Professional Development Lead (Maternity)
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Burton on Trent, DE13 0RBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
3 days leftJob description
The successful candidate will lead in the specialist services division as the professional development advisor for maternity services and across the o...
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
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.
- 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
- 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.
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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 November 2026
Last checked
5 November 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Similar roles
Explore related