Practice Based Educator Midwife

Job summary
Practice Based Educator Midwife 30 Hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Band 6 NMC Registered Midwife to join our education and development team. In this role you will be working in collaboration with the Practice Development Midwife and Clinical Skills Educator Midwife to support education programmes for all staff within the maternity unit.

We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and compassionate midwife with strong clinical experience, skills, and knowledge. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, coordination, delivery, and monitoring of training and development programmes. This position requires excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities, as well as a commitment to supporting professional growth and maintaining high standards of care. We have been recognised by the CQC for our 'positive team-based culture', and our friendly, supportive team is eager to welcome midwives who are passionate about developing their career with us and contributing to a collaborative, positive working environment.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a visible and proactive role model who supports development in the multi-professional team working within the maternity unit.

The Maternity Practice Based Educator Midwife will work in collaboration with the Practice Development Midwife and Clinical Skills Educator Midwife for the development, planning, co-ordination, and delivery of mandatory and continued professional education programmes for all staff within the maternity unit. The post holder will have a comprehensive, specialised theoretical knowledge within their field of work and be involved in the designing, implementation, and delivery of all education programmes aligned with national strategy and safety initiatives and Local Maternity and Neonatal systems (LMNS).

The post holder be a midwife competent in assessment, planning, and delivery of care to women, babies, and their families through the antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum period and will support high standards of care through an efficient and effective service.

About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specificationoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

We encourage all applicants to complete the application form thoroughly, providing clear evidence of how you meet the person specification and requirements for this role. Please ensure all information is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Midwife with active NMC registration
• Diploma/degree in midwifery

Desirable

• NIPE/ENB 997, or working towards
• Preparation for Mentorship or equivalent/practising Practice Supervisor/Assessor

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of working autonomously and within multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment to professional development & evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit, research activities
• Experience of teaching and assessing skills/ability

Skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate evidence-based knowledge and application to clinical practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Clinical competencies appropriate to role
• Computer literate/IT skills appropriate to role
• Effective organisational skills
• Inspires others and leads by example

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of record keeping, NMC Code, safeguarding, confidentiality

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RW, United Kingdom
Employer's website:

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Practice Development Midwife, Jenny Lowry, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

Details
Date posted: 20 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 245-NAM6MID-02-26-B
Job locations: Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RW, United Kingdom

Supporting documents
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