Clinical Practice Educator, Maternity ( 10 MONTHS)

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Practice Educator (Maternity) to lead education and workforce development across maternity services. The role combines educational leadership with a strong clinical presence to support staff development and patient safety.

The position is fixed-term for 10 months, Band 7, based at St Peter’s Hospital. It requires leading education programs, delivering simulation-based training and promoting evidence-based practice

Qualifications

• Registered midwife.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further professional development.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Simulation training (e.g. PROMPT, NLS, ALSO, MOET).
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or working towards).
• Master's degree (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Lead development, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes for maternity staff.
• Support professional development, competency achievement and career progression of staff.
• Maintain a visible clinical presence, providing real-time support and leadership within maternity services.
• Facilitate preceptorship, competency assessment and simulation-based learning.
• Promote evidence-based practice and patient safety initiatives.
• Monitor training compliance and support CNST, CQC, NMC and Trust standards.

Skills

Education leadership

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Simulation-based training

Data analysis for improvement

Audit and governance

Education

Registered midwife

Degree level education

Ongoing professional development

Simulation training certificates

Postgraduate Education Qualification

Master's degree (or working towards)

Job description

Main area Midwifery Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 10 months (Fixed term ending on the 4th July 2027) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref 323-NM9666-JN-A

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Peter's Hospital Town Lynne, Chertsey Salary £51,657 - £58,785 pa inc. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 17/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 28/09/2026

Clinical Practice Educator, Maternity ( 10 MONTHS)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

The Clinical Practice Educator (Maternity) will provide leadership in education, training and workforce development across maternity services, ensuring staff are equipped to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. The postholder will combine educational leadership with a significant clinical presence, supporting staff development, service improvement and patient safety through both teaching and hands-on clinical practice.

Fixed term ending on the 4th July 2027.

Main duties of the job

Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes for maternity staff.
Support the professional development, competency achievement and career progression of midwives, student midwives and maternity support workers.
Maintain a visible clinical presence, providing real-time support, coaching and leadership within maternity services.
Facilitate simulation training, skills development, preceptorship and practice supervision activities.
Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Monitor training compliance and support organisational requirements relating to CNST, CQC, NMC and Trust standards.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed Description

The Clinical Practice Educator (Maternity) is responsible for leading education, training and workforce development initiatives to support the delivery of safe, high-quality maternity care. The role combines educational leadership with a strong clinical presence, supporting staff development, competency achievement, professional growth and the delivery of evidence-based practice across maternity services. The postholder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote continuous learning, quality improvement and patient safety. For full details of the role, responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Main Responsibilities
Lead and deliver education and training programmes for maternity staff.
Support workforce development, clinical competence and professional growth.
Provide visible clinical leadership and support within maternity services.
Facilitate preceptorship, competency assessment and simulation-based learning.
Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous improvement.
Contribute to audit, governance and compliance with national and local standards.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for a full breakdown of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Education and qualification

• Registered midwife
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further professional development.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Simulation training (e.g. PROMPT, NLS, ALSO, MOET)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or working towards)
• Master's degree (or working towards)

Experience

• Experience working as a Band 6 Midwife across maternity settings within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supporting the learning and development of staff and/or students
• Experience delivering education or training programmes
• Participation in audit, governance or quality improvement activities
• Experience leading or contributing to service improvement projects
• Experience supporting preceptorship programmes

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of national maternity education, safety and workforce development frameworks, including NMC Education Standards, CNST Maternity Incentive Scheme, Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle, Ockenden Recommendations and NHS England maternity priorities.
• Knowledge of current maternity practice and clinical standards
• Ability to analyse information and use data to inform improvement
• Ability to influence and engage staff at all levels
• Knowledge of education theory and adult learning principles
• Experience delivering simulation-based training

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI guidance, we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.