Deputy Divisional Midwifery and Nursing Director

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Main area Maternity Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
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Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £66,582 - £77,368 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/09/2026 23:59

Are you an inspiring midwifery leader looking for your next senior leadership challenge?

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we are seeking an exceptional Deputy Divisional Midwifery & Nursing Director to join our dedicated senior leadership team and work alongside our Divisional Midwifery & Nursing Director to shape the future of Women’s Health services across the Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and influence a diverse portfolio that includes Maternity Services, Gynaecology, Breast Services and the SAFE Centre (Sexual Assault Referral Centre), ensuring the delivery of compassionate, high-quality and safe care for women, babies and families across our communities.

This post offers an exceptional development opportunity for an ambitious senior leader aspiring to become a future Head of Midwifery
. You will gain invaluable experience leading large-scale transformation programmes, influencing strategic direction and working at the forefront of maternity service improvement within a progressive and supportive organisation.

If you are ready to make a lasting difference to women, babies, families and staff, and want to be part of an ambitious team committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of Women’s Health at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

Working closely with the Divisional Midwifery & Nursing Director, you will be a visible, credible and inspirational leader, to provide professional, operational and strategic leadership across the division

We are seeking a leader who combines clinical credibility with strong operational expertise and a strategic mindset. You will play a key role in leading high-performing teams, driving service improvement, managing change and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care for women, babies and families.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across maternity, nursing, allied health professions and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help turn strategy into meaningful outcomes. You will support the delivery of our Nursing, Midwifery & AHP Strategy, Patient Experience and Involvement Strategy and Maternity & Neonatal Transformation Programme, while driving quality improvement, workforce development, performance and patient experience across the division.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference at a pivotal time for Women’s Health services. It is an ideal opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about service transformation, improving outcomes and experiences for patients, and developing the skills and experience needed for a future Head of Midwifery position. Join us and help lead our ambition to deliver outstanding care for every woman, baby and family we serve.

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