Required Skills
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Team Management
Staff Motivation
Change Management
Communication
Negotiation
Risk Management
Governance
Service Development
Financial Management
Data Analysis
Quality Improvement
Problem-Solving
Collaboration
Report Compilation
Presentation Skills
Performance Management
Patient Advocacy
Stakeholder Engagement
Healthcare Policy
Clinical Governance
Clinical Expertise
Clinical Education
Conflict Resolution
Decision-Making
Innovation
Influence
Crisis Management
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Director of Midwifery to lead the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-quality maternity care at their hospital in Truro. This senior role involves providing professional leadership to midwifery teams, ensuring continuous improvement, and working collaboratively with key stakeholders to foster a culture of safety and learning. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in senior operational management within an acute hospital setting, alongside significant leadership experience in midwifery.
Experience
Senior operational service management in acute hospital settings
Midwifery leadership at Band 8a or above
Team management and staff motivation
Service development and change management
Financial and staff management
Risk and governance management
Stakeholder collaboration and communication
Experience in preparing business cases and presenting to senior boards
Leading strategic changes in maternity services
Proven success in delivering high-quality, safe care
Experience in compiling reports and presenting complex data