Midwifery Clinical Practice Facilitator

Midwifery Clinical Practice Facilitator - 1 Year Secondment or Fixed Term Opportunity

The post holder has the primary responsibility for the co-ordination of the clinical placement aspect of student midwives education programmes. They will also participate in educational activities in partnership with the HEI, ensuring that evidence-based learning is promoted and that local and national service objectives are met.

The post holder additionally takes lead responsibility within the Trust for coordinating the preceptorship programme for newly qualified midwives, supporting midwife mentors in training, and the facilitation of clinical placements for midwives undertaking return to practice programmes.

The purpose of this role is to enhance the quality of the student learning experience particularly focusing on clinical practice, skill acquisition and the achievement of competencies as specified by the Nursing and Midwifery Council by working with practice mentors, students, lecturers, midwives and NHS Trust clinical placement leads.

The Midwifery Clinical Practice Facilitator, in collaboration with the partner Trust and HEI colleagues will ensure effective support and supervision to midwifery students within the practice environment. The focus will be on both the hospital and community setting to ensure appropriate student learning experiences across all settings.

Main duties of the job

1. To assist with the organisation and delivery of the undergraduate skills learning component of pre-registration midwifery degree programmes in partnership with the local HEI.

2. To work closely with the student coordinator at the HEI to ensure a safe and effective clinical placement for midwifery students and midwives undertaking return to practice programmes.

3. To create practice-based opportunities for learning; ensuring appropriate clinical experience for stage of training and maximising the quality and variety of experience available.

4. To provide support and guidance for newly qualified midwives enabling them to consolidate their existing knowledge and progress their skills. To develop and implement a preceptorship programme for newly qualified midwives to underpin this process.

5. To support midwife mentors in providing a high quality student experience; facilitating eligible midwives to undertake mentorship training and ensuring existing mentors to maintain their practice requirements.

See attached JD for full duties.

About us

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.

CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.

Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, includingdiagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital,alongside an onsite GP surgery.

Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after forpeople of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-termconditions without them having to come to hospital.We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff isvalued.

We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year

per annum, pro rota, incl HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-8345003-RB-HM

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Health

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

1. To act as principle liaison between the trust and HEI. Work in partnership with link midwifery lecturers.

2. Develop and facilitate communication initiatives to ensure that all staff are informed of internal and external developments within the division and in collaboration with the HEI.

3. Communicate specialist knowledge in issues related to midwifery practice

4. Lead educational audits in collaboration with ward managers and link tutors.

5. Communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a cohesive educational approach.

6. Establish and maintain student and mentor forums in collaboration with link lecturers.

Please see attached JD for full Responsibilities

Job responsibilities

1. To act as principle liaison between the trust and HEI. Work in partnership with link midwifery lecturers.

2. Develop and facilitate communication initiatives to ensure that all staff are informed of internal and external developments within the division and in collaboration with the HEI.

3. Communicate specialist knowledge in issues related to midwifery practice

4. Lead educational audits in collaboration with ward managers and link tutors.

5. Communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a cohesive educational approach.

6. Establish and maintain student and mentor forums in collaboration with link lecturers.

Please see attached JD for full Responsibilities

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• First degree or equivalent advanced study
• Has had both Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training and experienced in both
• Significant experience as a midwife

Desirable

• Supervisor of Midwives /PMA or willing to undertake course
• Practice teacher or other teaching qualification

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication both written and verbal
• Good organisational & leadership skills
• Ability to contribute pro-actively to a multi- disciplinary team
• Passionate about supporting and developing student midwives

Desirable

• Risk Management and quality assurance experience
• Committed to support practice education with the wider MDT

Knowlege and experince

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of NMC Standards of Proficiency for Midwives
• Experience supporting student midwives in clinical practice
• Understanding of practice assessment and supervision requirements

Desirable

• Experience of coordinating student placements
• Experience working with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• First degree or equivalent advanced study
• Has had both Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training and experienced in both
• Significant experience as a midwife

Desirable

• Supervisor of Midwives /PMA or willing to undertake course
• Practice teacher or other teaching qualification

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication both written and verbal
• Good organisational & leadership skills
• Ability to contribute pro-actively to a multi- disciplinary team
• Passionate about supporting and developing student midwives

Desirable

• Risk Management and quality assurance experience
• Committed to support practice education with the wider MDT

Knowlege and experince

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of NMC Standards of Proficiency for Midwives
• Experience supporting student midwives in clinical practice
• Understanding of practice assessment and supervision requirements

Desirable

• Experience of coordinating student placements
• Experience working with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Health

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Thornton Health

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

1. To act as principle liaison between the trust and HEI. Work in partnership with link midwifery lecturers.

2. Develop and facilitate communication initiatives to ensure that all staff are informed of internal and external developments within the division and in collaboration with the HEI.

3. Communicate specialist knowledge in issues related to midwifery practice

4. Lead educational audits in collaboration with ward managers and link tutors.

5. Communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a cohesive educational approach.

6. Establish and maintain student and mentor forums in collaboration with link lecturers.

Please see attached JD for full Responsibilities

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• First degree or equivalent advanced study
• Has had both Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training and experienced in both
• Significant experience as a midwife

Desirable

• Supervisor of Midwives /PMA or willing to undertake course
• Practice teacher or other teaching qualification

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate effective communication both written and verbal
• Good organisational & leadership skills
• Ability to contribute pro-actively to a multi- disciplinary team
• Passionate about supporting and developing student midwives

Desirable

• Risk Management and quality assurance experience
• Committed to support practice education with the wider MDT

Knowlege and experince

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of NMC Standards of Proficiency for Midwives
• Experience supporting student midwives in clinical practice
• Understanding of practice assessment and supervision requirements

Desirable

• Experience of coordinating student placements
• Experience working with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)