Freya Ward Lead Midwife
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA21 4AT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-26-0265 |
Summary
Clinical and Operational Leadership Provide senior leadership for the antenatal and postnatal ward, ensuring care is delivered in line with Trust policies, national guidance and the NMC Code. Maintain a strong presence on the ward, offering clinical support, decision making assistance and reassurance to staff. Coordinate staff and resources to ensure safe patient flow, timely escalation and effective response to changes in acuity. Promote high quality transitional care for neonates in partnership with neonatal teams. Support intrapartum services when required during periods of high acuity. Communication and Collaboration Foster effective multidisciplinary collaboration with obstetricians, anaesthetists, neonatologists, maternity leadership teams and other clinical services. Communicate complex and sensitive information with empathy and clarity to women, families and staff. Engage with service users, families and the Maternity Voices Partnership to strengthen patient experience. Represent inpatient maternity services at internal and external meetings and forums. Governance, Quality and Safety Lead and contribute to clinical audits, incident investigations, data collection and quality improvement initiatives. Monitor performance, KPIs and care standards, sharing learning and implementing change where needed. Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines, policies, safeguarding processes and risk management systems. Contribute to the Maternity Incentive Scheme and related national programmes. Staff Management and Development Support workforce planning, rota management and safe staffing levels, responding promptly to sickness and gaps. Participate in recruitment, induction and continuous development of midwifery and support staff. Conduct appraisals, provide supervision and create a psychologically safe culture that promotes learning and improvement. Act as a role model for clinical excellence, professionalism and compassionate leadership. Resource and Equipment Management Ensure efficient use of financial and physical resources, maintaining equipment safety and managing stock levels effectively. Promote sustainable working practices and reduction of waste in line with Trust objectives. Information and Administration Ensure high standard record keeping, documentation and data protection in line with NMC standards and Trust policies. Use maternity information systems and electronic patient records to support safe, efficient care. Produce accurate reports relating to governance, incidents, audits and service evaluation. Education and Professional Standards Support student midwife placements and act as a practice supervisor or assessor. Contribute to maternity emergency training, including PROMPT and related drills. Maintain own professional development, meeting training, mandatory and revalidation requirements.