The Director of Midwifery is a high-impact leadership role focused on clinical excellence, strategic transformation, and workforce development. It blends operational oversight with professional advocacy, ensuring that midwifery and integrated care services are safe, effective, and continuously improving. The role demands vision, resilience, and a deep commitment to patient-centred care. The postholder is responsible for: Develop and implement divisional midwifery strategy aligned with Trust-wide goals. Lead transformation initiatives, workforce planning, and service redesign. Represent the Division in system-level planning and external networks. Drive research, innovation, and academic excellence in clinical practice. Accountable for care standards, safety, and effectiveness across the Division. Lead quality assurance, planning, monitoring, and improvement efforts. Oversee complaints, incident investigations, and risk mitigation. Occasionally work clinical shifts to maintain credibility and visibility. Line manage senior clinical leaders and oversee performance management. Lead recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives. Conduct disciplinary and grievance procedures when necessary. Manage budgets and contribute to financial improvement programmes. Authorised signatory for staffing and operational expenditures. Ensure delivery of high-quality clinical services across midwifery and nursing. Hold directorates accountable for performance and standards. Lead divisional performance reviews and improvement plans. Work across divisions and with external stakeholders to enhance care models. Lead corporate projects and transformation programmes. Foster collaboration among midwives, nurses, and allied health professionals.