Job summary
The successful candidate will lead in the specialist services division as the professional development advisor for maternity services and across the organisation in agreed professional development activity which includes, mandatory and essential to role training, service activity, preceptorship programmes and clinical placements in line with Trust policies, procedures and national guidelines.

The role holder will support the Early Career Midwives and Recruitment and Preceptorship Midwives to facilitate new staff through preceptorship and induction programmes. Provides access to education and assessment programmes to ensure the smooth transition of new staff.

Provides professional leadership advice and support, fostering a learning culture which values high quality patient care

We have three wards across two sites, with a total of 88 beds for antenatal, postnatal and induction of labour.

Main duties of the job

• Be an expert clinical practitioner, prioritising and planning workload. Act as an expert resource for the multi-professional team within Midwifery and 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.

Closing date: 17 November 2026
Interview date: 27 November 2026

About us
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.

In return we will offer:

• 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

Person Specification
Essential

• Evidence of supporting and development of staff
• Understands learner assessment strategies curricula development
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Registered Midwife Educated to Degree level or equivalent
• Recognised teaching qualification, mentorship course or equivalent
• Ability to plan workload, set deadlines and function effectively under pressure
• Effective decision making skills
• Good IT skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of the MDT

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in teaching
• GIC qualification - specific to NLS
• Experience of coaching

Details
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 7
Reference number: 320-W&C-1285

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cross Site UHDB Hospitals, Belvedere Road, Burton on Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Midwife for Perinatal Compliance, Hayley Archer, hayley.archer3@nhs.net, 013327789276

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.