Job overview
The post holder will work in collaboration with an extensive multidisciplinary team within Maternity services & the Divisional Management team to provide professional Midwifery leadership and support the Director of Midwifery with the strategic direction for the Maternity Services. They will work closely with the Divisional Medical Director, Divisional Director of Operations and Divisional Head of Nursing as part of the Divisional Senior Management Team, leading on the design, development, and implementation of Maternity and other strategies across the Division.
The Head of Midwifery role is a key position within the Divisional Senior Management Team, responsible to the Director of Midwifery with a prime focus on the day-to-day delivery of high standards of patient care across all care pathways and services. The post holder will be required to deputise for the Director of Midwifery during times of annual leave and will assume responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the clinical business of the service and any delegated functions during this time.
The post holder will lead development programmes, midwifery recruitment and retention, measuring and improving standards of care and the patient experience, in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.
Main duties of the job
- Advising the Trust Board via the Director of Midwifery on related subjects.
- Act as the visible designated clinical midwifery leader.
- With the Director of Midwifery design a visionary and proactive short- and long-term strategy in collaboration with the senior clinical and management team for the future direction of Maternity services within the Trust.
- Ensure National and local quality and environmental standards are achieved in the Maternity service.
- Participate in Trust investigation of complaints and serious untoward incidents
- Actively contribute to the implementation of the healthcare governance agenda and ensure this is embedded into directorate business.
- Act in accordance at all times within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure own and team’s preparedness for revalidation.
- Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence-based practice, setting, implementing and monitoring evidence-based standards of care, policies, procedures and protocols.
- Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of research, audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.
- Ensure a high standard of record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health and Care Professions Council, national legislation, and local standards.
Working for our organisation
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
As part of our long-term vision to improve patient care and service delivery, our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028. This move will unite specialist services in a purpose-built, modern environment, enhancing care and team experience.
We are actively recruiting and want applicants to be aware that successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, with full consultation and support for colleagues.
Full details of HTP can be viewed on the Hospital Transformation Programme Webpage
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
