Job overview

The Practice Development Midwife will provide clinical leadership, education and professional support to facilitate the development of nursing, midwifery and support staff, promoting evidence-based practice and contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care across the Trust.

The post holder will be clinically based, placing the clinical environment at the heart of learning and professional development. They will work collaboratively with education leads, senior midwives and multidisciplinary colleagues to identify and respond to learning and development needs, supporting the implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of practice education and clinical support. The post holder will also contribute to relevant nursing and midwifery projects, service improvement initiatives, research and innovation.

A key responsibility will be to promote and maintain a positive learning culture in which staff and learners are supported to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence. The post holder will lead by example, promoting high standards of midwifery education and ensuring learners receive high-quality practice learning experiences, appropriate pastoral support and a strong focus on wellbeing.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of education, training and updates undertaken by staff and will contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of educational activity and its impact on practice.

Through visible clinical leadership, education and professional support, the Practice Development Midwife will foster a culture that values continuous learning, evidence-based practice, research, innovation and excellence in patient care.

The post holder will work in partnership with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), professional and regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders to ensure effective governance arrangements are in place for education and training. They will provide professional advice and support, identify and resolve issues, and ensure education and practice learning remain aligned with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.