Clinical Educator – Pre-Registration Midwifery

Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
• Degree in Midwifery or equivalent relevant professional qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role
• Qualified NIPE practitioner or willing to undertake the qualification
• Teaching qualification - accredited mentorship module/SSSA qualification or relevant teaching experience
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education or willing to undertake

Essential

• 3 years post-registration experience as a practising midwife
• Experience of working across multidisciplinary teams within maternity services
• Credible clinical role model committed to improving standards and midwifery care
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Experience of contributing to service improvement, quality improvement, audit, governance or assurance work
• Experience of supporting staff through advice, education, facilitation or reflective discussion
• Experience of working with a degree of autonomy and managing competing priorities
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of current HEI midwifery curriculum and expectations
• Evidence of current knowledge of the national maternity landscape, including key policy, safety, workforce and education priorities, and the ability to translate these into learning and practice.

Desirable

• Experience of presenting information clearly in reports, meetings or learning settings
• Experience of developing or delivering training
• Experience of contributing to policy, guideline or pathway development

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly, sensitively and professionally with women, families, staff and partner agencies
• Able to build trust and develop effective working relationships quickly
• Able to listen well and respond with empathy, compassion and professionalism
• Able to identify themes and patterns from qualitative and quantitative information
• Able to analyse information and use this to support improvement, escalation and assurance
• Able to prepare clear, balanced reports and present information appropriately for different audiences
• Able to facilitate discussion, reflection and learning in a constructive and supportive way
• Able to influence practice and support change across teams and services
• Able to work independently while recognising when to escalate concerns
• Able to manage a varied workload and adapt to changing service demands
• Competent in the use of digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Skills in data interpretation, dashboard development or presentation of quality information
• Skills in group facilitation or coaching

Essential

• Compassionate, approachable and professional
• Credible and visible role model within maternity services
• Committed to equity, inclusion and improving experience and outcomes for women, birthing people and families
• Able to work in a respectful, inclusive and culturally aware way
• Builds confidence and trust with staff, women and families
• Reflective and open to learning
• Demonstrates professional curiosity, sound judgement and emotional intelligence
• Resilient and able to work within the emotional demands of the role while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Committed to collaborative working and psychologically safe practice
• Interest in developing specialist expertise in education, equity, patient experience, governance or quality improvement

Desirable

• Confident in representing the service in internal and external forums

Essential

• Able to work across Trust sites as required
• Able to maintain clinical credibility through ongoing clinical practice
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to service need
• Commitment to maintaining mandatory training, NMC revalidation and continuing professional development