Job summary
- Main area
- Midwife, Professional Development Lead (Maternity)
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 34.5 hours per week (Cross Site working)
- Job ref
- 320-W&C-1057
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queens Hospital Burton
- Town
- Burton on Trent
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/08/2025
Employer heading

Professional Development Lead (Maternity)
Band 7
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.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
The successful candidate will lead in the specialist services division as the professional development advisor for maternity services and across the organisation in agreed professional development activity which includes, mandatory and essential to role training, service activity, preceptorship programmes and clinical placements in line with Trust policies, procedures and national guidelines.
The role holder will have overall responsibility to facilitate new staff through preceptorship and induction programmes. Provides access to education and assessment programmes to ensure the smooth transition of new staff.
Provides professional leadership advice and support, fostering a learning culture which values high quality patient care
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
Be an expert clinical practitioner, prioritising and planning workload. Act as an expert resource for the multi-professional team within Midwifery & Obstetrics and advises on both normal and complex midwifery care, ensuring midwifery practice is based on research evidence.
Participates and leads on training and education in line with the maternity MIS and Core Competency Framework.
Leads midwifery practice development initiatives in the division and business unit to ensure practice meets National standards as required and creates a culture of “best care best value”.
Promote reflective practice and a culture of lifelong learning across the division and within the specialist area
Lead in the development and advancement of evidence based practice within maternity to improve patient outcomes.
Closing date of Applications: 20 July 2025
Interview Date: 7 August 2025
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of supporting and development of staff
- Understands learner assessment strategies curricula development
- Evidence of leadership skills
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife with UK PIN number
- Registered Midwife Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification. mentorship course or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to plan workload, set deadlines and function effectively under pressure
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Effective decision making skills
- IT skills
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of coaching
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alexandra Jasper
- Job title
- Professional Development Lead (Maternity)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 7789276
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