Job summaryClinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) 12 MonthsThe 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 jobMAIN 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 usCroydon 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.
DetailsDate posted14 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 8a
Salary£63,665 to £70,887 a year
pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer)
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number199-8251567-RB-HM-A
Job locationsCroydon University Hospital
530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role and contact Siobhan Harding as hiring manager for more information.
Interview date: TBC
Person SpecificationEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSEssential- First level registered Midwife
- Clinical experience relevant to the post
- Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role
Desirable- Masters Qualification relevant to health care
- Professional Midwifery Advocate
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDINGEssential- Clear understanding of the national and local Healthcare agenda.
- Record of achievement in managing performance.
- Experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings.
- Sound knowledge of Ockenden recommendations, Maternity Transformation, Better Births, Saving babies lives and NHS Resolution Maternity incentive Scheme
- Sound understanding of clinical Risk Management
EXPERIENCEEssential- Significant experience at Senior Management level in maternity services.
- Expertise within the Delivery Suite setting
- Proven track record of clinical management in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Proven track record of planning and implementing service change
- Proven track record of staff and budget management
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
