University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Educator with ‘Early Career’ Support

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic midwife to join the practice development team as an Early Career Support Midwife.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience and be up to date and confident with all clinical skills.

We provide low and high-risk care pathways - and specialty pathways including diabetes and cardiology.

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

  • Will be responsible for the support and development of our newly qualified midwives, with a focus on clinical care provision.
  • Will assist in the review the preceptorship package with the guidance of the lead midwifery educator to ensure the outcomes reflect the needs of the midwives, the wider MDT and the evolving service.
  • To help in the induction process for staff when joining our organisation, including their training and education needs.
  • Will be involved in the ongoing training and development of our team, including the facilitation of MDT training, such as PROMPT, Fetal Monitoring. To support the wider education team with the ongoing training and development of the workforce through facilitation of training days, including mandatory study days and local training delivery.
  • To act as a resource of clinical expertise and support the professional development of midwives, maternity support workers, health care assistants and other members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate

Closing date of applications: 29 June 2025

Date of interview: 11 July 2025

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

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

320-W&C-1038

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration and revalidation requirements/CPD
  • Completion of a mentorship course or SSSA assessor

Desirable

  • PROMPT Instructor

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience
  • Mentor / Supervisor experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of Leadership experience
  • NLS Instructor Skills

Communication

Essential

  • Highly developed communication skills to support colleagues/learners in a learning environment
  • IT literate - Ability to use Microsoft packages

Desirable

  • Models the values and behaviours of the Trust

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Model's Trust values and Behaviours
  • Adheres to NMC Code of Conduct
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration and revalidation requirements/CPD
  • Completion of a mentorship course or SSSA assessor

Desirable

  • PROMPT Instructor

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience
  • Mentor / Supervisor experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of Leadership experience
  • NLS Instructor Skills

Communication

Essential

  • Highly developed communication skills to support colleagues/learners in a learning environment
  • IT literate - Ability to use Microsoft packages

Desirable

  • Models the values and behaviours of the Trust

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Model's Trust values and Behaviours
  • Adheres to NMC Code of Conduct

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead for Education and Professional Development

Sarah Allen

sarah.allen33@nhs.net

07386665864

Details

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

320-W&C-1038

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


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