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Community Midwifery Services Lead Midwife

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Profession
Midwife
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
27 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent: Multi site working
Posted Date
11 Jul 2025

Job overview

Join Our Team as a Community Maternity Services Lead Midwife.

Are you a passionate, dedicated, and experienced midwife keen to lead a team that makes a real difference in the lives of women, birthing people and their families across Cambridgeshire, Greater Peterborough and surrounding borders.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Maternity Services Lead Midwife to join our innovative senior midwifery team and help shape the future of community-based maternity services.

About the Role:

As the Community Maternity Services Lead Midwife, you will be passionate to deliver high-quality, personalised care to women and families in our community.

Your role will involve leading a dynamic team of midwives, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring that the services provided are responsive to the diverse needs of the families we serve.

You will be a key driver in developing and enhancing services, leading with expertise, and supporting the continuous improvement of maternity care within our community.

Take the lead in shaping the future of  Community maternity care – your next opportunity starts here!

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support a team of midwives, ensuring they provide compassionate, evidence-based care.
  • Develop and implement service strategies that align with national guidelines and local needs.
  • Promote and deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred maternity services within the community.
  • Build strong relationships with families, offering guidance and support at every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.
  • Drive quality improvement projects to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide seamless, integrated care.
  • Provide leadership, participate in perinatal governance forums, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What We’re Looking For:

  • A qualified midwife with extensive experience in community maternity care.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience in managing or supervising a team.
  • Passion for providing holistic, woman-centred care in the community setting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families and colleagues.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Why Join Us?

  • Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping maternity services and improving outcomes for families in our community.
  • Growth: Access to continuous training and professional development, empowering you to reach your full potential.
  • Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional life.
  • Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values your expertise and input.

If you’re a passionate midwife with a leadership mindset, and you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in the community, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be a part of a forward-thinking team that truly values the care of women and birthing people.