Clinical Practice Facilitator | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London seeks an 8a Clinical Placement Facilitator to join the maternity education team. This dynamic role combines educational leadership with operational management, focusing on shaping the clinical development of student midwives. Key responsibilities include collaborating with midwifery teams, delivering lectures, and supporting students in practice. A strong clinical background and excellent communication skills are essential. The position addresses a critical need for skilled midwives, aiming to ensure students are confident and competent upon completion of their training.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical background essential for the role.
• Expertise in NICE guidance and fetal monitoring necessary.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the education and development of all student midwives.
• Collaborate with senior midwifery teams to ensure high-standard clinical teaching.
• Deliver lectures and presentations to student midwives.
• Support midwives in facilitating student learning in practice.

Skills

Strong clinical background

Expertise in NICE guidance

Fetal monitoring

Obstetric emergencies

Excellent communication

Coordination and organisational skills

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a committed and organised 8a Clinical Placement Facilitator (CPF) to join our maternity education team at the Royal London Hospital, working alongside an existing CPF colleague. Together, you will help shape and support the clinical development of student midwives, ensuring they are equipped to provide high‑quality, compassionate care. This is a challenging and dynamic role that combines educational leadership with operational management responsibilities, including participation in the on‑call rota. You will collaborate with midwives, senior midwifery teams, and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to coordinate placements, identify learning needs, and provide tailored support to students. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring students complete their training confident, competent, and prepared for practice.

Responsibilities

Lead the education and development of all student midwives within maternity services and other learning environments. Work collaboratively and strategically with the Practice Development Midwife, the Royal London Education Team, maternity lecturers in linked HEIs, the Trust Education team and the senior midwifery team to ensure clinical teaching is of the highest standard. Deliver lectures and presentations. Support midwives in facilitating student learning in practice. Organise and manage the needs of various student groups in practice.

Qualifications

A strong clinical background is essential, along with expertise in NICE guidance, fetal monitoring, and obstetric emergencies. Demonstrate excellent communication, coordination, and organisational skills, and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Effective communicator able to confidently deliver lectures and presentations.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026