Interim Head of Midwifery

Interim Head of Midwifery – Healthcare Organisation, South East England – Start ASAP – circa 6 Months – Band 8c

We are currently working with our client, a healthcare organisation based in the South East England, who are looking for a new Interim Head of Midwifery.

This role is looking to start ASAP and will be for circa 6 months. The Interim Head of Midwifery job will ideally be performed on a full-time basis. Regarding remuneration, this role falls inside IR35 and is band 8c, preferably via a Fixed Term Contract. In addition, the successful candidate will need to have some weekly on-site presence.

Job Role - Reporting to the Director of Midwifery, key duties will include;

• Facilitating strategic development and capacity-building for senior leaders within maternity services
• Collaborating with stakeholders to shape and implement a forward-looking vision for maternity service provision
• Providing operational leadership and direction for Midwives and nursing staff with the Maternity Service
• Strengthening and improving safety and quality improvements, clinical guidelines, and operational clinical policies
• Improving patient safety and patient experience

The Person - Successful candidates will need to have worked a similar role previously. A leadership Midwifery background of working for an NHS organisation would be very desirable for this role. The postholder must be a registered midwife with a current NMC (UK) registration.

How to Apply – If you would like to apply for this position, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV that supports the criteria set out in the person specification as well as your contact details, availability, and desired rate. Due to the number of applications, we are currently receiving for roles, we will only be in contact with candidates who meet the required criteria to discuss the role further.