Clinical Educator Support Midwife


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 5YA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

You will provide personalised support to newly qualified midwives throughout their first year of practice, helping them translate knowledge into confident clinical decision-making whilst developing the skills, resilience and professional identity required for a successful midwifery career. Working closely with the Practice Education Team, Professional Midwifery Advocates, Matrons, Ward Leaders and Preceptors, you will help ensure every newly qualified midwife receives a positive, supportive and developmental experience. The role combines clinical support, pastoral care, professional development and workforce retention, helping to create a culture where newly qualified midwives can thrive. In this role, your key responsibilities will include: 1. Ensuring that midwives provide a high standard of practice based on current guidelines, policies, protocols and standards and are involved in the development and review of these. 2. Actively supporting junior staff and students and be a resource for research-based information on midwifery practice. 3. Assisting the Midwifery leadership team in building a dynamic workforce, contributing new and practical ideas to improve efficiency and make effective use of resources. 4. Maintaining effective working relationships with all staff including medical staff, general practitioners, health visitors, independent midwives and staff from other Trusts. 5. Promoting a positive team spirit across all areas of the midwifery service. The successful candidate will be: An excellent communicator who can adapt their communication skills according to the audience. Flexible, adaptable and able to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements including on-call commitments. Able to demonstrate relevant and recent clinical experience or with the ability to demonstrate significant experience in midwifery practice and responsibility for managing a clinical team. A positive role model with a good level of self-awareness and personal resilience. Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

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