Practice Education Facilitator Midwife

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Practice Education Facilitator Midwife to help drive high standards of maternity care through the delivery of a structured and evidence based education programme. This includes facilitating workshops, study days, simulation training and providing individual support within the clinical environment.

The role provides focused leadership for student midwives, midwifery practice supervisors and practice assessors, and acts as the key link with our partner Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). Working collaboratively with HEIs and the maternity leadership team, the post holder will play a central role in preparing and supporting our future midwifery workforce.

• Deliver structured education programmes including workshops, study days, teaching sessions and simulation based learning.
• Provide responsive support and guidance to Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors.
• Build effective working relationships with HEIs and represent the service at relevant educational meetings.
• Maintain regular contact with student midwives through placement visits, group sessions and onetoone support.
• Coordinate the allocation of Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors and maintain accurate databases.
• Review student feedback, elevate concerns and support improvements in placement experience.
• Ensure placement capacity is safely utilised and aligned with supervision availability.
• Support the development of orientation programmes for new maternity staff.
• Deliver training to the wider multi disciplinary team, promoting evidence based practice and shared learning.
• Maintain own clinical competence, including undertaking a minimum of two clinical shifts per roster.
• Support safe management and use of training equipment and training resources.
• Contribute to governance, incident learning and wider service development work.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card
, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce
, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty
, and breathtaking coastlines
, with vibrant cities like Bristol
, Bath
, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London
.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities
, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Education and Training Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high quality education sessions for students and maternity staff, aligned with current evidence and best practice.
• Facilitate local teaching, simulation training and multidisciplinary learning to support skill development and shared improvement.
• Support Practice Supervisors and Assessors with training, guidance and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate closely with HEIs to ensure student learning requirements are met and to support assessment and progression.
• Involve students in governance activities, training sessions and service development opportunities.

Student Support and Placement Coordination

• Provide accessible and responsive support to student midwives across all maternity placements.
• Maintain oversight of student offduty scheduling, ensuring appropriate supervision and continuity.
• Monitor placement capacity to ensure safe and effective learning environments.
• Review and analyse student feedback, identifying themes and escalating issues appropriately.
• Coordinate the allocation of Practice Supervisors and Assessors to ensure consistency and quality.

Clinical and Professional Practice

• Maintain personal clinical competence and work clinically for at least two shifts per roster, acting as a positive role model.
• Promote and uphold patient safety initiatives and support implementation of national and local priorities.
• Facilitate practical clinical skills development, including obstetric emergency training in both hospital and community settings.
• Maintain compliance with NMC registration, professional codes and Trust policies.

Leadership, Quality and Service Development

• Support the development, review and implementation of maternity guidelines, policies and training frameworks.
• Promote an inclusive and psychologically safe learning…