Director of Midwifery | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Director of Midwifery – Band 9, Full time, Permanent

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of safe, high‑quality maternity services across the Trust.
• Provide professional midwifery leadership, inspiring and empowering staff while acting as the Trust’s expert advisor on midwifery matters.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture and ensure staff are supported to achieve their full potential.
• Lead a robust workforce strategy to ensure safe staffing, including recruitment, e‑rostering, acuity tools, establishment reviews, preceptorship, induction and development of new roles.
• Drive improvements in patient safety, quality and experience, ensuring compliance with national standards, and lead on governance, risk and performance management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Midwife with extensive senior leadership experience.
• Strong strategic skills.
• Proven track record in service transformation, workforce planning and delivering high‑quality care.

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