Lead Midwife: Innovation & Team Leadership

Ekhuft; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation policy

Parking on site

Flexible working arrangements

CPD support

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced midwives to provide high-quality care to women and families. Roles involve rotational posts between Labour Ward and antenatal wards, focusing on person-centred care and team-led improvements.

The post emphasizes leadership development, risk management, and the promotion of evidence-based practice within a supportive, collaborative environment. Flexibility and commitment to equity and diversity are essential.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration or HCPC where applicable
• Midwifery degree with plan to complete further qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development in midwifery
• Formal teaching or preceptorship qualification
• Member of a relevant royal college or professional society

Responsibilities

• Utilise full midwifery skills to provide individualized care for women and families.
• Manage individualised care for defined mothers and babies using assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Develop evidence-based practice initiatives to improve service quality.
• Lead meetings and promote a positive team spirit and collaboration.
• Develop leadership and management skills for dynamic team building and performance.
• Use resources efficiently with regular personal and service objective reviews.
• Maintain a safe environment following risk management and guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teaching & facilitation

IT literacy

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

NMC Registration

Midwifery degree

CPD & professional development

ENB 998/997 or equivalent

Royal College membership

Tools

EPR / electronic records

Job description

East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced midwives to provide high-quality care to women and families. Roles involve rotational posts between Labour Ward and antenatal wards, focusing on person-centred care and team-led improvements.

The post emphasizes leadership development, risk management, and the promotion of evidence-based practice within a supportive, collaborative environment. Flexibility and commitment to equity and diversity are essential.