Lead Midwife

The post holder will be an experienced senior midwife with proven leadership skills and evidence of collaborative working. They will work in partnership with the Network Clinical Leads and Network Manager in the development and implementation of the work programme in line with identified priorities relating to both the strategic Network and the MatNeo Safety Support Programme. They will provide leadership and support for distinct projects as well as providing expert midwifery advice to other network work streams and aspects of Network business. They will be a champion for Maternity services, acting as an advisory point of contact for stakeholders and provide support and clinical guidance to the Maternity and Neonatal Strategic Network leadership team, to ensure standards of Maternity service provision continue to improve across Wales.

The post holder will have a significant level of experience as a clinical midwife on the practicing register, with evidence of excellent leadership skills, inspiring others to improve standards and consistency of care for women across Wales. The post is advertised as permanent with the NHS Executive. The post holder will be required to travel to fulfil the requirements of the role. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.