An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, compassionate and credible senior midwifery leader to join University Hospital Southampton as Deputy Director of Midwifery. 

In this key senior role, you will deputise for the Director of Midwifery and provide professional and operational leadership across our maternity services, supporting the delivery of safe, high quality, personalised care and leading our contribution to national maternity priorities.

You will join the senior midwifery leadership team within Women & Newborn Services at one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England. Our maternity services provide care across obstetric and midwifery-led pathways, supported by strong multi-disciplinary working and a clear commitment to safety, learning and continuous improvement.

We are proud of our skilled, committed workforce and our ambition to continually improve outcomes and experience for women and birthing people, babies and families. You will work closely with senior clinical and corporate colleagues, system partners and maternity voices to help shape and deliver our service now and for the future.