Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come up for 12 months post within the Senior Midwifery Team at SWFT. We are looking for a Maternity Lead for Hospital Services. They will be responsible for leading the inpatient services within maternity. The post-holder will ensure partnership working and the delivery of high quality midwifery care. They work closely with the MDT and also across organisational boundaries to ensure services are responsive to individual's needs and that national and local strategic objectives and met.
To be responsible specifically for the following inpatient services; Labour Ward, Antenatal/Postnatal Ward as well as Maternity Assessment Suite (Triage) and the infant feeding team.
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the service, the management of designated staff and the delivery of key quality, and service improvements.
They will be required to support the Deputy and Associate Director of Midwifery in their strategic goals and deputise in their roles as required .
Main duties of the job
To support the Deputy Head of Midwifery (DHoM) and the Associate Director of Midwifery (ADoM) to lead the midwifery workforce to ensure partnership working and the delivery of women focussed high quality midwifery care; to work across organisational boundaries to ensure services are responsive, ensuring the delivery of national and local strategic and operational service objectives.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the following staff groups; labour ward, maternity assessment suite and postnatal inpatient services.
To take appropriate and effective action where any principles of care or professionalism fall below agreed, acceptable standards.
To be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the service, the management of designated staff and the delivery of key quality, and service improvements.
To support the DhoM and the ADoM in their strategic goals and to deputise for them as required.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Details Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
203-FH1083
Job locations
Warwick Hospital
Warwick
CV34 5BW
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide strong leadership in the clinical areas supporting the Ward Managers / Service Leads in the management and further developments of inpatient services.
Able to lead change and initiative for service improvement.
Encouraging innovation and creativity with staff which leads to quality improvements
Giving expert, professional advice, guidance and support to staff and service users.
To maintain Clinical Skills, assess patients, plan and implement care, carry out midwifery procedures using highly developed skills, both mental and physical and maintain records to a high standard.
A credible manager who is open and honest.
Has the ability to inspire and lead the teams and others to meet national and local requirements.
Be able to think critically and be visionary in approaches to midwifery care
Be analytical in thought and able to communicate to help solve problems in everyday maternity challenges
Have a wider knowledge of the NHS and the current local and national political agenda
To recognise own pressures and those of the team and ensure strategies are used to minimise work related stress.
To provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the maternity unit to whom patients and their families can turn to for assistance, advice and support.
Measurable Result areas:
Leadership
Be a highly visible member of the Senior Leadership Team
Act as a champion for maternity and midwifery
Implementation and delivery of evidence based care within the areas of responsibility.
Ensure ward managers have adequate support to enable them to focus on their core responsibilities.
Management
To ensure staffing levels are optimum and monitor them.
To ensure the managers are actively managing staff absence.
To ensure effective utilisation of beds throughout the inpatient area
To work with the Senior Leadership Team in meeting its statutory requirements and clinical governance objectives by monitoring and reporting on the progress of achieving compliance i.e. risk management, infection prevention and control, Care Quality Commission standards and regulations, mandatory staff training.
To provide efficient and effective use of resources including budgetary control
To participate in the Maternity Managers on-call rota
Lead on complaints handling within the areas of responsibility and where requested attend complaint meetings
Ensuring a safe environment conducive to peak performance of all staf
Promoting best practice in health, safety and security
To encourage proactive risk assessments in all areas of responsibility and ensure risk assessments undertaken are acted upon appropriately and actions monitored
To ensure that all staff adheres to Trust policies and procedures at all times. This includes staff compliance of all health and safety policies and the Data Protection Act 1974.
To participate in disciplinary cases with the Deputy and Associate Director of Midwifery, investigating issues/concerns and taking actions as necessary
To line manage the ward managers and labour ward coordinators
To chair maternity meetings and writing reports as required.
To participate in reviewing, developing and supporting the workforce through the appraisal system.
To participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff.
Strategic
To support the Directorate Management Team in facilitating change as detailed in the Trust and the Maternity Services objectives.
To be accessible to users of the service and be a representative for maternity services on the Maternity Partnership
Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of projects to improve patient care and service development.
To participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the maternity units business plan.
Participate in the corporate development of patient care, working with the Head and Deputy Head of Midwifery to produce lasting and positive change.
Governance and Quality
To have a full understanding of the statutory framework that governs midwifery practice and the ability to apply this to own practice.
Adhere to Trust procedures for managing incidents, working in close liaison with the Governance Midwife in developing action plans to address any risk issues and communicating any changes in practice to all staff. Investigates and prepares statements as requested to assist in investigations.
To participate in the delivery of the clinical governance and risk management agenda of the department and Trust.
To participate in multi-disciplinary clinical audit to ensure standards are continually reviewed and developed. Work in partnership with others to develop, take forward and evaluate direction, policies and strategies
To lead and participate in clinical incident reporting and facilitate changes to reduce risk.
To ensure all incident forms are investigated and managed appropriately
To lead and assist and support the continual review, development and improvement of maternity services through clinical audit.
To ensure the Departments responsibility with regards to the Trusts Being Open and Duty of Candour Policy are met, and leading on the Duty of Candour Communication as appropriate.
To ensure a debrief session and appropriate support is arranged for staff following any serious incident.
To lead and assist in the achievement and monitoring of regulations and standards as stated within Care Quality Commission and other national maternity reports and contribute to quarterly reports.
Communications and Working Relationships:
Maintains effective relationships with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure continuity of patient care.
To work closely with the other matrons (Outpatient services, Workforce/Birth Centre and Neonatal) and Deputy Head of Midwifery ensuring a seamless service
Communicates effectively to patients and staff providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information. Persuasive, motivational, training, negotiating, empathic and re-assurance skills are used and required.
To develop and maintain effective communication systems with all personnel internal and external to the Trust.
To develop good working relationships with other wards/departments/agencies within and outside the Trust, ensuring that all stakeholders understand, respect and recognise the Trusts philosophy and operation policies.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide strong leadership in the clinical areas supporting the Ward Managers / Service Leads in the management and further developments of inpatient services.
Able to lead change and initiative for service improvement.
Encouraging innovation and creativity with staff which leads to quality improvements
Giving expert, professional advice, guidance and support to staff and service users.
To maintain Clinical Skills, assess patients, plan and implement care, carry out midwifery procedures using highly developed skills, both mental and physical and maintain records to a high standard.
A credible manager who is open and honest.
Has the ability to inspire and lead the teams and others to meet national and local requirements.
Be able to think critically and be visionary in approaches to midwifery care
Be analytical in thought and able to communicate to help solve problems in everyday maternity challenges
Have a wider knowledge of the NHS and the current local and national political agenda
To recognise own pressures and those of the team and ensure strategies are used to minimise work related stress.
To provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the maternity unit to whom patients and their families can turn to for assistance, advice and support.
Measurable Result areas:
Leadership
Be a highly visible member of the Senior Leadership Team
Act as a champion for maternity and midwifery
Implementation and delivery of evidence based care within the areas of responsibility.
Ensure ward managers have adequate support to enable them to focus on their core responsibilities.
Management
To ensure staffing levels are optimum and monitor them.
To ensure the managers are actively managing staff absence.
To ensure effective utilisation of beds throughout the inpatient area
To work with the Senior Leadership Team in meeting its statutory requirements and clinical governance objectives by monitoring and reporting on the progress of achieving compliance i.e. risk management, infection prevention and control, Care Quality Commission standards and regulations, mandatory staff training.
To provide efficient and effective use of resources including budgetary control
To participate in the Maternity Managers on-call rota
Lead on complaints handling within the areas of responsibility and where requested attend complaint meetings
Ensuring a safe environment conducive to peak performance of all staf
Promoting best practice in health, safety and security
To encourage proactive risk assessments in all areas of responsibility and ensure risk assessments undertaken are acted upon appropriately and actions monitored
To ensure that all staff adheres to Trust policies and procedures at all times. This includes staff compliance of all health and safety policies and the Data Protection Act 1974.
To participate in disciplinary cases with the Deputy and Associate Director of Midwifery, investigating issues/concerns and taking actions as necessary
To line manage the ward managers and labour ward coordinators
To chair maternity meetings and writing reports as required.
To participate in reviewing, developing and supporting the workforce through the appraisal system.
To participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff.
Strategic
To support the Directorate Management Team in facilitating change as detailed in the Trust and the Maternity Services objectives.
To be accessible to users of the service and be a representative for maternity services on the Maternity Partnership
Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of projects to improve patient care and service development.
To participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the maternity units business plan.
Participate in the corporate development of patient care, working with the Head and Deputy Head of Midwifery to produce lasting and positive change.
Governance and Quality
To have a full understanding of the statutory framework that governs midwifery practice and the ability to apply this to own practice.
Adhere to Trust procedures for managing incidents, working in close liaison with the Governance Midwife in developing action plans to address any risk issues and communicating any changes in practice to all staff. Investigates and prepares statements as requested to assist in investigations.
To participate in the delivery of the clinical governance and risk management agenda of the department and Trust.
To participate in multi-disciplinary clinical audit to ensure standards are continually reviewed and developed. Work in partnership with others to develop, take forward and evaluate direction, policies and strategies
To lead and participate in clinical incident reporting and facilitate changes to reduce risk.
To ensure all incident forms are investigated and managed appropriately
To lead and assist and support the continual review, development and improvement of maternity services through clinical audit.
To ensure the Departments responsibility with regards to the Trusts Being Open and Duty of Candour Policy are met, and leading on the Duty of Candour Communication as appropriate.
To ensure a debrief session and appropriate support is arranged for staff following any serious incident.
To lead and assist in the achievement and monitoring of regulations and standards as stated within Care Quality Commission and other national maternity reports and contribute to quarterly reports.
Communications and Working Relationships:
Maintains effective relationships with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure continuity of patient care.
To work closely with the other matrons (Outpatient services, Workforce/Birth Centre and Neonatal) and Deputy Head of Midwifery ensuring a seamless service
Communicates effectively to patients and staff providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information. Persuasive, motivational, training, negotiating, empathic and re-assurance skills are used and required.
To develop and maintain effective communication systems with all personnel internal and external to the Trust.
To develop good working relationships with other wards/departments/agencies within and outside the Trust, ensuring that all stakeholders understand, respect and recognise the Trusts philosophy and operation policies.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* First degree or equivalent in midwifery
* Registered Midwife
* Knowledge and experience of dealing with Safeguarding in Maternity Services
Desirable
* Teaching qualification or experience
* Master's Degree or working towards
* Evidence of relevant education in Risk Management
Experience Essential
* 5 years' experience as a Band 6 midwife or above.
* Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice
* Knowledge of Maternity Standards
* Experience of Clinical Audit
* Experience of RCA investigation
* Understanding of statutory regulation of midwifery practice
* Knowledge of National Policies and Guidance
Desirable
* Knowledge of regional Key Performance Indicators
* Experience in co-ordination, chairing and administration of meetings
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* First degree or equivalent in midwifery
* Registered Midwife
* Knowledge and experience of dealing with Safeguarding in Maternity Services
Desirable
* Teaching qualification or experience
* Master's Degree or working towards
* Evidence of relevant education in Risk Management
Experience Essential
* 5 years' experience as a Band 6 midwife or above.
* Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice
* Knowledge of Maternity Standards
* Experience of Clinical Audit
* Experience of RCA investigation
* Understanding of statutory regulation of midwifery practice
* Knowledge of National Policies and Guidance
Desirable
* Knowledge of regional Key Performance Indicators
* Experience in co-ordination, chairing and administration of meetings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warwick Hospital
Warwick
CV34 5BW
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Warwick Hospital
Warwick
CV34 5BW
Employer's website
https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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