About this role
Job summary
The successful candidate will lead in the specialist services division as the professional development advisor for maternity services and across the organisation in agreed professional development activity which includes, mandatory and essential to role training, service activity, preceptorship programmes and clinical placements in line with Trust policies, procedures and national guidelines.
The role holder will support the Early Career Midwives and Recruitment and Preceptorship Midwives to facilitate new staff through preceptorship and induction programmes. Provides access to education and assessment programmes to ensure the smooth transition of new staff.
Provides professional leadership advice and support, fostering a learning culture which values high quality patient care
We have three wards across two sites, with a total of 88 beds for antenatal, postnatal and induction of labour.
Main duties of the job
Be an expert clinical practitioner, prioritising and planning workload. Act as an expert resource for the multi-professional team within Midwifery & Obstetrics and advises on both normal and complex midwifery care, ensuring midwifery practice is based on research evidence.
Participates and leads on training and education in line with the maternity MIS and Core Competency Framework.
Leads midwifery practice development initiatives in the division and business unit to ensure practice meets National standards as required and creates a culture of "best care best value".
Promote reflective practice and a culture of lifelong learning across the division and within the specialist area
Lead in the development and advancement of evidence based practice within maternity to improve patient outcomes.
Application Closing Date - 17th November 2026
Interview date - 27th November 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below)
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of supporting and development of staff
- Understands learner assessment strategies curricula development
- Evidence of leadership skills
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification. mentorship course or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching
- GIC qualification - specific to NLS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan workload, set deadlines and function effectively under pressure
- Effective decision making skills
- Good IT skills
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of the MDT
Desirable
- Experience of coaching
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cross Site UHDB Hospitals
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)