Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled midwife to lead our multidisciplinary labour ward team. The successful candidate will provide outstanding, personalised and compassionate care to women and their babies, and foster an exceptional learning environment for midwives and medical staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Professional accountability for the effective delivery of LDRP, Team Based Care.
* Provide managerial and clinical guidance in the absence of the Clinical Midwifery Manager (CMM).
* Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence, acting as a professional role model by providing leadership and support within the multidisciplinary and midwifery teams.
* Support, assist and advise women and their families where Team Based Care is practised. Ensure emphasis on normality for all women where possible, while continuing to promote excellence in high‑risk, complex care, early labour, intrapartum and post‑partum care.
* Ensure that midwives contribute to the achievement of the Division’s, Directorate’s and Trust’s objectives and strategic planning.
* Promote the highest standards of audit‑based clinical care, maintaining standards in accordance with UK law, NMC, Trust and EU guidelines.
Clinical Duties
* Maintain a high profile in the clinical area by co‑ordinating and allocating staff efficiently and by working clinically where appropriate, remaining accessible to women and families.
* Support the midwifery team in the development, assessment, implementation and evaluation of the needs of women and babies within the LDRP and Maternity Theatre.
* Promote the delivery of evidence‑based care pathways for women and babies.
* Ensure the delivery of safe care in a challenging and changing clinical environment, using persuasion and negotiation skills.
* Provide clinical advice within midwifery services, working closely with the CMM, Matrons, Deputy HOM and Head of Midwifery to further develop Team Based Care on LDRP.
* On shift, lead midwifery practice on the LDRP, working closely with the CMM and SCMM to ensure protocols, guidelines, policies and procedures are adhered to.
* Implement change agreed with the Head of Midwifery to improve and maintain a high‑quality service in line with the national agenda.
* Report any issues impeding efficient or high‑quality service to CMM, Matron, Deputy HOM and Director of Midwifery following the escalation policy and Trust’s Incident reporting.
* Participate in audit and research leading to the development of research‑based practices, development of Trust midwifery policies and ensure effective implementation, maintaining standards in accordance with UK law, NMC, Trust and EU guidelines.
* Handle emotionally‑distressing information and disseminate contentious, complex and sensitive information appropriately.
* In the absence of the CMM, provide representation, advice and guidance to the multidisciplinary team and attend regional network groups where appropriate.
* Promote flexible and integrated working, liaising closely with Clinical Managers across service areas to improve women’s experiences.
* Liaise with the Safeguarding Team on safeguarding issues to recognise and respond appropriately to concerns relating to women, children and unborn babies.
* Ensure excellent infection control practices as defined by national recommendations and local policies, maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout and providing a clean environment for care.
* Complete Rapid Assurance Checklists, Root Cause Analysis and take appropriate action.
* Collaborate with Trust Band 7s to address corporate issues within the Division as necessary.
Professional Duties
* Work within the Nursing and Midwifery code of professional practice.
* Contribute when planning services to meet organisational and national targets, particularly with regard to complex care in acute maternity services, and promote positive experiences within the acute care setting.
* Ensure that midwives contribute to the achievement of Directorate, Divisional and Trust objectives and strategic planning.
* Maintain an environment where individuals can develop their skills and knowledge to their full potential; ensure midwives maintain mentorship registration; provide excellent support for students on clinical placements.
* Respect women’s equality, taking into account diversity and rights, ensuring vulnerable women and families receive equitable care, including those subject to domestic abuse, homelessness and language barriers.
* Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, promoting an open, honest, and transparent culture.
* Maintain strong links with other agencies in cases of safeguarding children, domestic abuse and substance misuse.
* Support staff to be aware of and contribute to Common Assessment Frameworks, ensuring multi‑agency support for women, children, and families.
* Work closely with the CMM and Matrons to liaise with PLF’s and Senior Lecturers at the University to meet the educational requirements of students and learners.
* Facilitate staff participation in personal development through mentorship, preceptorship, mandatory training and appraisals.
* Maintain and promote an environment conducive to learning; link with networks beyond the clinical area, sharing good practice and information.
* Link with Patient and Public Involvement strategies within Maternity Services.
* Act as a Trust representative, promoting the service and the service vision.
* Ensure excellent, constructive communication across pathways of care.
Managerial Duties
* Work within the Nursing and Midwifery code of professional practice.
* Contribute when planning services to meet organisational and national targets, particularly with regard to complex care in acute maternity services and promote positive experiences within the acute care setting.
* Ensure midwives contribute to the achievement of Directorate, Divisional and Trust objectives and strategic planning.
* Maintain an environment where individuals can develop their skills and knowledge to their full potential; ensure midwives maintain mentorship registration; provide excellent support for students on clinical placements.
* Respect women’s equality, taking into account diversity and rights, ensuring vulnerable women and families receive equitable care, including those subject to domestic abuse, homelessness and language barriers.
* Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, promoting an open, honest, and transparent culture.
* Maintain strong links with other agencies in cases of safeguarding children, domestic abuse and substance misuse.
* Support staff to be aware of and contribute to Common Assessment Frameworks, ensuring multi‑agency support for women, children, and families.
* Work closely with the CMM and Matrons to liaise with PLF’s and Senior Lecturers at the University to meet the educational requirements of students and learners.
* Facilitate staff participation in personal development through mentorship, preceptorship, mandatory training and appraisals.
* Maintain and promote an environment conducive to learning; link with networks beyond the clinical area, sharing good practice and information.
* Link with Patient and Public Involvement strategies within Maternity Services.
* Act as a Trust representative, promoting the service and the service vision.
* Ensure excellent, constructive communication across pathways of care.
Financial Duties
* Support the CMM to effectively manage the financial plan for LDRP.
* Support the CMM in overall management of staffing resources, covering 24 hours within allocated financial resources and ensuring appropriate staffing levels at all times and escalating concerns as necessary.
Managing Self
* Participate in regular supervision.
* Attend all mandatory training.
* Participate annually in identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
* Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
* Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
* Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
* Maintain professional conduct, including appearance at all times.
* Maintain Professional Registration.
This advert closes on Friday 22 May 2026.
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