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Professional Midwifery Advocate

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Worthing, BN11 2DHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 October 2026

8 days left

Job description

As part of our commitment to supporting staff and strengthening maternity services ahead of the Independent Maternity Review, we are establishing a ne...

Delivering and facilitating Restorative Clinical Supervision
Supporting colleagues through complex cases, incidents, Coroner's inquests and high-profile reviews
Providing visible clinical support and restorative leadership within clinical areas
Supporting trainee PMAs and newly qualified PMAs
Developing and strengthening the Trust-wide PMA/PNA network
Leading and contributing to Quality Improvement initiatives
Supporting workforce wellbeing, retention and engagement
Collecting evidence and demonstrating the impact and value of Professional Midwifery Advocacy across the organisation
Promoting a restorative culture that extends across maternity, neonatal, medical and support worker teams

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future direction of Professional Midwifery Advocacy within University Hospitals Sussex. The successful candidates will help demonstrate the value of professional midwifery advocacy roles, ensuring advocacy remains at the heart of workforce wellbeing, learning and service improvement.

As a three-year fixed-term opportunity, these posts provide an excellent platform for career development, allowing experienced PMAs to broaden their leadership, quality improvement, workforce development and strategic influence while enhancing their professional portfolio.

Applicants must hold the Professional Midwifery Advocate qualification and demonstrate a commitment to the A-EQUIP model, restorative clinical supervision and compassionate leadership.

If you are passionate about supporting colleagues, driving positive cultural change and helping create the conditions for staff and families to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape a restorative, compassionate and sustainable future for maternity and neonatal services across University Hospitals Sussex.

Internal applicants should note that this opportunity will be offered on a secondment basis. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful. Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack https: //www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Essential

Registered Midwife with active NMC PIN
Professional Midwifery Advocate
Significant post reg experience in range of clinical settings/roles
Recent experience of working in Perinatal Services
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care approaches
Understanding of professional and current issues in maternity and neonatal services

Desirable

De-briefing/Coaching/Restorative training or equivalent experience
Leadership/Management training or equivalent experience
Experience of Quality Improvement

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)