Deputy Director of Midwifery
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £76,965.00 to £88,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £76965.00 - £88682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, CM20 1QX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9292-26-0061 |
Summary
Main duties of the job This is a senior leadership role in which the postholder will be responsible for operational direction and provision and management of nursing and midwifery services whilst ensuring the delivery of consistently high standard of care, patient experience and satisfaction. As Deputy Director of Midwifery the postholder will be accountable for the day-to-day delivery of the clinical business of the service and assumes delegated functions of corporate nursing or midwifery development programmes, midwifery and support staff recruitment and retention, measuring and improving standards of care and the patient experience, in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints. The post-holder will demonstrate a highly visible, authoritative and democratic leadership style, which is underpinned by the values of the Trust. Communications and key relationships Direct line management responsibility for the midwifery and gynaecology matrons Partnerships: Internally Women, people, and their families Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology Chief Nursing Officer Service Divisional Director Service Leads, Clinical Leads, Consultant and resident medical staff Associate Directors of Nursing, Senior Nurses and other nursing staff All clinical and non-clinical staff within the Division Service General Managers Heads of Department Heads of Professions Trust Board, Executive and Management Team Externally All Commissioning bodies NHS England Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership General Practitioners Other Local Trusts/ Providers Educational Bodies (GKT, Florence Nightingale Institute etc) Voluntary Bodies Other Relevant External Agencies NHS Elect Regional Chief Midwife and Deputy Directors and Heads of Midwifery Integrated Care Board The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.