Preceptorship Midwife | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Preceptorship Midwife to join their Maternity team. You will deliver high-quality midwifery care in collaboration with women and their families. This role offers a comprehensive induction and support for completing a preceptorship program. Ideal candidates are NMC registrants who are passionate about providing safe, evidence-based care. Competitive salary and career development opportunities available.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction package

Regular clinical support

Qualifications

• NMC registrants with a strong commitment to evidence-based care.
• Ability to maintain clinical skills and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide and lead midwifery care to service users and families.
• Work within multi-professional teams for safe and effective care.
• Assess and implement midwifery care needs based on individual circumstances.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised

Motivated

Passion for midwifery care

Job description

Preceptorship Midwife

Department Maternity

Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours: 22.5 - 37.5 per week. MKUH Maternity team are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and flexible midwives who have a passion for providing excellent midwifery care. You will work in collaboration with women and their families, supporting personalised choice and high standards of care.

We are proud to offer the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where we are committed to an ambitious transformation of our maternity services.

An excellent comprehensive induction package is provided to enable development of your midwifery skills in all areas. You will also be supported to complete a robust preceptorship programme with regular clinical and pastoral support from the retention and practice development lead midwives.

Applications are welcome from NMC registrants who are highly motivated, organised and passionate about providing safe, quality evidence‑based care to the Women/birthing people who use our Maternity services.

Contact

• Michelle Shepherd – Maternity Matron [e-mail]
• Natalie Lucas – Maternity Matron [e-mail]
• Sophie Coetzee – Maternity Matron [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and lead midwifery care to the service users and families accessing the services at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
• Maintain clinical skills and competencies and have excellent communication skills. Work within the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour, and Trust guidelines and procedures.
• Work within the multi‑professional team and be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and evidence‑based care for service users attending the Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care needs of the individual in hospital and community setting depending on allocation to the in‑patient area or Continuity of Care teams.
• Provide accurate, unbiased non‑judgemental evidence‑based information to both the multi‑professional team and service users.

Professional and Legal Responsibilities

• Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice in accordance with the NMC Code of professional standards and behaviour (2019).
• Maintain a high standard of professional practice at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and service user in accordance with the NMC Code (2015).

Education, Training and Development

• Completion of the MKUH midwifery preceptorship portfolio.
• Undertake appropriate activities to update professional knowledge and skills.

Operational and Working Conditions

• To comply with the Health and Safety Policy in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures. To report any accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards or serious untoward incidents in accordance with the agreed procedures.
• Participate in the hospital and community on‑call rotas dependent on area of work.

Equality and Diversity

• To recognise the importance of people’s rights and interpret them in a way that is consistent with Trust procedures, policies and legislation.
• To challenge behaviour that infringes the rights of others.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025.