Job summaryPlease Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated midwife to join our perinatal leadership team as Perinatal Compliance and Assurance Manager.
The national maternity and neonatal landscape is changing quickly. Key drivers include the Ockenden reports, the National Maternity Review, the Thirlwall Inquiry, the Maternity and Neonatal 10 Point Plan, and the NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme. The postholder will be central to making sure our service responds to these. You will turn national standards into practical action plans, keep evidence robust and accessible, and give the Trust Board, regulators, and system partners clear and accurate assurance.
We would love to hear from registered midwives who have at least three years' experience in midwifery or neonatal leadership and/or programme management who can demonstrateThe ability to analyse and report on complex data.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The confidence and ability to manage several projects at onceIf you have experience with the Maternity Incentive Scheme, the CQC assessment framework, or managing external inspections this would be a real advantage.
Main duties of the jobYou will be a visible, credible presence for the frontline perinatal multidisciplinary team, including maternity, neonatal, obstetric anaesthesia, and sonography colleagues. You will also be confident representing the Trust internally, and with the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board.
You will line manage a small team and will also take part in maternity training sessions where they relate to the role. You will also take part on the Midwifery Managers on call rota.
About usWe are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
DetailsDate posted06 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
59,798 to 67,020 a year
pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number252-8340027Job locationsDarent Valley HospitalDarent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road,DartfordDA2 8DAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn this role you will provide expert direction and guidance to the frontline perinatal MDT on meeting national standards and inquiry recommendations. You will support the Divisional Management Team and the Trust Head of CQC Quality and Compliance with regulatory assurance. You will chair working groups and contribute to departmental and divisional meetings. You will also monitor quality indicators so that improvement plans stay on track, and help develop policies and strategy.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesIn this role you will provide expert direction and guidance to the frontline perinatal MDT on meeting national standards and inquiry recommendations. You will support the Divisional Management Team and the Trust Head of CQC Quality and Compliance with regulatory assurance. You will chair working groups and contribute to departmental and divisional meetings. You will also monitor quality indicators so that improvement plans stay on track, and help develop policies and strategy.
Person Specification
Education and training
EssentialEducated to Masters level or has equivalent experience working at a senior level in clinical governance, compliance or assurance within NHS maternity/neonatal servicesRegistered MidwifeEvidence of CPDDesirableRecognised programme management qualification or relevant experienceRelevant Certification e.g. CIM, ChPPQualification in healthcare QIQualification in organisational change management
Knowledge and skills
EssentialAble to compile, analyse and report on complex dataExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to work on several projects concurrently, prioritise and manage a complex workloadAble to manage budgets and staff where requiredDesirableIn depth knowledge of relevant reports and recommendationsIn depth knowledge of Maternity Incentive SchemeIn depth knowledge of CQC assessment framework
Experience
EssentialAt least 3 years' experience in midwifery/neonatal leadership and/or programme/projectsExperience of overseeing small specialist teamsWorked in project teams and provided competent specialist adviceExperience of managing a project or programmeDesirableExperience in the monitoring and facilitation of external agency standardsExperience of managing inspections by the Care Quality Commission or other external bodiesExperience maintaining porfolios of organisational evidenceProgramme/project management
Person Specification
Education and training
EssentialEducated to Masters level or has equivalent experience working at a senior level in clinical governance, compliance or assurance within NHS maternity/neonatal servicesRegistered MidwifeEvidence of CPDDesirableRecognised programme management qualification or relevant experienceRelevant Certification e.g. CIM, ChPPQualification in healthcare QIQualification in organisational change management
Knowledge and skills
EssentialAble to compile, analyse and report on complex dataExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to work on several projects concurrently, prioritise and manage a complex workloadAble to manage budgets and staff where requiredDesirableIn depth knowledge of relevant reports and recommendationsIn depth knowledge of Maternity Incentive SchemeIn depth knowledge of CQC assessment framework
Experience
EssentialAt least 3 years' experience in midwifery/neonatal leadership and/or programme/projectsExperience of overseeing small specialist teamsWorked in project teams and provided competent specialist adviceExperience of managing a project or programmeDesirableExperience in the monitoring and facilitation of external agency standardsExperience of managing inspections by the Care Quality Commission or other external bodiesExperience maintaining porfolios of organisational evidenceProgramme/project managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. UK Registration
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDartford and Gravesham NHS TrustAddressDarent Valley HospitalDarent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road,DartfordDA2 8DAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameDartford and Gravesham NHS TrustAddressDarent Valley HospitalDarent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road,DartfordDA2 8DAUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Perinatal Compliance and Assurance Manager employer: National Health Service
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