Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior midwifery leader to provide clinical and professional leadership for Quality Governance and Risk Management. With expert clinical advice and management support to ensure that midwifery care is delivered to the highest standards.
Closing Date: 20th October 2025
Interview Date: 6th November 2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have lead responsibilityfor the operational management of Clinical Governance/Risk Management to enable safe, effective practice and service delivery within Maternity.
About us
Women Services lies within the Evelina London Women's and Children's Clinical Group
As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. Our directorate provides high quality care to patients across South East London, as well as delivering a range of specialist services both nationally and internationally. We treat approximately 40,000 gynaecology patients, and deliver 6,400 NHS births and 350 private births a year. We have one of the largest NHS IVF units in the UK, which includes our flagship Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis services. Alongside our clinical services, we are integrated with colleagues at Kings College London, delivering a significant programme of research and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will lead on the day to day delivery of effective clinical governance within the maternity services, in collaboration with the Womens Health MDT Team and the Head of Patient Safety and Quality, Evelina London.
- Responsibility for co-coordinating the day to day Maternity Clinical Governance and Risk Management,
- Provide specialist support and leadership to staff with regard to Risk Management and Clinical Governance.
- To be highly visible, accessible and approachable leader to staff, patients, carers, families and to thepublic, ensuring that open channels of communication are created and sustained, always aiming toimprove quality and the patient experience
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will lead on the day to day delivery of effective clinical governance within the maternity services, in collaboration with the Womens Health MDT Team and the Head of Patient Safety and Quality, Evelina London.
- Responsibility for co-coordinating the day to day Maternity Clinical Governance and Risk Management,
- Provide specialist support and leadership to staff with regard to Risk Management and Clinical Governance.
- To be highly visible, accessible and approachable leader to staff, patients, carers, families and to thepublic, ensuring that open channels of communication are created and sustained, always aiming toimprove quality and the patient experience
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- MSc or equivalent experience
- Evidence of CPD
- PSIRF Training
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
- Evidence of research
Experience
Essential
- Midwifery experience at senior level
- Sound clinical experience
- Staff management
- Operational management
Desirable
- Experience of leading change
- Experience of representing the professional regionally / nationally
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Prioritise work and manage multiple demands
- Experience in Risk and Governance
- IT skills / attention to detail
- Sound knowledge of Maternity incentive Schemes
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- MSc or equivalent experience
- Evidence of CPD
- PSIRF Training
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
- Evidence of research
Experience
Essential
- Midwifery experience at senior level
- Sound clinical experience
- Staff management
- Operational management
Desirable
- Experience of leading change
- Experience of representing the professional regionally / nationally
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Prioritise work and manage multiple demands
- Experience in Risk and Governance
- IT skills / attention to detail
- Sound knowledge of Maternity incentive Schemes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
