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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Portsmouth
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AI generated summary

  • You need a Master's degree, leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in service improvement, project management, and maternity services.
  • You will ensure high-quality, safe maternity services, lead clinical governance, drive workforce planning, collaborate with partners, and maintain a visible leadership presence to support staff and patients.

Requirements

  • Registered Midwife
  • Master’s degree or equivalent qualification/ experience
  • Management qualification or equivalent experience in leadership qualification or evidence of working toward this.
  • Post graduate qualification in a Health-related subject.
  • Evidence of Continual Professional development
  • Experience and/or teaching qualification.
  • Published work in a clinical or health care area.
  • Mentoring/Coaching Qualification
  • A clear understanding of leadership and team dynamics, including what factors make a successful organisation.
  • Highly developed leadership skills, including demonstrable transformational style.
  • Strong team player
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • An understanding of all staff groups and agencies/stakeholder across the health community
  • Strong relationship development and management skills with senior management, peers, and senior clinical colleagues
  • Thorough understanding of current national agenda around maternity services
  • A clear understanding of and commitment to the current and changing agenda within the NHS.
  • Ability to think strategically and analyse complex problems and interact in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills - computer literate around main maternity applications, Datix, using excel, data interrogation and analysis.
  • Ability to develop and manage staff including capability & disciplinary management.
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Experience of project leading
  • Significant post-registration experience
  • Broad range of experiences in varied settings and roles
  • Experience of leading and managing staff and clinical services
  • Experience of successfully leading, changing, and managing services in a complex health organisational environment
  • Evidence of effective delivery of complex projects
  • Evidence of contribution to midwifery/strategy development and implementation
  • Proven experience of quality improvement and clinical governance
  • Experience of maternity contracting/commissioning processes
  • Experience of leading cost improvement initiatives
  • Work without direct supervision to achieve the objectives of the post.
  • Working in an environment which demands high levels of energy, stamina and enthusiasm.
  • Managing budgets within financial standing orders
  • Workforce planning, recruitment, and selection of staff
  • Working under pressure, prioritising work, and meeting deadlines
  • Utilise a variety of advanced communication skills to communicate to a range of different audiences clearly and succinctly verbally, electronically and in writing.
  • Being a highly credible leader who can command respect.
  • Recent and proven experience of operationally leading and managing complex services.
  • Experience of budget Management
  • Experience of service improvement and/or transformational change
  • Experience of developing and implementing alternative models of care
  • Experience of working/linking with academic organisations
  • Experience of working across organisational boundaries
  • Knowledge of modernisation tools and techniques

Responsibilities

  • As Head of Midwifery, you will be accountable for the delivery of high quality, safe maternity services, ensuring effective staffing, patient flow, and optimal clinical outcomes while maintaining a visible and supportive leadership presence within clinical areas.
  • You will lead on clinical governance, embedding robust risk management processes, continuous quality improvement, and a strong safety and Just Culture that promotes openness, learning, and psychological safety, ensuring services are evidence-based and aligned with national standards. Working closely with the Director of Midwifery and senior teams, you will drive strategic and annual service planning, contribute to transformation and financial sustainability, and ensure performance targets are met through monitoring, improvement planning, and data-driven assurance.
  • You will lead workforce planning and development, supporting recruitment, retention, education, and staff wellbeing, while ensuring effective implementation of HR policies and fostering an inclusive and motivated workforce.
  • In addition, you will collaborate with system partners to co-produce services with women and families, ensuring their voices shape maternity services. Participation in the senior midwifery on-call rota is required, providing expert leadership and in doing so, you will help deliver a maternity service that is safe, equitable, personalised, and responsive, underpinned by compassionate leadership and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Head of Midwifery position?

The salary range for the Head of Midwifery position is £79,504 - £91,609 per annum.

How many hours per week is the role?

The role is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week.

What qualifications are essential for this position?

Essential qualifications include being a Registered Midwife, having a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification/experience, and holding a management qualification or demonstrating equivalent leadership experience.

Is the position permanent?

Yes, the Head of Midwifery position is a permanent contract.

What are the key responsibilities of the Head of Midwifery?

Key responsibilities include leading the delivery of high-quality maternity services, overseeing clinical governance, workforce planning, and collaborating with system partners to enhance maternity care.

Is participation in the senior midwifery on-call rota required?

Yes, participation in the senior midwifery on-call rota is required for this role.

What are some desirable qualifications for this position?

Desirable qualifications include experience in teaching, published work in a clinical or healthcare area, and a mentoring/coaching qualification.

What skills are required for the Head of Midwifery role?

Required skills include highly developed leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to think strategically and analyze complex problems.

What experience is essential for applicants?

Essential experience includes significant post-registration experience, managing clinical services, and leading quality improvement initiatives.

What additional benefits does the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust offer?

Additional benefits include access to an on-site nursery, beach hut, wellness center with gym and swimming pool, and various staff networks and recognition awards.

Is there support for staff's health and wellbeing?

Yes, the health and wellbeing of staff is a priority, and various support measures and resources are provided.

What is the work environment like for this role?

The work environment demands high levels of energy, stamina, and enthusiasm, requiring effective prioritization and management under pressure.

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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital trusts in the country, treating over half a million patients each year. The Trust is the second largest employer in Portsmouth. We provide comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. We also offer some speciality services to a wider catchment of around two million people. Our population is characterised by its diversity – the rural and the urban, areas of wealth juxtaposed with real pockets of deprivation, and gaps in life expectancy. Most of our services are provided at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, but we also offer a range of outpatient and diagnostic facilities closer to patients’ homes in community hospital sites and at local treatment centres throughout South East Hampshire, including St Mary's Treatment Centre, Gosport War Memorial Hospital and Petersfield Community Hospital.