Clinical Practice Educator, Maternity; Lynne

Job summary

The Clinical Practice Educator (Maternity) will provide leadership in education, training and workforce development across maternity services, ensuring staff are equipped to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. The postholder will combine educational leadership with a significant clinical presence, supporting staff development, service improvement and patient safety through both teaching and hands-on clinical practice.

• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes for maternity staff.
• Support the professional development, competency achievement and career progression of midwives, student midwives and maternity support workers.
• Maintain a visible clinical presence, providing real-time support, coaching and leadership within maternity services.
• Facilitate simulation training, skills development, preceptorship and practice supervision activities.
• Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Monitor training compliance and support organisational requirements relating to CNST, CQC, NMC and Trust standards.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward-thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org

Detailed Description

The Clinical Practice Educator (Maternity) is responsible for leading education, training and workforce development initiatives to support the delivery of safe, high-quality maternity care. The role combines educational leadership with a strong clinical presence, supporting staff development, competency achievement, professional growth and the delivery of evidence-based practice across maternity services. The postholder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote continuous learning, quality improvement and patient safety.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

• Lead and deliver education and training programmes for maternity staff.
• Support workforce development, clinical competence and professional growth.
• Provide visible clinical leadership and support within maternity services.
• Facilitate preceptorship, competency assessment and simulation-based learning.
• Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to audit, governance and compliance with national and local standards.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for a full breakdown of duties and responsibilities.

• Registered midwife
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further professional development.
• Practice Assessor, Mentor or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Simulation training (e.g. PROMPT, NLS, ALSO, MOET)

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or working towards)
• Master's degree (or working towards)

• Experience working as a Band 6 Midwife across maternity settings within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supporting the learning and development of staff and/or students
• Experience delivering education or training programmes
• Participation…