The Head of Midwifery & Sexual Health is a key position within the Directorate and Health Board, with a prime focus on the delivery of high quality, safe, compassionate, and effective care.
Provide highly visible, authoritative clinical leadership in terms of strategy, operations, and professional practice, in line with the Powys IMTP and Welsh Government Policy frameworks., The post-holder is the Health Board expert on all matters pertaining to Midwifery and will advise the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, as well as wider members of the Executive Team, on the development and delivery of modern, effective Maternity and Sexual Health Services for the Powys population. Work with multi-agency partners to improve health care provision across organisational boundaries and take responsibility for promoting and improving the health and wellbeing of the population.
Lead on midwifery development programmes, midwifery staffing to include recruitment, retention and workforce planning, measuring and improving standards of care and patient/client experience, the delivery of agreed objectives, targets, quality standards and budget management as per the IMTP and service plan.
Be an active member of the Heads of Nursing & Midwifery Group, providing leadership and direction of the professional agenda in Powys. Also represent Powys on local, regional and national forums.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We'll value your contribution whether you're looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it's entirely your choice. Once you've applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.