Clinical Educator Midwife

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a Clinical Educator Midwife to enhance the quality and safety of midwifery care. This role will involve providing clinical support, ensuring adherence to maternity guidelines, and developing educational programs in response to training needs. Candidates should be dynamic leaders with extensive midwifery experience and a commitment to improving practice in maternity services.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with current NMC Registration.
• Mentorship, SSSA or equivalent qualification required.
• Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as an educational resource for clinical staff.
• Provide clinical and educational support within the maternity area.
• Promote high-quality evidence-based practice in clinical settings.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Teaching and Assessing skills

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Registered Midwife with current NMC Registration

Mentorship, SSSA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job summary

The Clinical Educator Midwife will support the Practice Development Midwives in the planning and organisation of specific educational programmes in response to the Maternity Services training needs analysis (TNA), this will encompass local and national recommendations.

The role also has a particular focus on quality and safety providing expert clinical support and advice that will enhance care whilst acting as a champion of best practice to support the midwifery, support worker and medical team. This ensure that all members of the multi-disciplinary team both understand and adhere to maternity specific and Trust guidelines. The post holder will assist in the on-going development of a positive midwifery culture by raising awareness of the role of the midwife.

The post holder will be part of the Professional Development Midwives team and will have excellent clinical, educational and leadership skills to be able to promote high standards of evidence based care. The post holder also must have the ability and confidence to support and challenge in a non-judgemental way.

Main duties of the job

• To act as an educational resource to all staff ensuring open communication to enable individual staff and team progression/development
• To provide clinical and educational support to all staff working in the clinical area
• To initiate promote and support the delivery of high quality evidence based practice in the clinical area
• To be a clinical role model demonstrating expert clinical practice and credibility whilst providing support and advice for less experienced midwives and members of the MDT
• Ensure there is an effective learning environment to allow staff to meet their objectives in a climate of support and understanding
• To ensure that all staff providing care acquire the appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver competent and timely standards of care
• Facilitate the development and updating of maternity guidelines in line with national recommendations; e.g. NICE guidelines and Quality Standards liaising with other professionals throughout the organisation where necessary to achieve this
• Monitor the implementation of guidelines adherence within maternity services
• Help to implement skills drills training sessions for the multidisciplinary team in light of incidents and investigations within the maternity department ensuring lessons are learnt and staff competencies are assessed
• Maintain an awareness of professional developments in midwifery and facilitate the maintenance of appropriate standards of care

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference Awards and GREATix nominations.

• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

421-PSC-3107R

Job locations

Harrogate District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Rd,

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Emma Barker, [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Emma Barker, [e-mail]

Person Specification Essential Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC Registration
• Mentorship, SSSA or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
• Extended midwifery skills
• Recent experience in Maternity Services at band 6 level
• Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda at local/ national levels
• Teaching and assessing skills

Desirable

• Evidence of post Graduate studies relating to intrapartum midwifery care or risk management
• NLS trainer
• Obstetric skills drills trainer
• Teaching accreditation
• Experience in teaching education programmes
• Awareness of current local/ national initiatives within Maternity services

Person Specification Essential Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC Registration
• Mentorship, SSSA or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
• Extended midwifery skills
• Recent experience in Maternity Services at band 6 level
• Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda at local/ national levels
• Teaching and assessing skills

Desirable

• Evidence of post Graduate studies relating to intrapartum midwifery care or risk management
• NLS trainer
• Obstetric skills drills trainer
• Teaching accreditation
• Experience in teaching education programmes
• Awareness of current local/ national initiatives within Maternity services

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Rd,

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Rd,

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)