Job summaryExciting Opportunity Available Band 7 Education & Practice Development Midwife!There is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Midwife to join the Women's & Children's Education Team.
The role involves leading and implementing education, training and development strategies for Maternity areas.
You will participate in Midwifery development/ mandatory programmes and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Use your specialist skills to support clinical staff both working clinically and by more formal training. You will be involved in new educational initiatives, professional & clinical development and managing projects.
You will be an experienced Band 6/7 Midwife with extensive experience in all maternity areas. You will be clinically competent, a student assessor and with evidence of post registration development.
The successful candidate would need to be able to demonstrate a confirmed interest in and experience of initiatives in education and staff development, good IT skills, and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team of educators.
Main duties of the jobSupport the Education and Practice Development Lead, in implementing education, training and practice development strategies.
You will support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across all areas of maternity care.
You will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development through audit, governance and staff feedback.
Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce 'fit for purpose' and 'fit for practice'.
About usOur new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number358-8106702-W&C
Job locationsLeicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSupport the Education and Practice Development Lead, implementing education, training and practice development strategies.
Support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across all areas of maternity
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development through audit, governance and staff feedback
Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce fit for purpose and fit for practice.
You will be contributing to the management of the CMG Study Leave Budget by monitoring access via the UHL Non-Medical Study Leave Policy.
You will be expected to work innovatively within the Education Team towards the delivery of CMG and Trust CIP.
Actively facilitate staff development and support through clinical supervision and act as a supervisor and mentor.
Communicate effectively with the Education and Practice Development Team (CMG and Trust), Senior Midwives/ Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medical and AHP staff and CMG Management Teams.
Share best practice in the clinical area and outside of the CMG.
Work clinically and effectively with ward staff to deliver education, training and ensure development is linked to their Appraisal / PDP and needs of the service.
Promote team working within the clinical area and across the multi-professional team.
Contribute to the successful delivery of mandatory training, and monitoring of training compliance.
Work collaboratively with Patient Safety & Patient Improvement teams, to create and maintain safe, patient centred maternity care
Person SpecificationCommitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & QualificationsEssential- Registered Midwife
- Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- First Degree
Desirable- Working towards a Master's
- Degree in relevant area
ExperienceEssential- Suitable Post-Registration clinical experience to include relevant speciality
- Education and Practice experience
- Knowledge of nurse / midwife AHP education and clinical practice
- Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes.
- Evidence of innovations and achievements in clinical practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience at Band 6/7 Level
Desirable- Previous experience of education/ practice development
Communication and relationship skillsEssential- Teaching/assessment skills Effective communicator
- Leadership & motivation skills Evidence of audit and change management ability
- Computer literate
- Motivate self /others
- Supervise, educate and develop others
Analytical and Judgement skillsEssential- Effective decision making and problem solving
- Demonstrates a good understanding of Clinical governance
Desirable- Audit/ research experience
SkillsEssential- Assertive and confident
- Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation
Planning and organisation skillsEssential- Able to work independently and within a team
- Excellent time keeping
- Team worker
- Adaptable and flexible with working hours and conditions
Desirable- Ability to utilise resources Efficiently
Equality, Diversity and InclusionEssential- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
AddressLeicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Education & Practice Development Lead
Ebony Anderson
ebony.anderson2@nhs.net
07960377465
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
