Consultant Midwife

We are seeking an exceptional Consultant Midwife to provide expert leadership and innovation in the development and delivery of complex maternity care pathways across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a unique opportunity to shape trauma-informed, personalised and equitable care for women and birthing people with complex obstetric, medical, psychological or social needs. Working closely with the Deputy Directors of Nursing and Midwifery, Divisional Director of Nursing & Midwifery, MNVP and Clinical Directors, the post holder will lead multidisciplinary collaboration to improve safety, experience and outcomes across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.

You will act as a visible clinical leader and autonomous practitioner, maintaining direct clinical practice while influencing service design, governance, education and research. The role requires advanced expertise in complex midwifery assessment, shared decision-making and compassionate communication ensuring women are supported to make informed choices within a trauma-aware, psychologically safe environment.

The successful candidate will champion innovation, lead quality-improvement initiatives and represent the Trust at local, regional and national levels. A passion for reducing inequalities, promoting inclusion and co-producing care with women and families is essential.

This post offers the opportunity to shape practice, influence policy and support our maternity workforce to deliver world-class, compassionate and trauma-informed care aligned to our Trust's PROUD values.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

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The Consultant Midwife for Complex Care Pathways provides expert clinical leadership, strategic vision and evidence-based innovation within maternity services. Working collaboratively with the Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Divisional Director of Nursing & Midwifery and Clinical Director, the post holder will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of safe, personalised, and trauma-informed care for women and birthing people with complex obstetric, medical, psychological or social needs.

This role champions a holistic and inclusive approach, recognising the intersection between physical health, mental wellbeing, trauma history and social determinants of health. The Consultant Midwife will act as the professional and clinical lead for complex care pathways ensuring equitable access, shared decision-making and continuity across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.