Flexible Role – internal use
Research midwife
Evidence-based care is a cornerstone of midwifery practice, encompassing the contributions of midwives, student midwives, maternity support workers (MSWs), and maternity care assistants (MCAs). Each has a unique contribution in shaping and informing the evidence base that underpins high-quality care. To deliver safe and effective care, midwives must engage in critical thinking -remaining curious, questioning […]
Deputy / Associate Director / Head of Midwifery
Background A head of midwifery (HoM) is a senior, highly experienced midwife manager and leader within the maternity care setting. The post holder is the professional and organisational lead for maternity services with an operational overview and responsibility for those services. In some organisations, the Head of Midwifery may report to the Director of Midwifery. […]
Director of Midwifery
Background A Director of Midwifery (DoM) is a senior, highly experienced midwife manager and leader within the maternity service. This role may be perceived as the height of a midwifery career in management. The post holder is the professional and organisational lead for maternity services with an operational overview and responsibility for those services, and […]
Lead midwife for education
Background What does a Lead Midwife for Education midwife do? Lead Midwives for Education (LMEs) are the guardians of midwifery education within AEIs. They hold statutory responsibility for ensuring that both pre- and post registration programmes meet the standards set by the NMC, reflect contemporary practice and are informed by the best available evidence. Increasingly, […]
Senior lecturer
Background This inspirational career offers experienced midwives an excellent opportunity to combine their academic knowledge, clinical expertise, leadership and management skills to positively impact the lives of women and babies through the education of future midwives. Senior midwifery lecturers typically work in universities in developing, managing and monitoring postgraduate and undergraduate midwifery programmes. Senior members […]
Lecturer
Background This inspirational career offers experienced midwives an excellent opportunity to combine their academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and leadership skills to positively impact the lives of women and babies through the education of future midwives. Midwifery lecturers typically work in universities and engage in a wide range of teaching activities, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and […]
Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Midwifery
The RCM defines advanced practice in midwifery as a level of practice underpinned by experience and expertise and enhanced by masters level education. It demonstrates influence and impact on midwifery practice across clinical practice, education, research, and leadership. It is an opportunity for professional development and can support the midwife to accelerate into future career […]
Consultant midwife
Background The Consultant Midwife role is the highest point in the midwife’s clinical career and represents clinical excellence, leadership and academic capability. Consultant midwives provide inspirational clinical leadership to ensure services for women, their babies and families reflect research and audit, are of high quality, appropriate and innovative. There are four core responsibilities to the […]