Senior Director, Midwifery & Neonatal Care

NHS; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a Director of Midwifery & Neonatal Services in Warwick to provide strategic leadership across maternity services. The ideal candidate will possess a master’s level education in midwifery and significant management experience.

The role requires overseeing governance, workforce strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality care for patients. A commitment to equity and inclusion in service delivery is essential.

Qualifications

• First-level registered midwife with current NMC registration and master's level education or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and recent senior clinical or managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of midwifery and neonatal services across Trusts.
• Development of workforce strategies for inclusive, fit-for-purpose teams.
• Governance and risk management for maternity and neonatal care.
• Collaboration with leadership for strategic plans and governance.
• Promotion of evidence-based practice culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced leadership, influence and stakeholder engagement

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal reporting ability

Strategic policy and political awareness

Proactive change leadership

Strong organisational and resilience skills

Education

First-level registered midwife with current NMC registration and master’s level education

Evidence of continuous professional development

Job description

NHS is seeking a Director of Midwifery & Neonatal Services in Warwick to provide strategic leadership across maternity services. The ideal candidate will possess a master’s level education in midwifery and significant management experience.

The role requires overseeing governance, workforce strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality care for patients. A commitment to equity and inclusion in service delivery is essential.