Community Midwifery Team Leader

Job overview

As a Senior Midwife, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, women-centred maternity care, ensuring that services are safe, compassionate, and tailored to individual needs. You will oversee clinical care planning, support staff development, manage resources, and maintain high standards of governance and compliance. Acting as a role model and mentor, you will foster a supportive environment for both women and staff, promoting best practices and continuous improvement in line with professional and Trust standards.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, high-quality, women-centred care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation based on individual needs and evidence-based practice.
• Lead and support the midwifery team, acting as a role model and mentor, promoting professional development and a positive working environment.
• Oversee daily service operations, including staffing and rotas (e-roster), ensuring safe levels and efficient resource management.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, health and safety, and Trust policies, supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide expert advice and support to women, families, GPs, and colleagues, managing sensitive or complex issues with empathy and professionalism.
• Support training and development, ensuring staff complete mandatory training and fostering a strong learning culture.
• Monitor care quality and drive improvement, leading audits and quality initiatives to maintain high standards across the service.
• Deputise for the Matron when required, contributing to the effective running of the maternity service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.