Head of Midwifery, Gynaecology and Sexual Health | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Role summary: The post holder works within a multidisciplinary team, providing professional midwifery and nursing leadership, and supporting the Director of Midwifery with strategic direction for maternity and women’s services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, develop and implement maternity and related services aligned with national recommendations.
- Provide direct line management to band 8a and designated band 7 nursing and midwifery senior staff.
- Function as the visible clinical midwifery/nurse leader, setting standards of care and professionalism.
- Lead operational delivery, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice and meeting quality and environmental standards.
- Manage resources, budgets, and utilisation; hold managerial accountability for delivered services.
- Participate in Trust investigations, contribute to the healthcare governance agenda, and embed clinical governance.
- Support development of maternity research strategy and long‑term strategic plans in line with national policy.
- Ensure compliance with the NMC Code, revalidation, and evidence‑based standards.
- Lead infection prevention, patient experience and inclusive service user feedback mechanisms.
- Develop learning environment, training plans, and workforce development for nursing and midwifery staff.
- Represent the Trust, collaborate with partner organisations, and deputise for the Director of Midwifery when required.
Operational responsibilities: Deliver high‑quality services across acute and community settings, manage staff performance, conduct annual reviews, and oversee recruitment and retention strategies.
Strategic responsibilities: Inform and implement professional agendas, lead innovation, and drive transformational change to improve quality, experience and efficiency.
Qualifications and experience: (not specified in the posting).
Closing date: 25 May 2026
Contact Details:
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