Job summary University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups - including BAME, LGBT and people with a disability. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver multi-professional training to meet the Local and National requirements of our Midwifery and Obstetric Teams. Enabling safe quality care to all maternity service users and their families, and ensuring staff maintain confidence and competence in midwifery skills. Support the service in ensuring the provision of high quality evidence based care for mothers and babies, within available resources. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of highly specialist educational and development strategy and programmes for Maternity services. The post holder will be responsible for developing innovative approaches to teaching, research and service provision, which allows us to be at the forefront of developments in patient care. Main duties of the job Support the service in ensuring the provision of high quality evidence based care for mothers and babies, within available resources. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of specialist educational and development strategy and programmes for Maternity services. The post holder will be responsible for developing innovative approaches to teaching, research and service provision, which allows us to be at the forefront of developments in patient care. Support the development and delivery of learning for all staff contributing to maternity care as specified in the Maternity Training Needs Analysis trust document. Participate, facilitate and monitor the training and individualised induction programme and preceptorship of new midwifery staff. Influence and contribute to the development of the education strategy within the unit. Develop, co-ordinate and evaluate the effectiveness of skills and drills training in relation to response in emergency situations and support the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective responses. Promote and develop appropriate training to promote effective midwifery care and minimise unnecessary intervention. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services including our obstetric units. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses, and a freestanding birth centre. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 331-B13590325 Job locations Cross Bay Ashton Rd Lancaster LA1 4RP Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ To book a place on an upcoming maternity recruitment event, please contact Recruitment and Retention lead midwife, Hannah Tizard (Hannah.Tizardmbht.nhs,uk) Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ To book a place on an upcoming maternity recruitment event, please contact Recruitment and Retention lead midwife, Hannah Tizard (Hannah.Tizardmbht.nhs,uk) Person Specification NMC Registered Essential Recent considerable experience as Band 6 NMC registration Desirable Teaching/presenting experience IT skills Shown professional development Person Specification NMC Registered Essential Recent considerable experience as Band 6 NMC registration Desirable Teaching/presenting experience IT skills Shown professional development 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Cross Bay Ashton Rd Lancaster LA1 4RP Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)