Community Midwifery Lead: Flexible, Impactful NHS Role

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a skilled midwife for community-based Midwifery Services. The role demands strong management and clinical leadership to ensure service effectiveness and quality. Ideal candidates will possess a midwifery qualification, mentorship experience, and a minimum of 2 years at band 6/7. This position offers flexible working options and numerous staff benefits, including generous annual leave and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days annual leave for new starters

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

On-site nursery

Cycle to work scheme

Health Service Discounts

Qualifications

• Registered midwife with UK professional registration.
• Minimum of 2 years experience at band 6/7.
• Strong evidence of leadership and clinical management.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and clinical leadership of community-based Midwifery Services.
• Identifying gaps in service provision and developing strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Service provision development

Clinical management

Education

Registered midwife

Mentorship qualification / ENB997 or equivalent

1st degree level or able to demonstrate working at degree level

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a skilled midwife for community-based Midwifery Services. The role demands strong management and clinical leadership to ensure service effectiveness and quality. Ideal candidates will possess a midwifery qualification, mentorship experience, and a minimum of 2 years at band 6/7. This position offers flexible working options and numerous staff benefits, including generous annual leave and an NHS pension scheme.