Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery to support leadership in maternity services. This role involves managing workforce and resources, providing expert advice, and ensuring high professional standards. The ideal candidate will be an experienced midwifery leader who exemplifies integrity and quality professional practice. Competitive benefits include flexible working, annual leave, and staff discounts.

Benefits

27 to 33 days paid annual leave

Occupational health services

Staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Robust operational and professional leadership in midwifery.
• Experience managing workforce and resources effectively.
• Strong knowledge of midwifery and maternity matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Midwifery and Associate Director of Midwifery.
• Lead midwifery and nursing staff with integrity.
• Ensure effective professional practice in line with clinical governance.

Job description

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

Mainly based in Barnstaple Hospital, the DADOM is responsible for providing robust operational and professional leadership, effectively managing both workforce and resources. The role involves working closely with the DOM and ADOM, offering expert advice on midwifery and maternity matters at Trust level. The DADOM exemplifies high professional standards, leading midwifery and nursing staff with integrity, and upholding the quality agenda to ensure effective professional practice in line with clinical governance requirements.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday with on calls.

Interview Date

To be confirmed.

Contact

For further information please contact Angela Bellamy, Director of Midwifery at [e-mail].

Diversity Statement

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 actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Preference

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

Closing

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

Benefits

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Where you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.