Transformation Project Midwife

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Luton seeks a Transformation Project Midwife to lead maternity transformation initiatives. This pivotal role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that align with national priorities while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. As a key figure working closely with staff and stakeholders, the Midwife will utilize strong leadership and data analysis skills to drive service improvements and enhance maternity care experiences. This position promotes innovation and continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

High-quality training and development

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• Expertise in midwifery practice and maternity care.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in service improvement.
• Ability to analyze and interpret maternity data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of maternity transformation projects.
• Provide expert clinical leadership and support to staff.
• Collaborate with service users and stakeholders to improve services.

Skills

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Midwifery qualification

Job description

The Transformation Project Midwife will play a key role in supporting the planning, development, coordination, and delivery of maternity transformation programmes in partnership with the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS). These programmes will align with the overarching objectives of the National Maternity Transformation Programme (The Three-Year Delivery Plan for Maternity and Neonatal Service) and will also respond to national and local priorities, including:

• Ockenden and Kirkup recommendations
• Maternity and Neonatal Three-Year Delivery Plan
• Maternity Incentive Scheme (CNST)
• NHS Equity and Equality Guidance
• NHS Long Term Plan

Working under the leadership of the Consultant Midwife, the post holder will provide expert midwifery input to support service improvement initiatives and transformation activities. They will demonstrate strong leadership, change management, negotiation, and communication skills to help overcome barriers to progress and support the delivery of high quality, safe, and personalised maternity care.

This role also has identified hours working with the LMNS with the direction of the ICB Chief Midwife. We are seeking a Transformation Midwife to lead and drive maternity service improvement projects across the Trust. This role combines clinical expertise with programme leadership to deliver change that aligns with national and local priorities. You will plan, coordinate, and monitor transformation initiatives, manage risks, and ensure projects stay on track.

You will provide visible clinical leadership, supporting quality improvement, audits, incident reviews, and embedding learning into practice. Using maternity data, you will track progress, identify variation, and inform service priorities.

Collaboration is key: you will work closely with staff, service users, LMNS leads, and external partners to co‑produce initiatives, share best practice, and promote inclusive, system‑wide working.

You will champion innovation, continuous improvement, and workforce development, supporting colleagues to apply transformation tools and improve services.

The role also includes providing clinical support as needed, ensuring safe, patient‑centred care, and reporting progress, risks, and outcomes to governance groups and LMNS boards.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Programme & Change Management

Lead the planning, delivery, and monitoring of maternity transformation projects, ensuring alignment with national and local priorities. Act as a link between LMNS workstreams, ICB teams, and sub‑groups, providing coordination, reports, and business case support. Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to maintain project momentum.

Clinical Leadership & Governance

Provide expert clinical leadership, ensuring improvement initiatives are evidence‑based and aligned with policy. Lead action plans following audits, reviews, and inspections, embedding learning into practice. Support staff in maintaining high standards of patient care and professional practice.

Data‑Driven Improvement

Analyse local and national maternity data to track progress, identify variation, and inform priorities. Ensure accurate reporting for transformation metrics and governance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Co‑Production

Collaborate with staff, service users, and external partners to co‑produce initiatives and facilitate shared learning. Promote system‑wide engagement and inclusion.

Capacity Building & Culture Change

Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and inclusive leadership. Support staff in applying transformation tools and improving service delivery.

Reporting & Accountability

Prepare updates, dashboards, and presentations for LMNS boards and governance groups. Report progress, risks, and outcomes, ensuring timely escalation.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide high‑quality midwifery care and support colleagues when needed, promoting safe, patient‑centred practice.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting‑edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.