Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery to lead maternity services while managing workforce and resources. The role involves providing expert guidance in maternity and gynaecology, ensuring high professional standards and clinical governance. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a supportive workplace culture focused on excellence in care. A registered midwife qualification is required along with leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in midwifery and leadership roles.
• Ability to effectively manage workforce and resources.
• Expertise in maternity and gynaecology services.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and professional guidance.
• Ensure quality and clinical governance in maternity care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient safety.

Skills

Leadership in midwifery

Clinical governance

Team collaboration

Education

Registered midwife qualification

Further leadership training

Job description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for the role of Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery (DADOM). This pivotal position supports the Director of Midwifery (DOM) and the Associate Director of Midwifery (ADOM) in delivering exceptional maternity and gynaecology services.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Mainly based in Barnstaple Hospital, the DADOM is responsible for providing robust operational and professional leadership, effectively managing both workforce and resources. This role involves working closely with the DOM and ADOM, offering expert advice on midwifery and maternity matters at Trust level.

In this capacity, the DADOM exemplifies high professional standards, leading midwifery and nursing staff with integrity. They are accountable to the DOM for upholding the quality agenda and providing professional leadership to the midwifery and gynaecology nursing teams, ensuring effective professional practice in line with clinical governance requirements.

Collaboration is a key aspect of this role. The DADOM works alongside a multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Leads, Matrons, the Quality and Safety Team, the Maternity and Neonatal Voice Partnership (MNVP), and service managers. Together, they ensure that gynaecology and maternity care is safe, evidence‑based, and tailored to the needs of service users.

Royal Devon University Healthcare takes pride in fostering a positive workplace culture that values and supports all staff. Joining the relatively new leadership team as DADOM means contributing to a dynamic period of growth and development. The organisation is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, recognising that a supportive culture is essential for delivering outstanding care.

This is an invitation to join on this journey to excellence and become part of a dedicated team striving for the highest standards in maternity and gynaecology services.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with On calls

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Caroline Lacy, Associate Director of Midwifery at [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.