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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Argyll and Bute HSCP is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Midwife to provide professional, clinical and strategic leadership across our maternity services. Working across remote and rural communities—including five Community Maternity Units and 23 inhabited islands—you will help shape a safe, high‑quality, person‑centred maternity service.
About the Role:
Provide visible, effective leadership across community maternity teams.Line manage Team Leads, Digital Midwife, PDM/Risk Midwife and Sonographers.Drive continuous quality improvement, governance, safety and evidence‑based practice.Support on‑call arrangements for local births and triage.Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance and development.Work collaboratively with NHS Highland, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and multidisciplinary partners.Contribute to strategic redesign and improvement of remote and rural maternity pathways.
About YouYou will bring:
NMC midwifery registration.Significant Band 7 (or equivalent) leadership experience.Evidence of post‑registration development.Strong skills in workforce planning, change management, quality improvement and governance.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A current driving licence and access to a car.
Why Join Us?This role offers the opportunity to lead and influence maternity care across one of Scotland’s most unique and diverse geographical areas, while being part of a supportive and forward‑thinking leadership team.
Informal EnquiriesFor more information, please contact:Beth.Wiseman2@nhs.scot, Senior Manager Child Health and Maternity or Lynsey.Callaghan@nhs.scot, Professional lead / Head of Maternity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Argyll and Bute HSCP is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Midwife to provide professional, clinical and strategic leadership across our maternity services. Working across remote and rural communities—including five Community Maternity Units and 23 inhabited islands—you will help shape a safe, high‑quality, person‑centred maternity service.
About the Role:
Provide visible, effective leadership across community maternity teams.Line manage Team Leads, Digital Midwife, PDM/Risk Midwife and Sonographers.Drive continuous quality improvement, governance, safety and evidence‑based practice.Support on‑call arrangements for local births and triage.Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance and development.Work collaboratively with NHS Highland, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and multidisciplinary partners.Contribute to strategic redesign and improvement of remote and rural maternity pathways.
About YouYou will bring:
NMC midwifery registration.Significant Band 7 (or equivalent) leadership experience.Evidence of post‑registration development.Strong skills in workforce planning, change management, quality improvement and governance.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A current driving licence and access to a car.
Why Join Us?This role offers the opportunity to lead and influence maternity care across one of Scotland’s most unique and diverse geographical areas, while being part of a supportive and forward‑thinking leadership team.
Informal EnquiriesFor more information, please contact:Beth.Wiseman2@nhs.scot, Senior Manager Child Health and Maternity or Lynsey.Callaghan@nhs.scot, Professional lead / Head of Maternity
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.