Job summary

The Deputy Director of Midwifery and Neonates will lead the strategic direction of the Perinatal Health Clinical Service Unit (CSU) which includes maternity services and neonatal services. The postholder will work closely with the Clinical Leads for both Obstetrics and Neonatal services, the Divisional Clinical Director and the Deputy Directors of Operations r on service provision and development.

Provide expert advice on complex midwifery issues to the Director of Nursing and to the Trust Executive Team and Board of Director. The post holder will be a member of the Directorate Management Team and will support the Director of Midwifery in delivering the directorates strategic direction, ensuring that the directorate contributes significantly to the achievement of corporate objectives and that effective governance arrangements within the framework of PSIRF are implemented and maintained. They will contribute to service and business planning and workforce development within maternity services.

Act for the Director of Midwifery when required at the Divisional Board and site and Group meetings. As one of the leadership midwives across MSE the postholder will be required to undertake professional corporate duties and represent MSE externally as required by the Director of Midwifery or Chief Nursing Officer.

You will be responsible for the delivery of high and consistently safe standards of maternity and neonatal care across all clinical areas.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the development of the midwifery and nursing profession through proactive involvement in local, regional and national forums
• Take overall responsibility for Perinatal Health responses to complaints ensuring responses are produced to the required standards in relation to timeframes and quality and are sensitive to the needs of the patients and their families.
• Provide expert nursing advice to Senior Management Teams / Board on strategic planning, policy, governance and legislation or formulate long term strategic plans - highly complex activities to be planned and organised which are on-going and may require adjustments.
• Lead on the preparation for external assessments and inspections being Responsible for supporting and leading on external bodies such as Care Quality Commission and to prepare action plans in response to areas of improvement and identify mechanisms to provide assurance on the quality of care being provide
• Interpret overall health service policy and strategy in relation to the provision of maternity care in order to establish goals and standards.
• To be jointly accountable with the Clinical Leads for Obstetrics & Neonatal Services to the Divisional General Manager and Divisional Clinical Director for the financial performance of all services within Women's Health, delegating authority to the Heads of Department as appropriate

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£94,356 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-WAC-BA-6910

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description Job responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered practicing midwife
• Significant evidence of continuous professional development
• Masters degree or equivalent level of experience
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to provide clear direction
• Significant budget management experience, including reducing costs, monitoring and determining corrective action.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, with individuals and groups. Present highly complex information.

Desirable

• Previous experience at 8c level
• Demonstrable experience of change management

Essential

Essential

• Signifcant evidence of continuous professional development
• Significant evidence of Management Development study pertaining to the role
• Knowledge of key policies and strategies

Person Specification Essential Essential Registered practicing midwife Significant evidence of continuous professional development Masters degree or equivalent level of experience Strong leadership qualities with the ability to provide clear direction Significant budget management experience, including reducing costs, monitoring and determining corrective action. Strong communication skills, written and oral, with individuals and groups. Present highly complex information. Desirable Previous experience at 8c level Demonstrable experience of change management Essential Essential Signifcant evidence of continuous professional development Significant evidence of Management Development study pertaining to the role Knowledge of key policies and strategies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)