Preceptorship Clinical Support Midwife

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in London is seeking a Preceptorship Lead to support newly qualified midwives and develop educational opportunities for maternity assistants. The role emphasizes mentorship, clinical competency training, and career progression pathways. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership in clinical education and a commitment to developing the workforce. This position is a secondment opportunity until June 2026.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Contribution to healthcare improvements

Qualifications

• Experience in leading clinical education initiatives.
• Ability to develop tailored training programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support newly qualified midwives in achieving clinical competencies.
• Develop educational opportunities for maternity assistants and support workers.
• Deliver coordinated training and education activities.

Skills

Mentorship

Coaching

Training Development

Collaboration

Clinical Competency Assessment

Job description

The individual in this role will divide their time equally between two key responsibilities: providing clinical support to newly qualified midwives and developing educational opportunities for maternity assistants (MAs) and maternity support workers (MSWs) in alignment with the Health Education England (HEE) framework.

Preceptorship Lead

The post holder will be responsible for supporting newly qualified midwives to achieve clinical competencies, ensuring evidence-based and safe practice. This involves reviewing existing training and developing tailored, role-specific programs to meet the learning needs of MAs and MSWs, including creating orientation packs for clinical areas.

A core aim is to support workforce retention and development through ongoing training and career progression pathways, including implementing the apprenticeship pathway for MAs progressing to Band 3. The post holder will work closely with Practice Development Midwives (PDMs) and Clinical Practice Facilitators (CPFs) to deliver coordinated training, education, and recruitment activities.

• Lead support for newly qualified and internationally recruited midwives, collaborating with practice education and senior management teams.
• Facilitate and deliver a preceptorship program in collaboration with the Capital Midwife preceptorship program, liaising with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Support the practice education team and senior management to promote lifelong learning for maternity staff.
• Review mandatory training and develop bespoke programs for MAs and MSWs.
• Support retention and ongoing development of the MA/MSW workforce.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, supervision, and shadowing opportunities for professional growth.

This secondment opportunity is initially until 1st June 2026, subject to revision based on circumstances.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon, serving a diverse population of over 360,000. The main hospital, Croydon University Hospital, is among London's busiest. The Trust emphasizes education and training throughout staff careers.

If you wish to impact healthcare positively, challenge yourself, and join a forward-thinking NHS Trust, consider a career with Croydon Health Services.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Monica Abor
Job title: Lead Midwife for Education, Recruitment, Retention
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] ext: 5472