Senior Midwife Leader, Maternity Care & Innovation

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Senior Charge Midwife to join the maternity leadership team at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The post holder has 24-hour clinical responsibility, leads a multidisciplinary team, and drives high-quality, safe care for women and babies.

visa sponsorship may be available; permanent roles with negotiable hours, including full-time or part-time patterns. Excellent opportunities for professional development within a large NHS maternity service.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
• Degree educated or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality maternity care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and patient safety standards.
• Manage workforce planning and staffing resources; support staff development and wellbeing.
• Drive service improvement through audit, evidence-based practice and patient feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication skills

Workforce planning

Clinical governance

Service improvement

Education

NMC registration

Degree educated

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Senior Charge Midwife to join the maternity leadership team at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The post holder has 24-hour clinical responsibility, leads a multidisciplinary team, and drives high-quality, safe care for women and babies.

visa sponsorship may be available; permanent roles with negotiable hours, including full-time or part-time patterns. Excellent opportunities for professional development within a large NHS maternity service.