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We are seeking a Deputy Director of Midwifery to join our team at one of London’s leading Trusts, where our service is rated ’Outstanding’ by the CQC . This is an incredible opportunity to make a real impact, working alongside the General Manager, Clinical Director, and Divisional Director of Midwifery and Neonatology to lead transformational change and ensure the highest standards of care for women, birthing people, and families.
In this senior leadership role, you will be at the heart of service strategy, workforce development, and operational performance , ensuring maternity services are safe, high quality, and sustainable . You will lead on clinical governance, patient experience, and quality improvement , ensuring maternity teams feel empowered, valued, and motivated to deliver outstanding care. Your leadership will foster a positive, inclusive culture , where innovation thrives, and midwifery services continue to excel.
We are looking for an inspirational leader who is a Registered Midwife educated to Master’s level , with extensive senior NHS leadership experience . You must have a proven track record in leading large teams, delivering change, managing budgets, and driving service improvement . Strong communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams are essential.
If you’re ready to take on a career-defining leadership role, drive innovation, and shape the future of midwifery, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something exceptional.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring excellence in service delivery, workforce management, clinical quality, safety and financial control within the Directorate. You will contribute to shaping and implementing the Single Delivery Plan and demonstrate an understanding of maternity national policy.
The post-holder will work closely with the General Manager and Clinical Director (triumvirate) to provide leadership which creates an inclusive, positive working culture, setting high standards for the workforce and ensuring we not only provide a positive experience for the women we care for but also for our teams where everyone feels valued for what they contribute.
Your leadership will support a strong customer focus, drive change and deliver high performance. You will contribute to leading and managing the performance and productivity of Midwifery staff and associated financial resources, ensuring the optimal deployment of the midwives and support staff to deliver high quality patient care. This will require you to have the necessary knowledge and business skills to plan, implement and evaluate service delivery plans.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
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