Director of Midwifery – VSM / Band 9
Location: South East (on-site at least 4 days a week)
Contract: 12-month fixed term
Start Date: April/May 2025
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Are you an experienced and compassionate senior leader ready to make a real impact? We are seeking an accomplished Director of Midwifery to provide exceptional leadership and strategic direction, driving improvements in maternity care and supporting a high-performing team. This is a critical role requiring someone who can lead from the front, delivering exceptional outcomes for women, babies, and their families.
You’ll work closely with executive colleagues, influencing and shaping service delivery while embedding a culture of excellence and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Skills & Experience:
• NMC registered as a midwife.
• Proven ability to engage and influence staff across services.
• Experience working collaboratively with maternity voices, mothers, and families.
• A robust background in risk management and maintaining CNST standards.
• Senior-level leadership experience within an acute hospital setting.
WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS?
We’ve been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
If you have the experience and ability to be the driving force for excellence, leading a team and ensuring high standards of risk management, engagement, and service delivery, please APPLY NOW