Divisional Director of Nursing and Midwifery | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Divisional Director of Nursing and Midwifery for a 12-month secondment. This role requires an exceptional clinical leader to inspire teams and shape services focused on women's health, including maternity, neonatal, and community health. The position involves strategic leadership and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.

Benefits

Supportive organizational culture

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the maternity and neonatal landscape.
• Experience in transforming nursing services.
• Ability to inspire and lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior strategic leadership in nursing and midwifery.
• Support the Chief Nurse in developing the nursing agenda.
• Champion high-quality, safe care delivery.

Skills

Transformational leadership

Visionary thinking

Passion for maternity and neonatal care

Experience in nursing and midwifery

Job description

Overview

Due to the successful secondment of our current Divisional Director of Nursing and Midwifery into the Deputy Chief Midwife for England post, I as Chief Nursing Officer, am seeking an exceptional clinical leader who brings both experience and vision to the role of Divisional Director of Nursing and Midwifery. This is a 12-month secondment and a unique opportunity for someone who is transformational and inclusive in their leadership style—able to inspire teams, champion women-centred care, and shape services that place the life course of women at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the maternity and neonatal landscape and will be passionate about advancing services that deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care. Alongside maternity and neonatal care, this portfolio also spans HIV, sexual and gender health, dermatology, and private patients—providing a breadth of opportunity to influence services that matter profoundly to our communities. You will be joining a high-performing, supportive organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and the people who work within it. We are looking for a leader who can bring inspiration and expertise in equal measure, driving forward our ambitions while nurturing teams to deliver their very best.

The purpose of this role is to provide senior strategic Nursing and Midwifery leadership in order to ensure and consistently develop a high quality, cost effective nursing service for patients. The post holder will support the Chief Nurse leading the development of the nursing and midwifery agenda within the Trust.