Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team for an experienced and inspirational midwifery leader as a Midwifery Matron for Inpatient Services on a 12-month fixed-term, part-time basis, of 18.5hrs a week.

Working alongside the existing Inpatient Services Midwifery Matron, you will provide visible leadership across our inpatient maternity services, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care for women, birthing people, babies and families. We are seeking a passionate leader who can support staff to thrive, promote a positive culture, and drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and operational colleagues to ensure inpatient services remain safe, effective, responsive and patient-centred.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to the leadership and development of our inpatient maternity services while benefiting from the flexibility of a job-share arrangement. You will join a forward-thinking maternity leadership team committed to safety, kindness, inclusivity and delivering the best possible outcomes and experiences for women, babies and families.

Alongside the contracted hours for the role, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in the maternity manager on-call rota, providing senior operational and professional leadership support outside of normal working hours.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: Depending on experience £57,528 - £64,750 - Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 188-SNM141126-I

Job responsibilities

• Providing visible clinical and operational leadership across inpatient maternity services.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe and personalised care for women, birthing people and families.
• Promoting compliance with national standards, regulatory requirements and local quality objectives.
• Supporting effective patient flow and operational performance across inpatient areas.
• Leading, motivating and developing maternity teams to achieve excellence in care delivery.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to improve outcomes and experiences for families.
• Contributing to service transformation, innovation and the implementation of national maternity priorities.
• Supporting workforce planning, staff wellbeing, recruitment and retention initiatives.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification
Essential

• 1st Level Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
• Leadership training
• Management training
• Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS and Midwifery agenda
• Masters or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position
• Evidence of advanced leadership qualities
• Experience of introducing change to clinical environment
• Budget management experience

Desirable

• Understanding of specialist area
• Project management skills
• Project Management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx

For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Matron- Maternity Services, Jessica Bown, jessica.bown@uhs.nhs.uk

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