Head of Midwifery

2d2 days ago

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth, GB · Full-time · £75,000 – £95,000

About this role

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust provides expert, compassionate care at Queen Alexandra Hospital, one of the largest on the south coast. Ranked third in the country for research, we embed education and training across the organisation. Join as Head of Midwifery if you are a strategic Registered Midwife advocating for patients and driving quality care.

Provide guidance and leadership to enhance patient safety, service quality, and exceptional patient experience. Implement innovative strategies that empower the workforce, aligning with staff development plans and departmental objectives. Collaborate with the Head of Midwifery on the Isle of Wight during planned absences.

Cultivate a culture engaging staff to deliver optimal care and promote effective teamwork. Work alongside the Director of Midwifery and Specialty Triumvirate to develop an annual business plan aligned with organisational objectives. Demonstrate effective group model collaboration with the Isle of Wight.

Be part of the senior midwifery team on-call requirements for out-of-hours and weekend cover. Accountable for operational maternity services 24/7, ensuring clinical governance and risk management. Foster continuous improvement through clinical audit and a positive safety culture.

Requirements

Registered Midwife with strategic leadership capabilities
Strong advocate for patients while driving quality care and continuous improvement
Experience providing guidance to enhance patient safety, service quality, and patient experience
Ability to cultivate a culture that engages staff and maximises their potential
Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement in maternity services
Eligible for applications only from individuals within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System
Demonstrated ability to develop business plans aligned with commissioning intentions

Responsibilities

Accountable for the direct delivery of operational maternity services 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
Visible in clinical areas to promote high standards of care and support staff delivery and morale
Ensure appropriate clinical governance, risk management, and quality and safety arrangements across services
Develop strategic and annual service plans in collaboration with the Maternity and Divisional Management team
Monitor service performance against targets and develop action plans to meet performance goals
Participate in senior midwifery team on-call requirements for out-of-hours and weekend maternity cover
Collaborate with the Head of Midwifery on the Isle of Wight during planned absences
Implement innovative strategies to empower workforce and align with departmental objectives

Benefits

Work at Queen Alexandra Hospital, one of the largest on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff
Embedding of education and training across the organisation
Ranked third in the country for research
Reciprocal arrangement with Isle of Wight for off-site work