gesh Chief Midwifery Officer
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £113,557.00 to £129,443.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £113557.00 - £129443.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | Tooting, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9200-25-0721 |
Summary
Clinical and Professional Leadership The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a highly visible, authoritative, compassionate and transformational leadership style. Ensure visibility of the role in the clinical areas through a programme of patient safety walk arounds and engagement with frontline staff, enabling review of quality indicators and performance in partnership with the respective site leadership teams. Provide expert clinical advice, interpretation of national policy and will work with associated agencies such as the Local Maternity and Neonatal Services (LMNS) in the Integrated Care system to deliver and assure policy. Lead aspects of clinical integration and clinical, financial and workforce governance in line with the Trust Strategy Establish effective, professional multidisciplinary relationships both within the Trust and with external partners. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of developments and changes in legislation, national policy and guidance that relate to all aspects of midwifery practice and ensure that senior Trust management are updated and informed of impact on Trust services. To lead on enhancing excellent culture and close working relationships between with multi-professional staff across the Group Support the GCNO to develop, implement and measure the impact of the Midwifery Strategy Provide strong and effective midwifery input into the development and implementation of the Trusts strategic direction and goals. Be responsible for midwifery workforce planning, ensuring the effective recruitment, retention and development of midwives and support staff working within maternity which will positively affect the Trusts delivery of the maternity service and future plans. Lead and arbitrate, if necessary, on the development of the skills of the midwifery and support staff to ensure the level and distribution of competency necessary to meet with Trusts needs and expectations and be the final arbiter.