The closing date is 24 July 2026Job summaryWe are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic midwife to join our Practice Development Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development, delivery and evaluation of education, training and practice development across our maternity service.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will support staff to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to deliver safe, effective and evidence based care. You will play a key role in implementing learning from governance, national guidance and quality improvement work, helping to improve outcomes for women, babies and families.
You will also support the maternity service to achieve and maintain compliance with national maternity standards, including the Maternity Incentive Scheme, through education, competency assessment and practice development.
The successful candidate will maintain a visible clinical presence, supporting staff in practice, developing competencies and promoting a culture of continuous learning across all maternity areas.
Main duties of the job- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of education, training and practice development programmes for the maternity workforce.
- Support midwives, maternity support workers, student midwives and the wider multidisciplinary team through education, competency assessment, simulation training and clinical coaching.
- Maintain a visible clinical presence within the service, providing expert advice, supporting staff in practice and undertaking clinical duties when required to maintain competence and support service delivery.
- Work closely with the Deputy Director of Midwifery, Consultant Midwife, Matrons and wider Education Team to ensure learning from incidents, audits, national guidance and quality improvement initiatives is embedded into everyday practice.
- Support the maternity service to achieve and maintain compliance with national maternity standards, including the Maternity Incentive Scheme, through education, competency assessment and practice development.
- Monitor training compliance, evaluate the impact of education and contribute to workforce development and continuous quality improvement.
About usOur mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
- Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
- Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
- Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
- One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 370-NAM7MAT-1929
Job locations: Warrington Hospital, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
- Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable- Teaching or education qualification
- Working towards or completed Master's level study
- Professional Midwifery Advocate
- PROMPT, GIC or NLS Instructor qualification
ExperienceEssential- Post registration experience across a range of maternity settings
- Experience of delivering education, training or clinical skills teaching
- Experience of supporting staff in practice
- Experience of supporting change
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable- Experience of leading education or practice development initiatives
- Experience of contributing to governance processes, including incident reviews or audits
- Experience of coordinating education or training programmes.
SkillsEssential- Sound clinical knowledge across maternity services.
- Ability to deliver education, training and competency assessment
- Ability to coach, support and develop others in clinical practice
- Knowledge of current national maternity guidance and professional standards
- Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyse information and use it to improve practice
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and electronic learning systems
Desirable- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement
- Experience of simulation based education
- Knowledge of national maternity safety programmes, including the Maternity Incentive Scheme
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address: Warrington Hospital, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Intrapartum and Triage Maternity Matron, Charlotte Hampson, charlotte.hampson3@nhs.net, 01925662712
