Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an exceptional nurse/midwife to lead and influence the education and workforce of midwifery, neonatal and CYP nursing.
As the Clinical Training and Education Senior Specialist for (Midwifery, Neonatal and CYP nursing, you will be joining a small but dynamic Nursing and Midwifery Team within the Workforce and Education Directorate in the Southwest region.
The role will help provide expert clinical education, practice and policy advice to health systems, health and social care providers and work closely with Accredited Education Institutes. As an advocate for learners, you will work collaboratively with education providers and operational partners to embed the Safe Learning Environment Charter.
You will have a key role in delivering the regional ambitions of the NHS 10 Year Plan and key aspects of the anticipated new CNO strategy required to create the future nursing workforce, in order to deliver high quality, safe maternity and CYP services now and in the future.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with regional and national partners, the post holder will be expected to create and deliver an annual plan with objectives that meet the directions of the NHS 10 year plan and anticipated CNO (England) Strategy.
Be responsible for programme delivery for an assigned portfolio of local and shared regional programmes of work.
Have delegated responsibility for representing and presenting NHSE's position in respect to workforce strategy on behalf of the Head of Programmes to a broad range of external, Board-level stakeholders and stakeholder groups (e.g. ICS/ICB's, Education providers) with demanding, complex and often competing agendas.
Support the Senior Nurse and the Regional Lead for Nursing and Midwifery to deliver regional objectives, to build and preserve trusted stakeholder relationships and networks of influence among internal and external stakeholders in challenging circumstances to support the promotion of NHSE's strategic objectives.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
Details
Date posted
28 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
64,455 to 74,896 a year
Contract
Secondment
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
990-SW-16401-E
Job locations
NHSE Office in South West Geography
Bristol/ Taunton/ Plymouth
TA1 2PX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Senior Nurse and the Regional Lead for Nursing and Midwifery to deliver regional objectives, to build and preserve trusted stakeholder relationships and networks of influence among internal and external stakeholders in challenging circumstances to support the promotion of NHSEs strategic objectives.
Represent regional nursing and midwifery workforce, training and education priorities and progress against regional and national objectives. Represent, as required on behalf of the Senior Nurse or Regional Lead at internal and external local, regional and national forums for areas of delegated responsibility.
Engage and working closely with, peers across the region and nationally to support organisational learning, innovation, matrix working and the adoption of best practice.
Hold delegated authority to negotiate to gain consensus amongst senior external stakeholders on complex and contentious issues in a political environment relating to local/regional workforce priorities.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents. Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Senior Nurse and the Regional Lead for Nursing and Midwifery to deliver regional objectives, to build and preserve trusted stakeholder relationships and networks of influence among internal and external stakeholders in challenging circumstances to support the promotion of NHSEs strategic objectives.
Represent regional nursing and midwifery workforce, training and education priorities and progress against regional and national objectives. Represent, as required on behalf of the Senior Nurse or Regional Lead at internal and external local, regional and national forums for areas of delegated responsibility.
Engage and working closely with, peers across the region and nationally to support organisational learning, innovation, matrix working and the adoption of best practice.
Hold delegated authority to negotiate to gain consensus amongst senior external stakeholders on complex and contentious issues in a political environment relating to local/regional workforce priorities.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents. Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Current Registered Nurse/Midwife.
• Masters Level or equivalent level of experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist area acquired through postgraduate education or equivalent experience.

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of healthcare education and training policy and supporting learners.
• Demonstrated ability to present effectively to a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholder groups.

Desirable

• Subject matter expertise relating to Mental Health and or Learning. Disability and Autism.
• Recent mental health/ learning disability/ autism clinical practice/ education experience.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation.
• Skilled communicator able to select from, and utilise, a range of high-level negotiating and influencing strategies appropriate to different audiences and environments.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Current Registered Nurse/Midwife.
• Masters Level or equivalent level of experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist area acquired through postgraduate education or equivalent experience.

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of healthcare education and training policy and supporting learners.
• Demonstrated ability to present effectively to a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholder groups.

Desirable

• Subject matter expertise relating to Mental Health and or Learning. Disability and Autism.
• Recent mental health/ learning disability/ autism clinical practice/ education experience.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation.
• Skilled communicator able to select from, and utilise, a range of high-level negotiating and influencing strategies appropriate to different audiences and environments.

Skills Required