Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) Lead Midwife
Registered Midwife with current NMC registration and qualified PMA. Extensive experience in maternity services across a variety of settings. Strong leadership and management skills with experience leading teams and change. In‑depth knowledge of clinical quality, safety, and governance frameworks. Ability to deliver and embed the A‑EQUIP model effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience of quality improvement, audit, and service development. Ability to analyse and interpret data to inform practice and improvement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. A commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development, and compassionate leadership.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational coordination of the Professional Midwifery Advocate service. The role includes:
- Leading the delivery of the A‑EQUIP (Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement) model, ensuring high‑quality restorative clinical supervision and support for professional development.
- Driving service alignment, promoting equity of access to PMA support across all sites, and ensuring the PMA service is visible, valued, and integral to continuous improvement.
- Championing midwifery leadership, supporting staff wellbeing, and contributing to the delivery of safe, personalised care for women and families.
- Coordinating a consistent and high‑quality PMA service to enhance midwifery professional development and staff wellbeing.
- Collaborating with maternity and leadership teams across the trust.
Qualifications
Experienced, registered midwife with current NMC registration and PMA qualification.
Experience
Experience of quality improvement, audit, service development, and data analysis in a maternity setting. Demonstrated leadership and management of teams.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please consider these requirements before applying.
EEO Statement
We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and we are especially keen to hear from individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds. We invite candidates who share our values and can build strong partnerships.
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