Job overview
Due to the expansion of our Maternity Education Team and a team restructure, we are delighted to offer exciting new opportunities for motivated and passionate professionals to join our growing service.
As part of our increased establishment, successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the delivery and development of a comprehensive range of maternity education services. This includes: - Undergraduate education and training - Delivering postgraduate education and professional development opportunities for newly qualified staff and the wider multidisciplinary maternity team. - Supporting innovation, quality improvement, and workforce development across maternity services
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to shape and deliver high-quality educational programmes that support excellence in maternity care.
If you are enthusiastic about education, professional development, and improving outcomes for women, babies, and families, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the future of maternity education.
Main duties of the job
Join Our Growing Maternity Education Team
We are delighted to announce an exciting period of growth and transformation within our Maternity Education Team. Following a comprehensive team restructure and an increased establishment, we are recruiting talented, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking professionals to join us in a variety of educational roles.
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic team that is at the heart of developing and supporting the maternity workforce of today and tomorrow. As we expand our service, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about education, clinical excellence, innovation, and supporting staff development across maternity services.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about education, workforce development, and improving outcomes for women, babies, and families. Whether your expertise lies in undergraduate education, postgraduate development or broader maternity training programmes, we would like to hear from you.
You will be an excellent communicator, committed to supporting learners and staff, and enthusiastic about working within an evolving service that places education, quality, and innovation at its centre.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
About the Team
Our newly restructured Maternity Education Team delivers a comprehensive portfolio of services designed to support learning, professional development, and clinical excellence across all levels of maternity practice. The expanded team will provide expertise and leadership across:
Undergraduate education – supporting student midwives and other healthcare learners throughout their clinical placements and educational journeys. Postgraduate education and professional development – facilitating learning opportunities, continuing professional development, preceptorship programmes, career progression pathways, and advanced practice development. Workforce development and quality improvement initiatives – helping to shape a highly skilled, competent, and confident maternity workforce across both registered and unregistered staff.
Why Join Us?
This expansion represents a significant investment in maternity education and workforce development. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to:
Contribute to an ambitious and innovative maternity education strategy. Be part of an enhanced and growing team with increased resources and opportunities. Support the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care through education and training. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues across maternity, neonatal, medical, and allied health services. Influence the future development of maternity education and clinical practice. Develop their own leadership, educational, and professional skills within a supportive and progressive environment.
Be Part of Our Future
The restructure of the Maternity Education Team marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. With an expanded establishment and a renewed vision, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a service that is committed to excellence in education and the continual development of its workforce.
If you are ready to make a difference and help shape the future of maternity education, we invite you to apply and become part of our growing team.
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?
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
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.
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
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
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Sufficient to fulfil the post with reasonable adaptations
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
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
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
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