Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) 12 Months The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum care is a senior clinical leader responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to women, pregnant people and families during labour and birth. As a key member of the maternity leadership team, the Matron provides visible, accessible, and authoritative presence across intrapartum services, including the Labour Ward, Birthing Centre, Obstetric Theatres and Maternity Triage and associated areas. Main duties of the job MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide visible clinical leadership across all intrapartum areas. Ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during labour and birth. Manage and support midwifery staff, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix. Lead on patient safety, clinical incidents, and national maternity safety initiatives. Drive continuous improvement through audits, governance, and evidence-based practice. Support staff development, training, and performance management. Oversee infection control, safeguarding, and maintain a safe care environment. Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention. Manage budgets and support service efficiency improvements. About us Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for. Details Date posted 14 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £63,665 to £70,887 a year pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 199-8251567-RB-HM-B Job locations Croydon University Hospital 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE Thornton Heath CR7 7YE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document whic