Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Midwifery and Neonatal Services - Band 8c (Subject to Job Evaluation)
Are you an experienced and passionate leader in perinatal services ready to take the next step in your career? Great Western Hospital is seeking a dynamic Head of Midwifery and Neonatal Services to provide operational leadership across our perinatal services.
With 3,800 births per year and an 18-cot Local Neonatal Unit, our service plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to families in Swindon and beyond. This role is crucial in supporting the Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services, ensuring compliance with national strategy, and driving quality improvements. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire Maternity and Neonatal System, helping to shape the future of regional perinatal care.
If you're a strategic leader with a strong background in midwifery or neonatal services and a passion for service development, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and make a real impact on the future of maternity and neonatal care.
Main duties of the job
This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational direction and management of midwifery and neonatal services.
You will ensure the delivery of high standards of care, patient experience, and satisfaction, and that divisional and corporate objectives related to workforce, service delivery, quality improvement, clinical quality, safety, and leadership are achieved.
The role includes preparing reports for board assurance and quality committees and presenting them in the absence of the DoMN. You will develop, maintain, and provide assurance on clinical and operational governance systems, CQC standards, clinical policies, safety protocols, patient experience, complaint resolution, incident reporting, contractual quality measures, and safeguarding.
You will be a key member of the Divisional Management Team, contributing to the development and achievement of the group's objectives, and deputise for the Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services as required.
You will participate in a senior manager on-call rota for maternity and neonatal services.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect - underpin everything we do. These values guide us in delivering integrated services to our community, empowering individuals to lead healthier, independent lives.
Interview Date: 23rd May 2025 (Discussion Groups on 22nd May morning)
Job responsibilities
You will assist the Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services (DoMN) in developing the professional midwifery and neonatal nursing agenda to ensure consistency, high standards, and innovation focused on patient safety. Please refer to the attached full Job Description for detailed responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Midwife or Nurse NMC Registered Practitioner
* Degree in Midwifery or Nursing
* Masters level study in a health-related subject (or working towards)
* Evidence of recent post-registration professional development
* Project Management/Service Improvement Qualification
Experience
* Significant leadership experience at Band 8a or above in midwifery or nursing
* Experience in hospital and community midwifery practice
* Strong professional development record
* Expertise in midwifery or nursing practice
* Experience in report writing and presenting to senior management
* Proven ability to lead change and problem-solving in clinical settings
* Experience working independently and as part of a team, acting as a specialty ambassador
* Experience in operational and strategic performance management, including staffing, infection control, risk management, and incident handling
* Experience setting and achieving KPIs
* Previous publication of work
* Experience with clinical research or audits
* Experience working with pre- and post-registration students
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services
Salary: £62,215 to £85,601 per annum, pro-rata
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