Midwife Clinical Educator – Practice Development Lead

Transformation Unit; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Midwife Clinical Educator (Band 6) for a 12-month fixed term/secondment. The role is part-time (22.5 hours per week) across two sites, with clinical shifts and Monday–Friday day hours, including Study Day facilitation.

You will lead preceptorship, induction programmes and education activity to ensure evidence-based training for both new and existing staff. UK registration and Band 6 competencies are essential.

Qualifications

• UK professional registration is required.
• Evidence of band 6 competencies (suturing, cannulation, IV therapy) may be required.
• Part‑time role involving 22.5 hours per week with occasional longer days.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning for a wide range of staff within maternity services.
• Offer clinical and pastoral support to newly qualified midwives.
• Organise induction programs and liaise with departments for planning.
• Support introduction of new equipment, pathways of care and audits.
• Lead on projects and collaborate with nursing, AHPs and clinical skills teams.

Skills

Suturing

Cannulation

IV therapy

Education

UK professional registration (NMC)

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Midwife Clinical Educator (Band 6) for a 12-month fixed term/secondment. The role is part-time (22.5 hours per week) across two sites, with clinical shifts and Monday–Friday day hours, including Study Day facilitation.

You will lead preceptorship, induction programmes and education activity to ensure evidence-based training for both new and existing staff. UK registration and Band 6 competencies are essential.