Responsibilities
- Providing expert midwifery leadership and acting as a role model for clinical excellence across maternity services. This will include supporting the Bronze on Call senior management rota.
- Supporting midwives in the management of women with complex needs, including the development of individualised care plans and decision‑making in complex situations.
- Leading strategic service development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety, outcomes and experiences for women and families.
- Promoting physiological birth, continuity of care and personalised maternity care pathways in line with national and local priorities.
- Developing and implementing evidence‑based policies, guidelines, standards and care pathways to support best practice in maternity care.
- Providing expert advice to senior leaders, multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations on midwifery practice, maternal wellbeing and public health initiatives.
- Developing and delivering education, training and workforce development programmes to support the ongoing professional growth of midwives and maternity staff.
- Leading and contributing to clinical audit, service evaluation, research and innovation activities to improve maternity services and inform future practice.
- Supporting women and families through specialist services, including the development of birth reflection and debrief services following.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and visionary Consultant Midwife to join the Women and Children's Service at Powys Teaching Health Board. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical leadership, strategic influence, education, research and consultancy across maternity services, promoting excellence in personalised, evidence‑based and woman‑centred care.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community‑based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well‑being.
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Consultant Midwife employer: Powys Teaching Health Board
Powys Teaching Health Board is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the communities they serve. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training support, particularly for Welsh speakers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Working in the beautiful region of Powys, practitioners have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive environment that values their contributions.
Contact Details:
Powys Teaching Health Board Recruitment Team
