Practice Development Midwife
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
The Practice Development Midwife will provide clinical leadership, education and professional support to facilitate the development of nursing, midwif...
The post holder will maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of education, training and updates undertaken by staff and will contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of educational activity and its impact on practice.
Through visible clinical leadership, education and professional support, the Practice Development Midwife will foster a culture that values continuous learning, evidence-based practice, research, innovation and excellence in patient care.
The post holder will work in partnership with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), professional and regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders to ensure effective governance arrangements are in place for education and training. They will provide professional advice and support, identify and resolve issues, and ensure education and practice learning remain aligned with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential: - oRegistered Midwife with current NMC registration oTeaching & or assessing qualification. oLeadership Development oDemonstrable CPD
Desirable: - oMaster's degree or working towards oLeadership/ management qualification
Experience
Essential
- xperience in Midwifery
- Experienced in acute care settings at band 6
- NLS /PROMPT/ALSO trainer
- Evidence of implementing change in clinical practice
- Experience of teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Ability to present and teach in classroom setting.
- Experience in audit and implementing evidence-based care
- Comprehensive knowledge of national and local education / training requirements for MDT within the PDM remit of practice
- Experience or evidence of involvement in change management and service improvement
Desirable
- Nursing/midwifery research experience
- Recent or current experience within practice education
- Experience of working at Band 7or previous team management
- Organisation and facilitation of study events, workshops and training programmes
- NIPE trained
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- High level of work organization, self-motivation, drive for performance, and flexibility in approach and attitude.
- Computer/ IT skills
- Evidence of ability to use different IT databases, data analysis and report writing.
- Effective negotiation & persuasion skills Innovative.
- Ability to influence and affect change.
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in all aspects of work.
- Developing skills in audit and research
- Proficient clinical skills
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty, and integrity in undertaking the role.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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