Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Services

Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Services

Date Posted: 2026-09-26T00:00:00

Location: City of London, Greater London, GB, EC4N 6JD

Application Deadline: 2026-12-26T03:00:38.393

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow. Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough. We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care. Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.

Job overview

The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Services is a senior clinical leader responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to women, pregnant people, and families throughout the antenatal and postnatal journey. As a key member of the maternity leadership team, the Matron provides a visible, accessible, and authoritative presence across outpatient services, including Community and Continuity of Care teams, Antenatal Clinic, Maternity Diabetic screening team, Fetal and Maternal Medicine. The role supports excellence in clinical practice, continuity of care, and partnership working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure positive outcomes and experiences for service users.

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership across all outpatient areas.


• Ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during the antenatal and postnatal period.


• Manage and support midwifery staff, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix.


• Lead on patient safety, clinical incidents, and national maternity safety initiatives.


• Drive continuous improvement through audits, governance, and evidence-based practice.


• Support staff development, training, and performance management.


• Oversee infection control, safeguarding, and maintain a safe care environment.


• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention.


• Manage budgets and support service efficiency improvements.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon, and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS, everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role and contact Chloe Bruney as hiring manager for more information.

Interview date:

TBC

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Essential criteria: First level registered Midwife, Clinical experience relevant to the post, Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role


• Desirable criteria: Masters Qualification relevant to health care, Professional Midwifery Advocate

Knowledge and understanding

• Clear understanding of the national and local Healthcare agenda.


• Record of achievement in managing performance.


• Experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings.


• Sound knowledge of Ockenden recommendations, Maternity Transformation, Better Births, Saving babies lives and NHS Resolution Maternity incentive Scheme.


• Sound understanding of clinical Risk Management.

Experience

• Significant experience at Senior Management level in maternity services.


• Expertise within the outpatient maternity setting.


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• Proven track record of planning and implementing service change.


• Proven track record of staff and budget management.


• A good understanding of the changing NHS environment.

Your recruitment team

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for more information. Interview date: TBC Person specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential criteria First level registered Midwife Clinical experience relevant to the post Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role Desirable criteria Masters Qualification relevant to health care Professional Midwifery Advocate KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Essential criteria Clear understanding of the national and local Healthcare agenda. Record of achievement in managing performance. Experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings. Sound knowledge of Ockenden recommendations, Maternity Transformation, Better Births, Saving babies lives and NHS Resolution Maternity incentive Scheme Sound understanding of clinical Risk Management EXPERIENCE Essential criteria Significant experience at Senior Management level in maternity services. Expertise within the outpatient maternity setting Proven track record of clinical management in a multi-disciplinary environment Proven track record
of planning and implementing service change Proven track record of staff and budget management A good understanding of the changing NHS environment Your recruitment team The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us: E: ##### #J-18808-Ljbffr

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow. Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough. We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care. Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon Job overview Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Services The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Services The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Services is a senior clinical leader responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to, evidence-based practice. Support staff development, training, and performance management. Oversee infection control, safeguarding, and maintain a safe care environment. Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention. Manage budgets and support service efficiency improvements. Working for our organisation Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares