The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a midwife specialist as a qualified midwife where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge. Within the sphere of specialist practice: Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice. Support the development of midwifery practice within the specialist field andcontribute to the body of midwifery knowledge. Contributes to training and education within specialist area. Support the delivery of the Maternity Services Preceptorship programme and Band 5-6 progression pathway. Facilitate competency based clinical skills training and assessment in practice in accordance with Trust and local requirements. Support insitu multidisciplinary simulation. Support the delivery of Trust, Local and NENC Training Needs Analysis. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.