Associate Director of Midwifery and Neonates Westcliff on Sea

Job summary

Associate Director of Midwifery and Neonates

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to take on the pivotal role of Associate Director of Midwifery and Neonates which includes both maternity, neonatal and gynaecology services.

In this role, you will set and lead the strategic direction of the maternity, neonatal and gynaecology services, working closely with the Clinical Lead for Obstetrics, Neonates and Gynaecology, the Divisional Clinical Director, and the Divisional General Manager to shape service provision and drive forward innovation and improvement.

You will act as a trusted adviser on complex midwifery and nursing issues to the Director of Nursing, the Trust Executive Team, and the Board of Directors, ensuring your expertise influences decisions at the highest level.

With responsibility for the delivery of safe, high-quality care across all maternity and gynaecology services, you will lead on embedding a strong governance and safety culture. As a key member of the divisional management team, you will also provide assurance around patient experience and outcomes, while driving the continued development and implementation of our Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader with the passion, expertise, and influence to make a lasting impact on women's health services and patient care across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the development of the midwifery profession through proactive involvement in local, regional and national forums.
• To lead on the preparation for assessments and inspections from external bodies such as Care Quality Commission and to prepare action plans in response to areas of improvement and identify mechanisms to provide assurance on the quality of care being provided.
• To support the Divisional General Manager in the marketing, planning and commissioning of services, adjusting plans or strategies.
• Review on a regular basis the Women's Health performance and co-ordinate the collection, analysis and presentation of appropriate performance information to clinical teams both on a service and divisional level.
• Ensure professional standards are maintained and continuous service improvement through leadership, effective succession planning, effective teamwork and empowerment of clinicians.
• Ensure that the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council relating to nursing and midwifery are monitored and met in the Division.
• Utilise outputs from audit, feedback, risk management, incident reporting, complaints etc. to determine changes to both education/training and clinical practice across the service.
• Ensure professional standards are maintained and continuous service improvement through leadership, effective succession planning, effective teamwork and empowerment of clinicians.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted 17 August 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 8c

Salary £79,504 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 390-WAC-SO-6987-A

Job locations Southend Prittlewell Chase Westcliff on Sea SS0 0RY United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on this varied and rewarding role, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant evidence of management development study pertaining to the role
• Evidence of continued personal and professional development
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to provide clear direction
• Significant budget management experience
• Experience of project management
• Significant experience of managing and motivating staff within a team
• Knowledge of key policies and strategies
• Experience of project management
• Able to think and work strategically to achieve agreed objectives

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Midwife
• Masters degree or equivalent level of experience

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

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website

Employer details

Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address Southend Prittlewell Chase Westcliff on Sea SS0 0RY United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

PA to DoM

Tracy Cater

tracy.cater@nhs.net

01268524900

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