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Location
Salary
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata
Profession
Midwife
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Contract Type
10 months (This post is for 10 months fixed term, however, existing Trust employees are welcome to apply as a secondment providing you have agreement from your current line manager before applying)
Posted Date
10 Apr 2026

Job overview

The Intrapartum Lead Midwife is a senior midwife responsible for overseeing the care of women during labour and birth and ensuring safe,effective and woman centered care within the maternity services.

This role combines clinical expertise, leadership  coordination and quality improvement within the labour ward environment.

Main duties of the job

Improving safety and clinical outcomes

Leadership and staff support

Quality Improvements in maternity services

Enhancing women's experience of birth

Support coordination and escalation of care as needed

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification