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Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover)

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Thornton Heath, CR7 7YEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

17 September 2026

8 days left

Job description

Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) 12 Months The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum care is a senior clinical l...

  • Provide visible clinical leadership across all intrapartum areas.
  • Ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during labour and birth.
  • 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.

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

Interview date: TBC

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 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.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

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

Desirable: - Masters Qualification relevant to health care; - Professional Midwifery Advocate

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

  • 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

  • Significant experience at Senior Management level in maternity services.
  • Expertise within the Delivery Suite 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

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First seen

9 September 2026

Last checked

9 September 2026

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