Senior Clinical Educator

• Registered Midwife
• UK Health related recognised Degree, relevant to post
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of NMC
• Appropriate period of post-registration midwifery experience
• Evidence of specialist knowledge appropriate to the clinical area or practice development and education
• Having or working toward a post-graduate certificate in teaching
• Familiar with and able to effectively use common office software suites (e.g. MS Office)
• Experience of coaching
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating programmes of education
• Demonstrates the ability to put patients at the heart of what they do and meet differing needs by fostering a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and provides evidence of learning from both successes and setbacks
• Able to identify high standards of health care and demonstrate the proven capacity to champion change and innovation that delivers these high standards
• Evidences the ability to proactively support and develop colleagues in the delivery of care commensurate with Trust values and behaviours
• Able to identify the role of education in fulfilling these values and demonstrates a passion for education in this context
• Articulate and knowledgeable regarding skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice
• Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role and identify when to appropriately escalate/seek assistance
• Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. accurately, and effectively communicate these to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Has and continues to measurably contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff
• Able to analyse the practice of self and others and generate structured, objective recommendations for improvement
• Evidence of excellent communication skills
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
• Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinator
• Acts as a role model and able to lead by example to ensure the Trust’s values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
• Able to supervise non-registered and registered colleagues to ensure effective care delivery
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety

• National publication or presentation of audit, service improvement or research
• Evidence of study at level 7
• Evidence of ability to delegate to and manage colleagues
• Able to balance competing priorities within their workload
• Show familiarity with national strategy and emerging priorities relevant to role

We are delighted to offer an exciting secondment opportunity in the maternity clinical education and practice development team.

As a Senior Clinical Educator (band 7) you will support the development of our maternity workforce and students. This is a unique opportunity to gain new skills that will prepare you for any career path, including how to influence practice, build an effective learning environment, and achieve excellent care outcomes for women.

This is an exciting period for the education team.  We have the opportunity to revisit and build strong education provision on the foundation of clear guidance from the Maternity and Perinatal Investment Scheme and findings in recent reviews of maternity services.  We are looking for candidates who have the passion for midwifery and physiological labour to seize the opportunity to lead the way inside and outside the department.

This role requires an ability to use observation and evidence to diagnose problems in practice and develop effective interventions in response.  You will have the opportunity to carry projects through from conception to evaluation and gain insights into how health systems function.  We will invest in your education and give you support to develop these skills, which will form the basis of your future career.

Make a real difference: Lead and deliver high-quality, evidence-based education at the bedside and beyond, directly enhancing patient care and experience.

Broaden your influence: Work collaboratively across teams, services, and professional groups to support a thriving interprofessional learning environment.

Develop your leadership: Gain valuable experience in educational leadership, team management, and practice development at divisional level.

Shape the future workforce: Support learners, supervise educators, and contribute to innovative programmes that respond to evolving service needs.

We recognise the importance of investing in our people. This role will offer structured, in-post development, enabling you to further enhance your educational expertise, leadership capability, and professional profile. Whether you are looking to consolidate your experience or take the next step in your career, this post provides a supportive platform to grow.

If you are passionate about education, driven to improve clinical practice, and ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding challenge we would love to hear from you.