwardSafe Learning Environment CharterNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jenny Lowry
Job title
Practice Development Midwife
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 922 4726