gesh Chief Midwifery Officer

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South West London is seeking a Director of Midwifery to oversee maternity services, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves advising senior management, leading quality improvement initiatives, and fostering collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in clinical settings.
• Expert clinical advice and policy interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure visibility in clinical areas through patient safety walkarounds.
• Lead clinical integration and governance aligned with Trust Strategy.
• Support recruitment and development of midwives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Quality Improvement

Job description

Job summary

The Gesh Director of Midwifery (GDoM) is the most senior midwife across the Group, reporting directly to the Group Chief Nursing Officer (GCNO). They will act as the nominated Deputy for midwifery matters, providing professional advice to the Group Board of Executives, GCNO, Hospital Leadership teams, and are accountable for maintaining quality standards within maternity services. The role ensures high-quality, flexible, responsive, compassionate, and safe care, meeting regulatory requirements.

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will advise the GCNO and CEO, Hospital Executive teams, and the Trust Board on all midwifery aspects, including:

1. Maternity vision and strategy - Quality Improvement and Transformational plans
2. HR, workforce, equality, training, and development
3. Quality, safety, and governance
4. Patient experience - collaboration with Maternity Voices Partnership
5. Midwifery and professional standards
6. CQC regulation and compliance
7. Adherence to national guidance
8. Safeguarding

The post holder will collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver safety, quality, performance, and governance plans, demonstrating strong leadership and managerial skills.

About us

St George's, Epsom, and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group serve a population of four million in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, a major trauma centre and the largest healthcare provider in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Since forming a hospitals group in 2021, we have enhanced collaboration on research, education, and workforce development.

Details

Date posted: 13 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 9

Salary: £113,557 to £129,443 per year pro rata incl HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 200-7040564-GO-ND

Job location: St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, SW17 0QT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Professional Leadership

The post holder must demonstrate a visible, authoritative, compassionate, and transformational leadership style. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring visibility in clinical areas through patient safety walkarounds and frontline staff engagement.
• Providing expert clinical advice and interpreting national policies, working with agencies like LMNS in the Integrated Care system.
• Leading clinical integration, governance, and aligning with the Trust Strategy.
• Building effective multidisciplinary relationships within the Trust and externally.
• Staying informed about legislative and policy changes affecting midwifery practice and updating senior management accordingly.
• Enhancing organizational culture and fostering collaboration across the Group.
• Supporting the GCNO in developing, implementing, and evaluating the Midwifery Strategy.
• Contributing to the Trust’s strategic goals and workforce planning, ensuring effective recruitment, retention, and development of midwives and support staff.
• Leading skill development initiatives within midwifery teams to meet Trust needs.