Retention Midwife - Peterborough/Huntingdon | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a dedicated Retention Midwife to join their senior leadership team. This role aims to provide individualised support for preceptorship midwives and enhance their working experience in the NHS. The ideal candidate will support effective communication and promote the retention of newly registered midwives, ensuring they feel valued and supported. The position offers a variety of benefits and is integral to improving midwifery careers.

Qualifications

• Support newly registered midwives with individualised interventions.
• Promote effective communication regarding midwifery programs.
• Enhance the experience for early career midwives.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to midwives during preceptorship.
• Communicate effectively between the Trust and midwifery programs.
• Support retention of newly registered midwives.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated Midwife who is seeking an opportunity to join our senior leadership team as a Retention Midwife. The aim of this role is to provide individualised support to preceptorship midwives, return to practice learners and early career midwives. This role is pivotal to enhance the experience of working in the NHS of this cohort of midwives. The post holder will offer individualised supportive interventions, including learning, career advice and pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Enhanced competence and confidence of newly registered midwives
• Effective communication between NWAFT and midwifery programme providers
• Support the experience and retention of newly registered midwives

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

Benefits

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

Additional Information

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025