Clinical Lead Midwife

Job summary The Clinical Lead Midwife for Preceptorship and Clinical Consolidation is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for supporting newly qualified, early-career and transitioning midwives to successfully bridge the gap between education and autonomous professional practice. The postholder will provide highly visible clinical leadership across acute and community maternity services, working alongside staff in practice to consolidate learning, develop clinical competence, strengthen decision-making and build confidence in the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. Main duties of the job Provide visible, compassionate and professional clinical leadership for newly qualified and early-career midwives across acute and community maternity services. Act as an expert clinical role model, demonstrating evidence-based midwifery practice and promoting high standards of care throughout the antepartum, intrapartum and postnatal periods. Lead the development and delivery of a structured preceptorship and clinical consolidation programme for newly qualified midwives. Support midwives to transition from novice practitioner to competent, confident and autonomous professional. Foster a positive learning culture that promotes psychological safety, reflective practice and continuous improvement. Develop and maintain a network of preceptors and clinical mentors across maternity services. Contribute to workforce retention strategies through proactive support, coaching and career development initiatives. Support the implementation of national and local maternity priorities, quality standards and workforce development programmes. Deputise for the Head of Midwifery or Practice Development Lead as required. About us We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential. Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 177-ELEC-8308251 Job locations James Paget Hospital Lowestoft Road Gorleston, Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The role will lead and coordinate a structured preceptorship and clinical consolidation programme, providing supervision, coaching, mentorship and practice-based learning opportunities throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal continuum. Through expert support and role modelling, the postholder will foster a positive learning culture that promotes psychological safety, reflective practice, professional development and workforce retention. Working collaboratively with operational leaders, practice development teams, multidisciplinary colleagues and Higher Education Institutions, the Clinical Lead Midwife will contribute to the delivery of the Trust's maternity safety objectives, workforce strategy and national maternity improvement ambitions by developing a capable, confident and sustainable midwifery workforce. Job description Job responsibilities The role will lead and coordinate a structured preceptorship and clinical consolidation programme, providing supervision, coaching, mentorship and practice-based learning opportunities throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal continuum. Through expert support and role modelling, the postholder will foster a positive learning culture that promotes psychological safety, reflective practice, professional development and workforce retention. Working collaboratively with operational leaders, practice development teams, multidisciplinary colleagues and Higher Education Institutions, the Clinical Lead Midwife will contribute to the delivery of the Trust's maternity safety objectives, workforce strategy and national maternity improvement ambitions by developing a capable, confident and sustainable midwifery workforce.