Lead Midwife for Practice Development & Maternity Education

OUH; Oxford; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Midwife for Practice Development & Maternity Education to manage the PD Team and the education programme in maternity services. The role focuses on high-quality learning opportunities, development of interprofessional training, and supporting staff, including newly qualified midwives.

Working with the Midwifery Leadership Team, the post holder will ensure learning aligns with CQC standards, MIS criteria and NMC codes,

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with relevant experience.
• Teaching Qualification/Mentor course.
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience in relevant subject.
• Evidence of publications and research.
• Experience of public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Be strategically and operationally responsible for the Practice Development Team.
• Lead inter-professional learning and education programmes for the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure learning meets CQC standards, MIS criteria, NMC codes and other guidance.
• Support newly qualified and appointed staff in preceptorship and ongoing development.
• Develop learning to promote equality and diversity across maternity services.

Skills

Midwifery leadership

Educational design

Interprofessional learning

Staff development

Education

Masters level or equivalent

Teaching Qualification/Mentor course

Job description

Lead Midwife for Practice Development & Maternity Education

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area Maternity Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Fixed term: 7 months (participate in 24 hour bleep holder rota and Manager on call rota) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 321-SW-8175315-B8a-EXT

Site Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital Town Headington Salary £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

Band 8a Maternity leave cover August 2026-March 2027

The Practice Development (PD) Team is central in our commitment to enhance the quality of the clinical learning environment and deliver meaningful, supportive learning and development opportunities within maternity services.

The post holder will operationally and strategically manage Maternity’s Practice Development Team and Maternity’s education programme.

They will lead on the educational provision of ongoing learning and development within maternity’s clinical environments by ensuring the provision of high-quality learning opportunities and supportive educational input and professional development activities for learners and staff within maternity services.

They will be responsible for the development and delivery of interprofessional learning opportunities and training programmes, ensuring a learning culture that promotes equality and values diversity.

This role has been created to work in collaboration with the Midwifery Leadership Team to provide learning and development support to all maternity staff but especially those who are newly qualified or newly appointed staff.

They will work collaboratively with the Midwifery Leadership Team to ensure learning and development within the service meet CQC standards, the MIS criteria, NMC codes of conduct and other relevant national and local guidance.

Main duties of the job

• Work collaboratively with the Midwifery Leadership Team to ensure learning and development within the service are benchmarked against and meet CQC standards, the MIS criteria, NMC codes of conduct and other relevant national and local guidance.
• With the Director of Midwifery, plan a schedule of education and training that is geared towards relevant aspects of service development.
• Lead development and delivery of inter-professional learning and develop and nurture professional education programmes for the multidisciplinary team, aimed at encouraging ‘life-long learning.
• Lead on and co-ordinate the development and on-going training for newly qualified and newly appointed midwives and maternity support workers
• Work with the Midwifery Leadership Team to develop and deliver high standards of women centred, evidence-based care
• Participate in the planning and delivery of multi-professional education provision in the maternity department. They will lead OxMUD, PROMPT and support the Fetal Wellbeing Day as well as facilitating other training
• Chair the MPEF (Maternity Practice Education Forum) working collaboratively with the Lead Midwife for Education and Programme Lead Oxford Brookes University to ensure that:

Please see the Job description for further details of the main duties.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key objectives,Managerial:

The post holder will:

• Be strategically, managerially and operationally responsible for the Practice Development Team which consists of Band 7 PD Midwives, Recruitment and Retention, Fetal Wellbeing Midwives, Professional Midwifery Advocates and Wellbeing Midwives, Midwife for Adult Leaners and Lead Midwives for Internationally Educated Midwives.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and high level of motivation by showing a strong commitment to the maternity service.
• Be accountable for midwifery performance and achievement of all relevant organisational targets and standards, working within the Trust’s governance framework and current regulatory and policy requirements. To be aware of local and national guidance for maternity services regarding assessment of fetal wellbeing.
• Demonstrate excellent personal communication by establishing effective links between the maternity services and the University.
• Develop, implement and evaluate education and learning opportunities for new and existing employees within the service in compliance with competency frameworks and guide and support newly qualified professionals during their preceptorship.
• Prioritise workload to meet targets and be able to work under pressure by seeking creative solutions to challenges.
• Be responsible for ensuring clinical practice is in line with Data Protection/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles. To ensure communication networks are in place to share confidential information across organisational boundaries where appropriate.
• Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interests of the women and their families.
• Be responsible for managing changes in clinical practice and service delivery throughout maternity services to meet the needs of women and their families
• Support colleagues to develop resilience
• Actively promote diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorate’s services and in the recruitment, management and development of staff within the clinical areas. Generate and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. To take action to address discrimination and oppression.

Please see the job description attached for further information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with relevant experience
• Teaching Qualification/Mentor course
• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience in relevant subject
• Evidence of Publications and research
• Accredited management and leadership development and training

Previous Experience

• Ability to demonstrate significant experience in midwifery practic
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Self-motivating and adaptable
• Experience of public speaking
• Proven leadership ability including ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries
• Experience and knowledge of service change and redesign
• Considerable leadership experience within health/social care settings
• Experience of developing and implementing policy
• Evidence of innovative practice that involves research or audit
• Evidence of Teaching both in clinical and University settings
• Experience of implementing strategy / Operational management experience/ Project management

Evidence of Particular: Knowledge ,Skills ,Aptitudes

• Ability to deliver against tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to network across organisation
• Ability to influence and motivate others , Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
• Able to demonstrate a broad but in-depth knowledge of health policy in relation to midwifery practice
• Well-developed communication skills, able to communicate complex matters

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

Applicants must write their own applications. Come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

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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

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail] .

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