Senior Midwife

Atlantis Medical; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South London is seeking an experienced Senior Midwife to lead a team and ensure high standards of maternity care. In this role, you will support and mentor junior staff while overseeing clinical areas to deliver quality services. Ideal candidates will have extensive midwifery experience, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining professional development. This position offers a dynamic and supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in midwifery, preferably in acute and community settings.
• Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring junior staff.
• Proven track record in delivering high standards of maternity care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of midwives in delivering maternity care.
• Maintain clinical credibility and oversee standards of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coach junior staff.

Skills

Knowledge of recent Government / Professional documents

Motivation for professional development

Experience in acute and primary healthcare settings

Ability to tailor approaches to client needs

Understanding of change management theories

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Midwife to join our client's team in South London. In this role, you will lead and support a team of midwives, ensuring high standards of maternity care are delivered to women and families. You will play a crucial role in shaping and enhancing midwifery services within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Description :

• Maintain clinical credibility by regularly practicing in your area of expertise.
• Be visible, accessible, and approachable to staff, patients, and the public, ensuring open and honest communication.
• Oversee the standards of care across clinical areas and initiate corrective actions if necessary.
• Collaborate with the MMHS team, midwifery staff, and allied health professionals to assess and address clinical skills needs.
• Serve as a resource for junior staff, support developmental projects, and advise on additional resources.
• Provide internal and external advice and act as a coach / mentor for staff.
• Lead on mental health initiatives in maternity and ensure compliance with Trust and NHS policies.

Skills & Experience :

• Knowledge of recent Government / Professional documents and their implications for service provision.
• Motivation to maintain professional development.
• Experience in acute and primary healthcare settings.
• Previous community and hospital experience.
• Ability to use flexible and innovative approaches tailored to individual client needs.
• Understanding of change management theories and their impact.

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and the job reference number - BS / / RM2.