University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Practice Facilitator
The closing date is 26 July 2026

Job summary
Are you an experienced midwife with an interest in education and training? Do you want to contribute to and support the development of our newly qualified midwives?

37.5 hours (1wte) fixed term contract (24 months - limited funding)

This post is to work within the Maternity Education Team to deliver our education and training agenda, with specific responsibility for our supporting the development of our preceptorship programme. The post holder(s) will have the opportunity to build and enhance both their clinical and educational skills, and leadership experience.

The post holder(s) will support the Maternity Education team to maintain and continually improve the preceptorship programme ensuring it maintains the standards of the Trust, Capital Midwife accreditation and striving to achieve the National Midwifery award when it becomes available.

The role is part of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust's commitment to funding and supporting education and development, creating attractive career pathways and new ways of working for midwives.

Candidates should note that clinical and educational experience is essential.

Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the maternity education team to support for both staff and learners.

The post holder will:

• Work within the Maternity Education team and Lead Midwives for Education and Workforce to support the development of our newly qualified and newly registered internationally educated midwives
• Support staff in understanding and supporting learners within the clinical environment
• Have a clinical presence within the Maternity department and work alongside those on the preceptorship programme to develop their confidence and competence
• Ensure the UCH programme is inline with the Trust policy and National recommendations
• Facilitate learning during Maternity training week alongside the Maternity Education Team
• Undertake other duties relevant to banding to ensure Maternity services achieve their aims and objectives in providing safe and excellent care to women and service users

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year
Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8165
Job locations: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital, 25 Grafton Way, London, WC1E 6DB, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Job purpose:

• To lead and take responsibility for supporting our preceptorship midwives in conjunction with those who are internationally trained following NMC registration
• To review preceptorship rotation mapping capacity and consider creative opportunities for development.
• To create and facilitate an annual programme of training in line with the Trust Preceptorship policy.
• Evaluate training and make necessary changes following evidence based educational models.
• Working alongside newly qualified midwives to support and nurture them to ensure they build on the knowledge and skills acquired during their training to develop into confident and competent midwives.
• The post holder will be expected to maintain a clinical profile whilst developing staff.
• Develop a programme to support staff in developing skills as a Preceptor.
• To promote and support the development of midwifery practice for all levels of midwifery staff.
• Participation in the general in-house training activities of the Maternity Education team, including the monthly Maternity Mandatory Training Week.
• To encourage staff in their professional development.
• Support the orientation of new staff regarding their role and associated activities.
• Responsible for co-ordinating Trust wide development programmes in collaboration with the Lead Midwife for Education.
• To develop appropriate policies, guidelines and strategies.
• To work in conjunction with the midwifery teams to deliver on current issues related to midwifery including local, regional and national health agendas.
• To promote and maintain effective communication by disseminating all relevant information, relevant to practice development.
• To develop your own portfolio of educational and clinical interests.
• To work within a multidisciplinary team, with senior midwives, the Clinical Practice Facilitators and others to develop midwifery practice.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Recognised leadership qualification or equivalent experience
• Graduate or equivalent qualification/or experience
• Mentoring qualification including Practice Assessor experience
• Knowledge of current issues in midwifery care and education

Desirable

• NLS/PROMPT Instructor
• Recognised teaching qualification

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of significant experience in midwifery practice and leadership
• Experience in changing clinical practice
• Experience of classroom teaching
• Evidence of innovative practice that involves developing staff, teaching and assessing within the clinical area

Desirable

• Experience in reviewing or being involved in the review of serious clinical incidents
• Evidence of participation in regional and national networks.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Knowledge of quality standard setting and audit
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Organisation and management skills

Desirable

• Ability to network across the organisation and externally
• Innovative and self-motivated

Communication
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively both individually and to large groups
• Excellent presentation skills
• Articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced IT Skills

Personal and People Development
Essential

• In depth understanding of how adults learn
• Experience of facilitating reflective practice sessions
• Ability to influence, motivate and inspire others
• Team building skills

Specific Requirements
Essential

• Sufficient to fulfil the post with reasonable adaptations
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Midwife for Education
Lianne Phipps
Lianne.phipps1@nhs.net

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