Job responsibilities We are looking for a high calibre individual who has an established record of leadership and extensive experience working at a Head of Midwifery level or already working at a Director of Midwifery level. If you feel you are the right person and meet the Job Description and Persons Specification then we encourage you to apply. The post holder will develop a long-term strategic vision for maternity services at ASPH that enables high quality and sustainable services contributing to the provision of high quality care, improved outcomes and improved family experiences. The post holder will work alongside the Divisional Director for Women's Health and Paediatrics whilst taking the lead on midwifery and maternity development programmes, midwifery and nurse staffing including recruitment and retention, measuring and improving standards of care and the womens experience. The post holder will develop a strong leadership presence in the unit forming strong bonds with the staff and evidencing compassionate leadership. The post holder is pivotal to ensuring the direct delivery of clinical care is safe, timely and compassionate. The post holder will lead a consistent and standardised approach across the organisation to delivery and achievement of NHS Resolution Safety Actions, as well as supporting CNST recommendations, Ockenden and Kirkup recommendations and implementation of national maternity initiatives. In addition to Maternity Services, this post will also provide clinical leadership for our gynaecology service and nurses.This role will also be pivotal in supporting and contributing to the scoping and development work to identify a new model of Maternity and Neonatal Service System leadership for ICB Surrey Heartlands. This role will participate in the Midwifery manager on call rota.