Lead Midwife for Practice Development & Maternity Education

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS teaching trust in the UK seeks a Manager for the Maternity Practice Development Team. This role involves delivering education programmes, leading inter‑professional learning, and ensuring high-quality professional development within maternity services. Ideal candidates are Registered Midwives with relevant experience and teaching qualifications. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Offers a fulfilling environment focused on compassion and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with relevant experience.
• Teaching qualification or mentor course.
• Masters level education or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maternity PD Team and deliver education programmes.
• Lead inter‑professional learning and develop multidisciplinary education programmes.
• Coordinate training for newly qualified and newly appointed midwives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Registered Midwife

Teaching qualification or mentor course

Masters level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Practice Development (PD) Team plays a central role in enhancing the quality of the clinical learning environment within maternity services. The post holder will manager the Maternity PD Team, strategically deliver education programmes, and promote a culture of high-quality professional development for staff and learners.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark learning and development against CQC standards, MIS criteria, NMC conduct and local guidance.
• Plan and schedule education programmes in partnership with the Director of Midwifery.
• Lead inter‑professional learning, develop and nurture multidisciplinary education programmes encouraging lifelong learning.
• Coordinate training for newly qualified and newly appointed midwives and maternity support workers.
• Deliver women‑centred, evidence‑based care and chair the MPEF (Maternity Practice Education Forum).
• Strategically manage the Practice Development Team comprising Band 7 PD Midwives, Recruitment and Retention, Fetal Wellbeing Midwives, Professional Midwifery Advocates and Wellbeing Midwives, Adult Learner Midwives and Internationally Educated Midwife Lead Midwives.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality and Caldicott principles and promote interdisciplinary working.

Required qualifications

• Registered Midwife with relevant experience.
• Teaching qualification or mentor course.
• Masters level education or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.

Desirable qualifications

• Evidence of publications and research.
• Accredited management and leadership development and training.
• Experience of public speaking and proven leadership ability.
• Experience of service change and redesign and experience of implementing strategy.
• Considerable leadership experience within health/social care settings.
• Evidence of innovative practice involving research or audit.
• Evidence of teaching in both clinical and university settings.
• Operational management experience, project management and ability to deliver against tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, networking across organisations and influence.
• Able to demonstrate a broad but in‑depth knowledge of health policy in relation to midwifery practice.
• UK professional registration required.

About the organization

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and serving as a base for medical education, training and research. Our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence underpin the quality of care we deliver and the professional relationships we maintain with patients, colleagues and the wider community.