Lead Midwifery Clinical Educator

Main duties of the role Lead and support delivery of maternity education and training programmes aligned to CNST Maternity Incentive Scheme requirements, national standards, and local service priorities. Coordinate and deliver clinical skills training, emergency skills drills, simulation, competency development, and practical learning opportunities for maternity staff and students. Provide professional leadership, clinical expertise, and support to midwives, internationally educated midwives, newly recruited staff, students, and maternity support workers. Work collaboratively with the Matron for Maternity Safety and Quality, matrons, governance teams, obstetric and neonatal services, Higher Education Institutions, and the wider multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective maternity care. Lead on the development, implementation, and evaluation of maternity education programmes, competency frameworks, and learning resources. Support workforce development, preceptorship, succession planning, induction, orientation, and career development across maternity services. Lead and support quality assurance processes relating to maternity education, competency compliance, professional development, and training governance. Participate in audit, governance, and quality improvement activity to support learning from incidents, complaints, and national maternity safety priorities. Monitor and report maternity training compliance data and support action planning where required. Promote reflective practice, restorative clinical supervision, and continuous professional development within maternity services. Maintain professional registration, mandatory training, and ongoing professional development in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements.