Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join Hywel Dda University Health Board as the next Head of Midwifery within the Children's, Women and Families Clinical Care Group. The Head of Midwifery will be professionally accountable to the Director of Midwifery Professional Governance Lead and operationally to the General Manager, supporting the strategic progress and direction of the services whilst having operational control.
The Head of Midwifery is a key leadership role providing operational and professional direction for midwifery and maternity services across HDUHB, in line with national and legislative requirements and standards.
Be responsible for the professional standards of care and practice for Midwives and associated staff (e.g. Health Care Support Workers) within Maternity services.
Ensure that there are systems in place for revalidation and performance management.
Be accountable for quality and safety in Midwifery structure.
Provide leadership, strategic direction, and professional support to staff within the services.
Directly line manage and provide support to the Midwifery Managers across the Clinical Care Group.
We are a multi-site HB with 2 obstetric lead units and a stand-alone midwifery unit with multiple community midwifery teams.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work with the Director of Midwifery, Professional Governance Lead, General Manager, Senior Clinicians, and multi-disciplinary team colleagues in developing high quality, safe, effective and efficient integrated service for Midwifery.
Provide leadership in delivery of service and corporate objectives.
The post-holder will enable effective delivery integrated services which reflect local community needs and a streamlined approach to care that is equitable and accessible.As a key member of the Children Women and Family Clinical Care Group they will participate in long term strategic planning for services provision to ensure they fit within the overall Health Board transformational plans and meet the needs of the local population.
Summarise documents and analyse data from a range of sources to develop options and risks and opportunities to develop the service.Be responsible for policy implementation and development for the service, and as part of the Children, Women's and Family Health Clinical Care Group participate in long term service planning and strategy development.
To support the Site Management Team ensuring that effective patient flow, discharge and transfer of care processes are maintained.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during your employment with us.
If successfully shortlisted, you will be asked to complete psychometric assessments. Information regarding these and the stakeholder panels/interview will be sent to you following completion of shortlisting.
Stakeholder panels will be held on 05/08/2025.
Interviews will be held on 06/08/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during your employment with us.
If successfully shortlisted, you will be asked to complete psychometric assessments. Information regarding these and the stakeholder panels/interview will be sent to you following completion of shortlisting.
Stakeholder panels will be held on 05/08/2025.
Interviews will be held on 06/08/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Midwife Level 1 (Active NMC registration)
- Master's level qualification or evidence of continuous management development to master's level and commitment to undertake the relevant master's level study
- Extensive knowledge of the maternity services with evidence of holding senior Midwifery management posts within an NHS organisation
- Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, standards and the wider NHS
- Extensive knowledge and experience of achieving the professional regulatory requirements as set out by the NMC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A demonstrable track record of achievement in a senior midwifery manager position and proven experience of clinical leadership.
- Financial management experience including evidence of delivery within budgets and time scales.
- Experience of major service and organisation change.
- Proven track record in practice development and education.
- In depth knowledge of the quality and safety requirements of the service which includes governance processes /risk management and audit.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Attend meetings outside the Health Board as required
- Ability to take part in the Health Board Maternity Managerial on-call process
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Midwife Level 1 (Active NMC registration)
- Master's level qualification or evidence of continuous management development to master's level and commitment to undertake the relevant master's level study
- Extensive knowledge of the maternity services with evidence of holding senior Midwifery management posts within an NHS organisation
- Knowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance, standards and the wider NHS
- Extensive knowledge and experience of achieving the professional regulatory requirements as set out by the NMC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A demonstrable track record of achievement in a senior midwifery manager position and proven experience of clinical leadership.
- Financial management experience including evidence of delivery within budgets and time scales.
- Experience of major service and organisation change.
- Proven track record in practice development and education.
- In depth knowledge of the quality and safety requirements of the service which includes governance processes /risk management and audit.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Attend meetings outside the Health Board as required
- Ability to take part in the Health Board Maternity Managerial on-call process
Desirable
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).
