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Join to apply for theUHN Director of Midwiferyrole atNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJob Summary We are excited to announce the opportunity for a Director of Midwifery at University Hospitals Northamptonshire (UHN)—a role that reflects our commitment to achieving excellence in maternity, neonatology, and gynaecology services across the Trust.As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Midwifery will be a highly experienced and credible senior midwife, leading strategic and innovative midwifery developments across UHN and playing a vital role in the Local Maternity and Neonatal System, shaping midwifery care across Northamptonshire.We are looking for an exceptional Director of Midwifery—whether you are an established Director of Midwifery or an experienced Head of Midwifery ready for your next step. What matters most is that your values align with ours, and that you are passionate about delivering excellence for both patients and colleagues. There is no set way of working; we want the new Director of Midwifery to actively shape our senior leadership team agenda in collaboration with colleagues.Our Commitments To People We expect all women, birthing people, and their families to receive the same standard of care we would want for our own loved ones.We expect colleagues to be treated with support, kindness, and respect—the same values we uphold as an organisation.This role extends beyond UHN—you will represent us in transforming pathways across health and social care within our integrated care system.Main duties of the job The post holder will lead strategic and innovative midwifery developments across the Trust and be a key player in the Local Maternity and Neonatal system for transforming midwifery care across Northampton and Kettering.The post-holder is pivotal to ensuring safe, timely, personalised, and compassionate care.As Director of Midwifery, you are expected to demonstrate a highly visible, authoritative, compassionate, and transformational leadership style underpinned by the values of the Trust.The Director of Midwifery is the professional lead on all matters relating to midwifery care within the Trust and provides expert advice to the divisional leadership teams and Chief Nurse. The post holder will develop and maintain a network of mutually beneficial relationships with ICBs, maternity providers, Public Health England, Health Education England, Care Quality Commission, the Regional Chief Midwife, the Royal Colleges, and other key stakeholders.About Us Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence ValuesCompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses, and partners.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.Job DetailsPost posted: 23 April 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 9Salary: £105,385 to £121,271 a yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BDJob Description Job responsibilities The post holder will lead a standardised approach in the delivery and achievement of NHS Resolution Safety Actions, support Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS) recommendations, and implement the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle (SBLCB).The post holder will be familiar with maternity and nursing reviews, ensuring that learning and actions are embedded effectively.The Director of Midwifery will act as the expert on midwifery and maternity issues both internally and externally, promoting a culture of proactive professionalism and serving as a role model for all midwives and nurses.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.Responsibilities Same as above, emphasizing leadership, safety, and professional standards.Person Specification QualificationsEducated to First Degree (Health related subject) level or equivalentRegistered MidwifeMaster's Degree or equivalentEvidence of CPDAdditional management qualifications or experienceKnowledge and ExperienceSenior managerial NHS experience at 8c/d or aboveExperience as Head of Midwifery/Senior MidwifeLeadership and operational management experience in acute TrustsExperience working with partner organisationsExperience translating policy into practiceLeading change in maternity servicesService planning, risk, and governance knowledgeExperience within ICS and current NHS issuesKnowledge of national midwifery policiesSafeguarding, Mental Health Acts, CQC, NMC requirementsCommunication and Relationship SkillsExcellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure and manage changeIT skills, strategic thinking, clinical skillsAbility to work across sites and handle distressing situations with tactAdditional details on UK registration, DBS, sponsorship, and employer information are also included.#J-18808-Ljbffr