NHS Forth Valley provides health services across a population of 306.000. There are currently 3500 Nursing & Midwifery WTE staff employed. We work in partnership with two local council and integration boards to deliver improved health and social care for our local communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative Director of Midwifery for NHS Forth Valley. As a member of the NMAHP Directorate reporting directly to the Executive Nurse Director you will be a key contributor in the delivery of safe, effective and person centred, compassionate care to the people of Forth Valley.

You will be accountable for the provision of midwifery and nursing leadership, providing direction, leadership, support, and guidance within the midwifery, women’s health and early years agenda, including, but not limited to maternity, neonates, paediatrics, gynaecology, sexual health services. You will also provide leadership and guidance working closely with Public Health to shape the agenda related to maternity, women’s health, and children’s health agenda.

You will be able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and have a proven track record of building high performing teams bringing about change, in a complex healthcare system. Experienced in corporate work and as a key member of the senior nursing leadership team you will be expected to contribute beyond your defined portfolio.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.