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Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Education
Registered Midwife
- Education
MSc or equivalent experience
- Education
Evidence of CPD
- Education
Teaching and assessing course
- Experience
Experience at Band 8a
- Experience
Sound clinical experience
- Experience
Staff management
- Experience
Operational management
- Skills and Knowledge
Prioritise work and manage multiple demands
- Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of contemporary issues
- Skills and Knowledge
IT skills / attention to detail
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education
Leadership Qualification
- Education
Evidence of research
- Experience
Experience of leading change
- Experience
Experience of representing the professional regionally / nationally
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior midwifery leader to provide clinical and professional leadership, expert clinical advice and management support to ensure that midwifery care is delivered to the highest standard across Inpatient services at St Thomas Hospital .
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of the role are the proactive and visible leadership and management of all resources across key areas of the midwifery service.
The Lead Midwife will be responsible for the teams within and the operational management and oversight of all Inpatient areas at St Thomas Hospital. These areas include; Hospital Birth Centre, Maternity Theatres and Enhanced care, Postnatal ward, Transitional Care Unit, Antenatal Ward and the Westminster Private Maternity Suite.
The lead midwife will provide direct line management and support to 3 Matrons who oversee each area.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Leadership and operational management of the specific clinical areas.
- Communication with a variety of stakeholders in the service , including service users, vaccination and screening teams, along with primary care and service managers of community estates
- Service improvement in the areas within the portfolio to work in line with the maternity strategy and Good to Outstanding Programme
- Be responsible for the safety and quality of care provided in the clinical areas
- Support , educate and develop the teams within the service
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 Lead Midwife for Maternity Inpatient Services with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £75,328 - £86,114 p.a. Inclusive of HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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