Role Summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for the role of Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery (DADOM). This pivotal position supports the Director of Midwifery (DOM) and the Associate Director of Midwifery (ADOM) in delivering exceptional maternity and gynaecology services.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Mainly based in Barnstaple Hospital, the DADOM is responsible for providing robust operational and professional leadership, effectively managing both workforce and resources. This role involves working closely with the DOM and ADOM, offering expert advice on midwifery and maternity matters at Trust level.

In this capacity, the DADOM exemplifies high professional standards, leading midwifery and nursing staff with integrity. They are accountable to the DOM for upholding the quality agenda and providing professional leadership to the midwifery and gynaecology nursing teams, ensuring effective professional practice in line with clinical governance requirements.

Collaboration is a key aspect of this role. The DADOM works alongside a multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Leads, Matrons, the Quality and Safety Team, the Maternity and Neonatal Voice Partnership (MNVP), and service managers. Together, they ensure that gynaecology and maternity care is safe, evidence-based, and tailored to the needs of service users.

Royal Devon University Healthcare takes pride in fostering a positive workplace culture that values and supports all staff. Joining the relatively new leadership team as DADOM means contributing to a dynamic period of growth and development. The organisation is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, recognising that a supportive culture is essential for delivering outstanding care.

This is an invitation to join on this journey to excellence and become part of a dedicated team striving for the highest standards in maternity and gynaecology services.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with On calls.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Angela Bellamy, Director of Midwifery at As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.