Lead Midwife

Job responsibilities Act as the senior professional lead for midwifery in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council standards, Code of Practice, and revalidation requirements. Provide assurance on compliance with statutory requirements relating to patient safety, safeguarding, duty of candour, and clinical governance. Contribute to organisational assurance processes and Board level reporting on maternity quality and safety. Ensure maternity services meet national guidance and recognised best practice e.g. Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle.

Lead the strategic development and transformation of maternity services across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Provide senior oversight of quality improvement, governance, risk management, audit, learning, and assurance frameworks. Lead the development, implementation, and review of the maternity strategy. Provide professional leadership for the midwifery workforce, including education, development, engagement, and professional standards. Champion person centred, evidence based maternity care that is inclusive and responsive to population needs.

Provide strategic oversight of maternity policies, procedures, and care pathways. Lead the use of servic euser feedback and experience to inform improvement. Work collaboratively with obstetricians, senior nurses, managers, and corporate colleagues. Support workforce planning to maintain safe staffing and service sustainability. Act as a senior professional role model and expert advisor on midwifery matters. Participate in the Midwifery Manager On Call rota, providing senior professional advice out of hours.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registered with the appropriate specialist qualification for the job Masters degree in Health related subject or equivalent level of experience. Evidence of further relevant professional courses and CPD Mentorship Qualification or equivalent. Management or Leadership award / qualification Experience Essential Current NMC registered with the appropriate specialist qualification for the job Masters degree in Health related subject or equivalent level of experience.

Evidence of further relevant professional courses and CPD Mentorship Qualification or equivalent. Management or Leadership award / qualification