Job overview
Are you an inspiring midwifery leader looking for your next senior leadership challenge?
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we are seeking an exceptional Deputy Divisional Midwifery & Nursing Director to join our dedicated senior leadership team and work alongside our Divisional Midwifery & Nursing Director to shape the future of Women’s Health services across the Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and influence a diverse portfolio that includes Maternity Services, Gynaecology, Breast Services and the SAFE Centre (Sexual Assault Referral Centre), ensuring the delivery of compassionate, high-quality and safe care for women, babies and families across our communities.
A unique leadership opportunity
This post offers an exceptional development opportunity for an ambitious senior leader aspiring to become a future Head of Midwifery. You will gain invaluable experience leading large-scale transformation programmes, influencing strategic direction and working at the forefront of maternity service improvement within a progressive and supportive organisation.
If you are ready to make a lasting difference to women, babies, families and staff, and want to be part of an ambitious team committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the future of Women’s Health at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Divisional Midwifery & Nursing Director, you will be a visible, credible and inspirational leader, to provide professional, operational and strategic leadership across the division
We are seeking a leader who combines clinical credibility with strong operational expertise and a strategic mindset. You will play a key role in leading high-performing teams, driving service improvement, managing change and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care for women, babies and families.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across maternity, nursing, allied health professions and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help turn strategy into meaningful outcomes. You will support the delivery of our Nursing, Midwifery & AHP Strategy, Patient Experience and Involvement Strategy and Maternity & Neonatal Transformation Programme, while driving quality improvement, workforce development, performance and patient experience across the division.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference at a pivotal time for Women’s Health services. It is an ideal opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about service transformation, improving outcomes and experiences for patients, and developing the skills and experience needed for a future Head of Midwifery position. Join us and help lead our ambition to deliver outstanding care for every woman, baby and family we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As one of the region’s largest NHS organisations, we care for more than 370,000 people locally and provide specialist services to around 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria. Every role plays a vital part in ensuring patients and families receive the safe, compassionate and high-quality care they deserve.
You'll be a key part of the Women’s Health leadership team, working alongside the Divisional Midwifery & Nursing Director to support our services, our staff and our ambitious plans for the future.
At the heart of this role is people. We are looking for someone who enjoys supporting and inspiring teams, helping colleagues reach their full potential and creating a positive culture where everyone feels valued, empowered and able to thrive. You will be a visible and approachable leader, providing guidance, coaching and support while helping teams navigate change with confidence.
You'll work closely with colleagues across maternity, nursing, allied health professions and the wider multidisciplinary team to drive improvement and innovation. Together, you'll help shape services that are safe, compassionate and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.
This role also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting developments within Women’s Health, including our Maternity and Neonatal Transformation Programme, workforce development initiatives and quality improvement priorities. You'll play a key role in turning ideas into action, supporting staff engagement, improving patient experience and ensuring we continue to deliver outstanding care.
Whether you're looking to broaden your leadership experience or take the next step on your journey towards a future Head of Midwifery role, this position offers the chance to learn, grow and make a lasting impact while working with a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of recent operational management of large diverse teams
- Proven track record of integration of multiple projects across a large organisation
- Excellent project management skills.
- Full understanding of what good governance constitutes and its application to practice.
- Significant recent management experience at Band 8a or above of a midwifery/nursing team or service
- Experience of successfully managing staff engagement and leading change
- Experience of working within a senior management team
- Experience of leading service change
- Proven ability to manage resources effectively
- Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education at Masters’ module level or equivalent.
- Member of relevant professional body
- Honours Degree or equivalent
- Leadership qualification/certificate
Desirable
- Master’s Degree
- Registered Nurse (dual qualification)
- Post-graduate leadership programme
- Coaching qualification
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This advert is for Deputy Divisional Midwifery and Nursing Director with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 Per Annum, Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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