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Director of Midwifery

Band 9, Full time, Permanent
We are seeking an exceptional and inspiring leader to join our senior team as Director of Midwifery, Neonatal and Gynaecology (Band 9). Reporting to the Chief Nurse, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of safe, high-quality maternity services across the Trust.

You will provide professional midwifery leadership, inspiring and empowering staff while acting as the Trust’s expert advisor on midwifery matters. You will foster a positive, inclusive culture and ensure staff are supported to achieve their full potential.

The role includes leading a robust workforce strategy to ensure safe staffing, including recruitment, e-rostering, acuity tools, establishment reviews, preceptorship, induction and development of new roles.

You will drive improvements in patient safety, quality and experience, ensuring compliance with national standards, and lead on governance, risk and performance management.

We are looking for a Registered Midwife with extensive senior leadership experience, strong strategic skills and a proven track record in service transformation, workforce planning and delivering high-quality care.

This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to shape maternity services and make a real difference to women and families.

Interview Date - TBC

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Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. 

CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team. 

Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery. 

Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after for people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. 

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset