Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 279-8303946-SEP26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Antenatal Clinic Lead Midwife
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Are you an experienced and passionate midwife looking for an opportunity to shape and influence antenatal services? We are seeking an inspiring and compassionate Antenatal Clinic Team Leader to join our maternity team and play a key role in delivering outstanding care for women, birthing people, babies and families. Based within the Antenatal Clinic, this role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on clinical practice with leadership, service development and team management.
As the Antenatal Clinic Team Leader, you will provide visible and supportive leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, personalised and evidence-based care throughout pregnancy. You will work closely with midwifery, obstetric, neonatal and community colleagues to coordinate seamless care pathways, support staff development, and drive improvements that enhance both the patient and staff experience.
This role includes participation in the Manager on Call rota.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical and operational leadership across the Antenatal Clinic ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.
Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of midwives, support workers and learners, promoting a positive culture of learning, development and compassionate care.
Maintain a visible clinical presence, acting as an expert resource for antenatal assessment, high-risk pregnancy management and complex care planning.
Coordinate the day-to-day management of the service, including patient flow, staffing, capacity and operational performance.
Work collaboratively with obstetric, neonatal, community and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, personalised care for women and families.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities and patient safety programmes, supporting continuous service development and innovation.
Manage incidents, risks and complaints effectively, ensuring lessons learned are embedded into practice and shared across teams.
Support workforce planning, staff wellbeing, recruitment, appraisal, supervision and professional development to ensure a skilled and engaged workforce.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, guidelines and care pathways in line with national maternity standards and organisational priorities.
Participate in the maternity manager on-call rota and provide leadership support across services as required.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Please see the attached job description and person specification.
The Antenatal Clinic Team Leader provides expert clinical and operational leadership for Antenatal Clinic. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality, evidence based, woman and family-centred care for women and birthing people in pregnancy.
The role combines clinical leadership with day-to-day operational management. The post holder will lead and support the midwifery antenatal clinic team, support the multidisciplinary team, provide clinical supervision, and act as an expert resource for antenatal assessment, planning and care.
Working closely with obstetric and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, the Team Leader will coordinate personalised care pathways, oversee service delivery and drive quality improvement, patient safety and service development in line with national maternity priorities. Ultrasound scanning skills would be advantageous.
This role includes participation in the manager on call rota.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Significant Clinical experience B6 or above
- Proven skills in advanced knowledge of clinical practice
- Recent delivery suite experience in an obstetric unit
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship/Equivalent
- Ultrasound Scanning course/qualification
- HDU/NLS course or equivalent
- Management/Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Change management experience
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Bell
- Job title
- Community Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
Please contact John via email for more information
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