Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology NursingSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustJob summary and context: This role sits within a hospital group structure formed by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Group Chief Nurse and Group Chief Medical Officer provide executive leadership together with the site leadership team to deliver quality and safety across maternity services.Job location: St George's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QTJob type: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: Band 8d, £99,808 to £113,803 per year (pro rata incl HCAs)Reference: 200-7438150-GO-SMBSeniority level: DirectorJob function: Health Care ProviderEmployer: St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAbout the roleThe post holder will provide strong operational and professional leadership to maternity and gynaecology services, supporting day-to-day site operations and driving transformative and efficient delivery of Trust services. The post holder is medically accountable to the Site Chief Nurse for the delivery of the quality agenda and patient safety, with the Group Chief Nurse holding overall accountability for maternity services. The post holder will work within the CWDT Division to support professional practice in line with statutory and governance requirements.Key responsibilitiesLead and develop midwifery and gynaecology services across the SW London and Surrey Heartlands Local Maternity System, including transformation work to deliver safety and the Better Births agenda.Lead a standardised approach to NHS Resolution Safety Actions, CNST recommendations, and SBLCB implementation.Support matrons and lead midwifery roles to ensure high standards of midwifery care.Develop a workforce structure to deliver a new care model, including agile response to the three-site hospital model and the Sutton site development.Regularly review Maternity Workforce Race Equality Standards data and champion the Anti-Racism Framework.Provide professional advice on womens health services and contribute to strategic development of services.Essential qualifications and trainingRegistered Midwife with NMCMasters degree or equivalentFormal leadership/management qualificationEvidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Desirable qualificationsTraining in quality improvement methodologyPerinatal Leadership Culture TrainingExperienceSenior level management and midwifery leadership experienceFinancial (budget) management and business skillsExperience leading service improvement projectsExperience facilitating and chairing meetingsInvolvement in quality governance and working in an acute environmentUnderstanding of statutory framework governing midwives, nurses and care staffAbility to interpret national and local policy driversDesirable experienceDivisional leadership experienceKnowledge of NHS policy at national, regional, and local levelsSkills and knowledgeExcellent communication and influencing skillsExperience leading teams with clear objectivesNegotiation, networking, and collaborative working abilitiesAbility to interpret policy and drive improvementProficiency with MS Office and complex reportingProblem solving and strategic thinkingPersonal attributesCommitment to NHS valuesInclusive, motivational leadership styleResilience under pressure and high personal driveIntegrity and tenacityOther informationDisclosures: This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and requires current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.Employer detailsSt George&aposs University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustSt George's Hospital NHS Foundation TrustBlackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT #J-18808-Ljbffr