Bracken Birth Centre Lead Midwife

The Bracken Birth Centre Lead Midwife is responsible for providing strong clinical, professional and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, personalised and high-quality maternity care within the Bracken Birth Centre. Working closely with Midwifery Matrons, senior midwives, obstetric and neonatal colleagues, the post holder will maintain a well-led service that places women, babies and families at the centre of all decision-making.

The role involves the day-to-day management of the birth centre, including workforce planning, staff leadership, resource management, service delivery, governance and quality improvement. The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining standards of care, promoting evidence-based practice, managing risk, supporting patient safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with Trust policies and national standards.

As a clinical leader and role model, the post holder will support and develop midwifery staff, foster a positive and inclusive team culture, and contribute to service development across maternity services. They will champion the philosophy of physiological birth, informed choice and personalised care, ensuring women receive compassionate, respectful and responsive care throughout their maternity journey while promoting continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and patient experience.