Saving Babies' Lives Lead Midwife

NHS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Lead Midwife for the Saving Babies' Lives implementation. The role involves leading projects to enhance maternity service quality and safety. Candidates must hold relevant midwifery qualifications, have extensive experience with SBLCBv3, and demonstrate a commitment to professional development. This position offers opportunities for impactful work in a supportive team environment whilst addressing important issues in maternity care.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Personal development opportunities

Supportive team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with relevant qualifications and ongoing professional development.
• Experience with SBLCBv3 and maternity care.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of SBLCBv3.
• Manage compliance audits and clinical risk.
• Act as a resource for staff and improve maternity services.

Skills

Sound knowledge of SBLCBv3

Understanding and application of human factors

Sound knowledge of the governance agenda

Sound knowledge of current issues in maternity

Knowledge of audit process

Education

Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Diploma or Degree in Midwifery

Mentorship/teaching qualification

Job description

Saving Babies' Lives Lead Midwife, Band 7

The closing date is 27 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife to lead on the implementation of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle version 3 (SBLCBv3). The role will also include leading related projects to improve the safety and quality of maternity services.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of SBLCBv3, ensuring compliance with national standards, MIS requirements, and quality improvement initiatives across its 6 elements.
• Lead related projects to improve quality and safety in maternity.
• Audit policies, protocols, and guidelines; ensure clinical risk management and clinical audit are integral to practice development.
• Develop and implement action plans for deficiencies; report progress regularly to the senior midwifery team.
• Act as a resource for staff on national/local guidance; maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, LMNS, MNVP, and national networks.
• Engage service users via MNVP to inform improvement work.

Please review the attached job description for further information.

About us

As our most valuable asset, we understand that happy, fulfilled staff will offer their best, and we aim to achieve this by providing a supportive team approach.

We have a large team comprising midwives, maternity care assistants, maternity support workers and obstetricians, we clearly link in with other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.

We have a comprehensive mandatory training programme including PROMPT as well as many opportunities for you to develop personally.

We have several shared decision making councils, giving all staff a voice within the department.

We recognise that some staff may jump encounters. To support them, we have, alongside our lead midwives and senior midwifery team, an excellent PMA team.

Midwifery Campaign 'A New Life Starts Today'

Job responsibilities

For further and detailed information, please review the attached job description.

Professional Development, Education and Training

• Support development and delivery of training programmes aligned with SBLCBv3 and MIS standards.
• Maintain and update Training Needs Analysis; coordinate and provide multidisciplinary training.

Management and Leadership

• Lead implementation of SBLCBv3 objectives; act as a clinical role model.
• Monitor compliance with SBLCBv3 indicators; support gap analyses and action plans.
• Contribute to guideline development and updates.

Planning and Organisation

• Manage time effectively; liaise regularly with Matron and Programme Manager.
• Provide governance reports on SBLCBv3 delivery at Trust and ICB level; elevate issues as needed.
• Represent the service at network meetings.

Research and Development

• Work with audit lead to ensure SBLCBv3 compliance.
• Promote research and learning culture; lead audit cycles and policy updates based on evidence.

Communications and Working Relationships

• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders; provide timely and accurate progress reports.
• Collect and present evidence for SBLCBv3 compliance and MIS submissions.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound knowledge of SBLCBv3
• Understanding and application of human factors
• Sound knowledge of the governance agenda
• Sound knowledge of current issues in maternity
• Knowledge of audit process

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Hold a Diploma or (preferably) Degree in Midwifery
• Hold a mentorship/teaching qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and revalidation
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