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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
Band 7
Contract
6 months (Fixed term)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-25-671
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Town
Upton
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/08/2025 23:59

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Midwifery Clinical Preceptorship Pastoral and Retention Lead

Band 7

 

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Job overview

 

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the midwifery preceptorship programme, supporting the transition from student to newly qualified midwife. Acting as a role model, you will provide support for the preceptee midwives as they consolidate their learning and skills. As a member of the education team, you will work with the preceptee midwives to enhance their experience, build confidence and establish a strong foundation for their future career.

The overall function of this post is to lead the delivery of a high-quality preceptorship programme within the Trust for all midwifery preceptors. Developing and delivering a quality programme supporting leadership development, clinical skills and simulation.

To develop a process to support those registrants who are new to Trust to reduce duplication of training.

The post holder will be required to work closely with recruits to provide a robust model of pastoral support and act as a coach, mentor and supportive listener.

 

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description for further information 
about the Midwifery Clinical Preceptorship Pastoral and Retention Lead position available at WUTH.

If you have any further questions please contact the named professionals below.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information 
about the Midwifery Clinical Preceptorship Pastoral and Retention Lead position available at WUTH.

If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.

As this vacancy is within the division of Women’s and Children’s, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £16 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.

Person specification

Qualifications, specific experience and training

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife with extensive experience as band 6 midwife
  • Postgraduate qualification relating to education
  • Completion of Masters Degree or willing to work towards
  • Experience of delivering education within a healthcare setting
  • Clinical supervision
  • Practice assessor/supervisor

Other Requirements

Desirable criteria
  • Budget Awareness

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of governing body standards for professionals
  • Sound extensive clinical knowledge and skills
  • Knowledge of developing policies and procedures
  • Experience of simulation
  • Line management experience
  • Experience of leading and implementing change
Desirable criteria
  • Professional Midwifery Advocate
  • Budget awareness

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent role model
  • Approachable to others
  • Maintains confidentiality at all times
  • Works in line with Trust policies and procedures

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katherine Wilkinson
Job title
Head of Midwifery/ADN Women's Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 604 7111
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