At Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to be recognised as one of the safest and highest-performing maternity and neonatal services in the country. Supporting over 10,500 births each year, we provide care that is compassionate, clinically excellent, and centred on women and families. We are now seeking a Deputy Director of Midwifery, Women’s and Neonatal Services to bring inspirational and transformational leadership to our team. This is a pivotal role shaping strategy, culture and clinical excellence across maternity, gynaecology and neonatal services—keeping the life journey of the woman central to all decisions.
We are looking for a visible, experienced clinical leader with a deep understanding of the national maternity and neonatal landscape. You will be committed to safe, evidence-based care and confident in leading complex services through innovation and change. Your leadership will empower teams, strengthen governance, and build trust with women, families and communities. In return, you will join a Trust that is ambitious, inclusive and proud—where staff are supported to grow, collaborate and thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, high-performing service and shape the future of women’s and neonatal care. If you are ready to bring your expertise, passion and vision to our outstanding team, we look forward to hearing from you.
The post holder will have operational accountability for workforce, service delivery, clinical quality and safety, financial control, and delivery of the Trust’s strategy and corporate objectives. They will define objectives aligned to corporate goals, ensuring quality standards in Maternity, Gynaecology and Neonates are met, and addressing performance where required.
The Deputy Director of Midwifery and Nursing (DDoMN) is accountable for the delivery and performance of Midwifery, Gynaecology, and Neonatal nursing care within the division, ensuring compliance with care standards and regulatory requirements, including those set by the Care Quality Commission.
Working closely with the Divisional Director of Midwifery and Nursing, the DDoMN has lead responsibility for governance across Maternity, Gynaecology and Neonates. This includes oversight of infection control, health and safety, risk management, and managing serious incidents and complaints, ensuring actions are implemented and learning is embedded.
The post holder will ensure effective workforce planning, using national tools and policies, and advise the Trust Board on safe midwifery and nursing staffing levels. They will also lead on clinical standards, benchmarking, governance, and audit to ensure high-quality care across sites.
The DDoMN will deputise for the Divisional Director at Trust-wide committees and LMNS pillar meetings.
Please note: Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vicki Cochrane Job title: Divisional Director of Midwifery and Nursing Email address:
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