Job summary
The post holder will work in collaboration with an extensive multidisciplinary team within Maternity services & the Divisional Management team to provide professional Midwifery leadership and support the Director of Midwifery with the strategic direction for the Maternity Services. They will work closely with the Divisional Medical Director, Divisional Director of Operations and Divisional Head of Nursing as part of the Divisional Senior Management Team, leading on the design, development, and implementation of Maternity and other strategies across the Division.
The Head of Midwifery role is a key position within the Divisional Senior Management Team, responsible to the Director of Midwifery with a prime focus on the day-to-day delivery of high standards of patient care across all care pathways and services. The post holder will be required to deputise for the Director of Midwifery during times of annual leave and will assume responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the clinical business of the service and any delegated functions during this time.
The post holder will lead development programmes, midwifery recruitment and retention, measuring and improving standards of care and the patient experience, in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.
* Advising the Trust Board via the Director of Midwifery on related subjects.
* Act as the visible designated clinical midwifery leader.
* With the Director of Midwifery design a visionary and proactive short- and long-term strategy in collaboration with the senior clinical and management team for the future direction of Maternity services within the Trust.
* Ensure National and local quality and environmental standards are achieved in the Maternity service.
* Participate in Trust investigation of complaints and serious untoward incidents
* Actively contribute to the implementation of the healthcare governance agenda and ensure this is embedded into directorate business.
* Act in accordance at all times within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure own and team's preparedness for revalidation.
* Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence-based practice, setting, implementing and monitoring evidence-based standards of care, policies, procedures and protocols.
* Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of research, audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.
* Ensure a high standard of record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health and Care Professions Council, national legislation, and local standards.
About us
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
As part of our long-term vision to improve patient care and service delivery, our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028. This move will unite specialist services in a purpose-built, modern environment, enhancing care and team experience.
We are actively recruiting and want applicants to be aware that successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, with full consultation and support for colleagues.
Full details of HTP can be viewed on the Hospital Transformation Programme Webpage
Details
Job posted: 16 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8c
Salary: £76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 223-HOM-233
Job locations: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust, Telford, TF1 6TF
Job description / Responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications – Essential
* Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
* Educated to master's level or equivalent qualification
* Leadership qualification
* Clinical expert in all areas of midwifery practice evidenced by CPD and demonstrated by senior experience within the midwifery profession
Education / Qualifications – Desirable
* Appropriate certified management course
* Professional Midwifery Advocate
* Certified incident investigation training
Knowledge and Experience – Essential
* Significant post registration experience at a senior level
* Experienced in budget management, roster management and change management
* Demonstrates excellent leadership and engagement skills including the ability to inspire and innovate
* Highly specialised and in-depth professional knowledge and experience from a range of midwifery disciplines
* Experience of developing and implementing governance frameworks to support service delivery and service change.
* Proven ability to develop, conduct, review and evaluate audit, write detailed reports and evidence based documents
* Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements i.e., CQC and NMC
Knowledge and Experience – Desirable
* Create a visionary approach to problem solving including the ability to motivate and negotiate effectively
Key Skills – Essential
* Ability to analyse complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through
* Has a good understanding of research and can demonstrate how research influences practice; develop a research aware culture
* Advanced decision-making skills
* Ability to demonstrate emotional leadership skills and apply to appropriate situations
* Excellent understanding of data collection/analysis, audit and evaluation - uses of databases
* Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities
* Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, from presenting to a professional audience including Board to communicating in a compassionate manner with family members.
* Ambition in expectations of self and colleagues in delivering high-quality care
* Evidence of teaching and assessing for all aspects of midwifery practice
Other – Essential
* Skilled to work in all areas of midwifery as required
* Ability to debrief patients, relatives, carer's and staff during stressful and emotional times or following a serious incident
* Deals regularly with adverse outcomes in unexpected situations, having a flexible attitude towards 24-hour cover
* Leads the maternity on-call rota to ensure 24-hour midwifery management cover
* Demonstrates wide knowledge of the public health agenda
* Expert knowledge and experience of the complexity of service delivery
Other – Desirable
* Evidence of publications and networking within the service
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
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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