Head of Midwifery

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced, compassionate and forward-thinking Head of Midwifery to provide senior professional, clinical and operational leadership across our maternity services. This is a pivotal leadership role within a complex, high-profile maternity service. Working closely with the Director of Midwifery and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for workforce, quality, safety and governance, providing clear assurance that services are safe, sustainable and continually improving. You will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of maternity services at OUH, balancing operational delivery with longer-term transformation and workforce sustainability. We are looking for a senior midwifery leader with a strong track record in clinical governance, safe staffing and service improvement, who is values-led and trauma-informed in their leadership approach. You will work in close partnership with women, families and communities, and act as a senior maternity leader within the local maternity and neonatal system, influencing system strategy and reducing inequalities in outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference for women, birthing people, babies and staff, within a Trust that is committed to compassionate leadership, learning and continuous improvement., The post holder will provide senior leadership across maternity services, ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care and achievement of agreed performance, quality and financial plan.

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
• Educated to Master's level of equivalent
Desirable criteria
• NHS Leadership programme Management qualification, Senior leadership experience within maternity services
• Proven experience of workforce planning, financial management and safe staffing
• Experience of leading on clinical governance, risk management and external assurance
• Evidence of leading at a senior level the strategic development of midwifery service
• Experience of leading successful complex change and developing high quality maternity services including experience of engaging and motivating staff to achieve Trust vision.
Desirable criteria
• Experience of system-level working within an LMNS or ICB footprint
• Experience of leading large-scale maternity quality or safety improvement programmes, Demonstrable understanding of relevant national strategy and policy and how this relates to services.
• Demonstrate experience of an analytical, problem-solving approach, Strong interpersonal, analytical and strategic leadership skills
• Able to manage a heavy and complex workloads and ability to manage change within a complex environment
• Aligned to Trust Values
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and compassionate leadership, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.