Preceptorship Midwife

Isle of Wight NHS; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a newly qualified Preceptorship Midwife for a 1-year fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to pregnant women and support them through their journey in a structured preceptorship programme. The role includes support from experienced midwives and opportunities for training and development, with various benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme and discounts at local businesses.

Benefits

On-site day nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Local business discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Willingness to commit to a full preceptorship programme.
• Open to transformation and committed to high-quality care.
• Supported by clinical leads and practice development midwives.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to pregnant and birthing people.
• Support women from antenatal through post-natal wards.
• Participate in a preceptorship programme including training.

Skills

Compassionate care

Motivation for positive change

Education

Newly qualified midwife

Job description

Overview

1 Year Fixed Term Contract – Preceptorship Midwife.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evidence‑based care to pregnant and birthing people and their families in a compassionate, co‑produced manner.
• Support women from the antenatal ward through labour to the post‑natal ward within an integrated model of care.
• Participate in a robust preceptorship programme that includes clinical and pastoral training, additional teaching and development days.
• After an extended super‑numerary period, develop competencies across all areas of midwifery and prepare for transition to band 6 midwife.

Qualifications & Experience

• Newly qualified midwife willing to commit to a full preceptorship programme.
• Motivated, open to positive change and transformation, and committed to high quality, compassionate care.
• Supported by recruitment, retention midwives, clinical leads and practice development midwives throughout the programme.

Benefits

• On‑site day nursery, cycle‑to‑work scheme and discounts at local businesses and gyms.
• Opportunity to hire the Trust’s beach hut in Ryde and various flexible working arrangements.

Values & Inclusive Culture

We uphold the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Everyone counts. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism; all applicants are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Further Information

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is an integrated acute and ambulance health care provider serving a population of approximately 150,000 residents. Please review the attached person specification and the full job description document for detailed duties and expectations.

Application Deadline

Application closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026.