Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 8c
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 199-8092666-RB-NA
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon University Hospital
- Town
- Thornton Heath
- Salary
- £85,641 - £97,746 pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Director of Quality Improvement and Assurance for Maternity, Neonatal and Gynaecology Services
Band 8c
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
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 and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic senior leader to join Croydon Health Services as Associate Director for Quality Improvement and Assurance, providing strategic oversight of quality, governance, patient safety and transformation across maternity, neonatal and gynaecology services.
This is a high impact role for a credible, forward thinking professional who can lead large scale improvement programmes, ensure regulatory compliance and drive a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, influencing and analytical skills, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and system partners to improve outcomes, experience and equity for women and families.
This is an opportunity to shape services, develop staff and deliver meaningful, sustainable change.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and deliver the quality, safety and transformation agenda across maternity, neonatal and gynaecology services, with responsibility for governance, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Key duties include overseeing risk management, audit, patient safety processes and assurance frameworks, as well as leading major transformation programmes aligned to national priorities.
The role requires strong strategic leadership, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to analyse complex data to drive improvement.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partners, support service redesign, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability and high quality, patient centred care.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Person specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Leadership / management qualification or proven track record in professional leadership/management role
- Master’s degree (or working towards) or equivalent level of experience in a highly specialised role
- Continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Project Management qualification
- Quality Improvement qualification
- PMA/PNA
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current issues relating to midwifery, neonatal and gynaecology services in the NHS
- Recent experience in an Acute Trust
- Extensive knowledge of maternity transformation agenda, CNST, CQC, MIS, Saving Babies’ Lives, Ockenden and national maternity policy.
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodology
- Understanding of health inequalities and maternity equity agenda.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of system wide transformation programmes and NHSE IMPACT methodology
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience at a senior level in maternity, neonatal, gynae services
- Experience of leading governance, transformation and Quality Improvement programmes.
- Experience of leading CQC and CNST compliance and inspections.
- Experience of leading patient experience and engagement programmes.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Board level presentations.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to balance strategic and operational priorities
- Ability to lead large scale transformation and improvement programmes
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Chloe Bruney
- Job title
- Director of Midwifery, Neonatal and Gynaecolgy Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07776 326840
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