Antenatal Clinic Lead Midwife

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Antenatal Clinic Lead Midwife. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring high standards of care for women during pregnancy. Responsibilities include leading the antenatal team, managing daily clinic operations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development, aiming to enhance patient experience and safety.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Midwife with relevant experience in antenatal care.
• Proven leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of daily antenatal clinic services.
• Provide specialist clinical care and advice to maternity staff.
• Manage antenatal team members and support staff development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative working

Evidence-based practice

Education

NMC registered Midwife

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Antenatal Clinic Lead Midwife

Department: Maternity

Band 7 pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Due to retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Antenatal Clinic Midwife to join our team.

As Antenatal Clinic Lead Midwife, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of care for women and families during pregnancy. You will lead and support the antenatal team, driving improvements in patient experience, safety, and quality. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams.

It is a fantastic time to join us at Milton Keynes, we have a supportive and compassionate team, we are committed to development, innovation, safety and quality of our services and the experience of our women, their families and our staff is a top priority.

The post holder will work as a member of the team, providing and leading midwifery care to the women in the antenatal period.

The postholder will maintain own clinical skills and competencies and have excellent communication skills. The postholder will work within the NMC rules and standards and Trust guidelines and procedures.

The postholder will work within the multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for the planning, development, smooth running and maintenance of the antenatal clinic for pregnant women attending the Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The postholder will provide accurate, unbiased, non‑judgemental evidence-based information to both the multidisciplinary team and service users.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running on a day-to‑day basis of full antenatal clinic services
• Provide support, information, advocacy and referral to other agencies as required
• Participation in the care and investigation of women with high‑risk pregnancies who require further investigation. Liaise with obstetric and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high‑risk women receive personalised care.
• Provide specialist clinical care and advice to maternity staff within the unit and, to others within the community.
• Liaise with others within the multidisciplinary team, e.g. Diabetic Service, Safeguarding team, Antenatal and Neonatal screening specialist midwife, Neonatal team, Blood Birth virus team.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the multi‑disciplinary team, allied groups within the acute Trust and Community Health, public and voluntary sectors.
• Represent and promote the Women’s Service Unit, Women & Children’s Division and Trust internally and externally as required.
• Provide and disseminate professional and clinical knowledge to multi‑disciplinary team.
• Communicate highly sensitive and complex information to women and their families, clearly explaining the benefits and risks of different care approaches and the alternatives available, recognising barriers to acceptance.
• Ensure that essential information on a woman’s condition and decisions taken regarding care are recorded and communicated appropriately according to Trust policy and Nursing and Midwifery Council Guidelines.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Manage antenatal team members on a day‑to‑day basis and undertake appraisals of all staff members within the team.
• Promote and provide opportunities and resources for staff development and training.
• Create, implement and support change management within the department.
• Disseminate information to create understanding and ensure all are working to the same goal.
• Participate in Clinical Governance Programme and demonstrate awareness of Clinical Governance agenda.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Contact: Natalie Lucas – Outpatient Matron, [e-mail]

Interview date: Week commencing 26.01.2026

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026