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Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate – Band 7, 22.5 hours per week
A vacancy as a Lead PMA Midwife has arisen for an enthusiastic, skilled midwife with a minimum of three years as a Band 6, including significant sessional PMA experience. This post provides an exciting opportunity to step into a team lead role; managing an already well established PMA service. You will continue the delivery of the AEQUIP model to the Maternity Unit, as well as having the opportunity to develop this further.
You will have a passion for supporting and advocating for all grades of staff within the maternity unit, as well as facilitating a birth reflection service for women and birthing people.
The post holder will work 22.5 hrs/week over 3 weekdays (0.6WTE), whilst our 4 sessional PMAs cover the remaining 2 day (0.4WTE).
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job will include:
- Managing the roster, overseeing and supporting the activity of the team and arranging bimonthly team supervision sessions.
- Facilitating both 1:1 and group RCS sessions, for all members of the maternity team.
- Submitting monthly workforce returns data.
- Ensuring a visible presence around the maternity unit, and in the community, to promptly respond to clinical situations.
- Attending weekly governance meetings and liaising with the team around learning and support required.
- Supporting staff through statement writing and the MNSI process.
- Liaising with the Practice Development and Clinical Facilitator Teams.
- Networking with the SW London Sector and London regional PMAs.
- Co-ordinating the birth reflection service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached documents for further information.
All applications should be made on-line. Please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying, and that your supporting statement reflects these criteria.
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
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Registered Midwife min 3 years clinical experience
- Qualified PMA with significant experience.
- Mentorship Qualification/ SSSA
Desirable
- TRIM training completed
- Relevant CPD completed
Management and Leadership/ Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Safeguarding training and knowledge of procedures
Desirable
- Leadership course or similar
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This advert is for Lead Midwife for Professional Midwifery Advocate with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in St George's Hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 pa Incl HCAS. Pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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