Job summary The post holder will play a key role in monitoring standards in the delivery and quality of midwifery care. They are responsible for the implementation of the Trust Nursing and Midwifery strategy in the clinical area to support delivery of the corporate nursing and midwifery agenda. Main duties of the job The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the management and development of the specialist area, with the following criteria: Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of care Monitors and ensures maintenance of standards of care Monitors and ensure high quality of care for women / birthing people and their family Expert clinical practitioner within own sphere clinical area Formulates and implement policies within own sphere Participates in directorate, corporate and external groups including risk management Supervises, deploys and develops staff Participates in research and audit Proactive in resource and financial management About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8582DG Job locations Northwick Park/Central Middlesex/Ealing hospitals Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife or NMC register Degree/Masters Diploma in related subject Specialist /Teaching qualification Desirable Professional Midwifery Advocate qualification Masters degree or working towards Leadership course/qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Significant experience within specialist field Knowledge of working with complex family situations Skilled in working with other partner agencies Experience of contributing to IMR's/SI's Understanding of safeguarding Child protection Experience of effectively manage a team Knowledge of quality standard setting Research and audit skills Demonstrable leadership and management skills Experience of conflict resolution and complaints handling Experience of multi-agency working Desirable Previous management / leadership experience Budget management Skills, Abilities & Attributes Essential Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information Negotiation skills IT skills Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife or NMC register Degree/Masters Diploma in related subject Specialist /Teaching qualification Desirable Professional Midwifery Advocate qualification Masters degree or working towards Leadership course/qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Significant experience within specialist field Knowledge of working with complex family situations Skilled in working with other partner agencies Experience of contributing to IMR's/SI's Understanding of safeguarding Child protection Experience of effectively manage a team Knowledge of quality standard setting Research and audit skills Demonstrable leadership and management skills Experience of conflict resolution and complaints handling Experience of multi-agency working Desirable Previous management / leadership experience Budget management Skills, Abilities & Attributes Essential Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information Negotiation skills IT skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park/Central Middlesex/Ealing hospitals Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)