Development Community Lead Midwife

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

Overview

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. Our Trust works as a community to deliver its vision: "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." Following our recent CQC inspection we have been rated "Good" and continue to improve our standards across all services.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder, with support from the Matron for Maternity Services, will be responsible for the overall management and clinical leadership of community‑based Midwifery Services. The role requires the post holder to be visible and accessible within clinical practice, demonstrating the Trust’s vision and values in all behaviours. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying gaps in service provision and developing strategies to address deficits.
• Working with the Matron for Maternity Services and Head of Midwifery to ensure the service runs effectively and safely, resolving complex issues proactively.
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards, Trust objectives, performance targets, quality standards and resource constraints.
• Acting as a key member of a multi‑professional team, exercising sound leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered midwife.
• Mentorship qualification / ENB997 or equivalent.
• Educated to a minimum of 1st degree level, or able to demonstrate evidence of working at degree level / commencement of a degree pathway.
• UK professional registration in the appropriate band.
• Minimum of 2 years experience at band 6/7.

Desirable Criteria

• Leadership or management qualification.
• Significant recent experience in community midwifery.
• Detailed experience of leadership and management.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years of NHS service. Pro rata for part‑time staff.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Money Advice Service.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• On‑site nursery (based at RBH).
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle to work scheme with lockable storage.
• Bus to work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• A wide range of Health Service Discounts at numerous brands.