Midwifery Practice Education Facilitator-Band 6
CompanyNorth Bristol NHS Trust
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/9/2026
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North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026.
This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Should you join NBT as an employee prior to our organisations merging, your employment will be automatically transferred across to UHBW. Should your employment begin after our two Trusts merge, you will be employed directly by UHBW and therefore UHBW terms and conditions of service will apply
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered midwife who has an interest/passion for clinical education and teaching.
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic midwife who has a keen interest in the education of midwives who will work as part of the Practice Development Team in Maternity.
The successful candidate will also work clinically alongside midwives to support in the learning, supervision and assessment of new skills and extended scopes of practise, in particular with the newly qualified midwife.
Key skills and qualities required include being organised, diplomatic, approachable, and autonomous, be able to maintain confidentiality and be a good team player. A passion for teaching on both g
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026.
This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Should you join NBT as an employee prior to our organisations merging, your employment will be automatically transferred across to UHBW. Should your employment begin after our two Trusts merge, you will be employed directly by UHBW and therefore UHBW terms and conditions of service will apply
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered midwife who has an interest/passion for clinical education and teaching.
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic midwife who has a keen interest in the education of midwives who will work as part of the Practice Development Team in Maternity.
The successful candidate will also work clinically alongside midwives to support in the learning, supervision and assessment of new skills and extended scopes of practise, in particular with the newly qualified midwife.
Key skills and qualities required include being organised, diplomatic, approachable, and autonomous, be able to maintain confidentiality and be a good team player. A passion for teaching on both g
roup and individual basis, and the ability to use flexible teaching strategies is imperative to this post to ensure all learning styles can be met.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting new members to the team to the clinical maternity wards to develop their skills, knowledge, competence and confidence in the care of women and their babies within this clinical area.
You will also support and develop existing members of the midwifery to enable them to reach their full potential within this speciality. Working with other members of the multidisciplinary team you will develop clinical practice through current research and evidenced-based practice.
Working for our organisation
The service at North Bristol Trust is based at Southmead Hospital and provides a full range of obstetric services for those who live in the catchment of North Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The maternity department is one of the largest in the country, was awarded ‘Good’ by the CQC has more than 5200 births each year offering women the choice of 4 places of birth.
These include a Consultant led Obstetric Unit with 2 HDU rooms, 9 birthing rooms and a pool room. The antenatal ward hosts a Triage, day assessment area and inpatient ward. The postnatal ward prides itself on giving the best quality postnatal care, caring for each other and the new mothers, families and babies.
There is an Alongside Midwifery Unit , a Freestanding Midwifery Unit at Cossham Hospital , and Home Birth Team. There are highly skilled midwifery teams who value the autonomy and varied responsibilities of these areas.
The Maternity services are well renowned nationally and internationally, having created and developed PROMPT and has a wide research portfolio. Room 10 is a truly multi-disciplinary hub room on the central delivery suite which demonstrates the value of working alongside others with professionalism and safety.
Midwives working at NBT describe the kindness and care that is demonstrated to each other. Great importance is placed on civility and a team ethos of going the extra mile together.
Skills
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting new members to the team to the clinical maternity wards to develop their skills, knowledge, competence and confidence in the care of women and their babies within this clinical area.
You will also support and develop existing members of the midwifery to enable them to reach their full potential within this speciality. Working with other members of the multidisciplinary team you will develop clinical practice through current research and evidenced-based practice.
Working for our organisation
The service at North Bristol Trust is based at Southmead Hospital and provides a full range of obstetric services for those who live in the catchment of North Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The maternity department is one of the largest in the country, was awarded ‘Good’ by the CQC has more than 5200 births each year offering women the choice of 4 places of birth.
These include a Consultant led Obstetric Unit with 2 HDU rooms, 9 birthing rooms and a pool room. The antenatal ward hosts a Triage, day assessment area and inpatient ward. The postnatal ward prides itself on giving the best quality postnatal care, caring for each other and the new mothers, families and babies.
There is an Alongside Midwifery Unit , a Freestanding Midwifery Unit at Cossham Hospital , and Home Birth Team. There are highly skilled midwifery teams who value the autonomy and varied responsibilities of these areas.
The Maternity services are well renowned nationally and internationally, having created and developed PROMPT and has a wide research portfolio. Room 10 is a truly multi-disciplinary hub room on the central delivery suite which demonstrates the value of working alongside others with professionalism and safety.
Midwives working at NBT describe the kindness and care that is demonstrated to each other. Great importance is placed on civility and a team ethos of going the extra mile together.
Skills
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
Assertive and proactive
Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of clinical practice
Good report writing skills
Computer skills and competent to use windows based programs
Able to work independently without supervision
Ability to use a variety of software packages
Abilities
Good problem solving ability
Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change
Ability to manage when under both individual and/or work pressure
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Evidence of adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct for personal and professional development
Clinical
From a clinical, educational and professional perspective, guide and direct midwifery staff to ensure each individual’s full potential is reached
Provide clinical skills, educational support and direction to new members of staff to enable the on-going delivery of high quality care to the women and their babies
You will also support existing members of the midwifery team to refresh their skills
Through working with new staff directly link theory to practice within the clinical setting, and ensure accurate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of midwifery care
Act as a knowledge resource for members of the multidisciplinary team on a day to day basis
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
Assertive and proactive
Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of clinical practice
Good report writing skills
Computer skills and competent to use windows based programs
Able to work independently without supervision
Ability to use a variety of software packages
Abilities
Good problem solving ability
Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change
Ability to manage when under both individual and/or work pressure
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Evidence of adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct for personal and professional development
Clinical
From a clinical, educational and professional perspective, guide and direct midwifery staff to ensure each individual’s full potential is reached
Provide clinical skills, educational support and direction to new members of staff to enable the on-going delivery of high quality care to the women and their babies
You will also support existing members of the midwifery team to refresh their skills
Through working with new staff directly link theory to practice within the clinical setting, and ensure accurate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of midwifery care
Act as a knowledge resource for members of the multidisciplinary team on a day to day basis
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of post registration education
- Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor
Essential criteria
- Practising midwife with a minimum of three years’ experience of all clinical areas
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to work co-operatively with all members of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge & understanding of research/evidence based practice and its application to midwifery practice
- Experience of education and teaching in group settings
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.