Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- EXPERIENCE
Significant experience at Senior Management level in maternity services.
- EXPERIENCE
Expertise within the Delivery Suite setting
- EXPERIENCE
Proven track record of clinical management in a multi-disciplinary environment
- EXPERIENCE
Proven track record of planning and implementing service change
- EXPERIENCE
Proven track record of staff and budget management
- EXPERIENCE
A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Clear understanding of the national and local Healthcare agenda.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Record of achievement in managing performance.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings.
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Sound knowledge of Ockenden recommendations, Maternity Transformation, Better Births, Saving babies lives and NHS Resolution Maternity incentive Scheme
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Sound understanding of clinical Risk Management
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
First level registered Midwife
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clinical experience relevant to the post
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Qualification relevant to health care
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Midwifery Advocate
Job overview
Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) 12 Months
The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum care is a senior clinical leader responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to women, pregnant people and families during labour and birth.
As a key member of the maternity leadership team, the Matron provides visible, accessible, and authoritative presence across intrapartum services, including the Labour Ward, Birthing Centre, Obstetric Theatres and Maternity Triage and associated areas.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide visible clinical leadership across all intrapartum areas.
- Ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during labour and birth.
- Manage and support midwifery staff, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix.
- Lead on patient safety, clinical incidents, and national maternity safety initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement through audits, governance, and evidence-based practice.
- Support staff development, training, and performance management.
- Oversee infection control, safeguarding, and maintain a safe care environment.
- Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention.
- Manage budgets and support service efficiency improvements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role and contact Siobhan Harding as hiring manager for more information.
Interview date: TBC
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (maternity cover). The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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