Job Summary
The East Midlands Maternal Medicine Network is looking for a Midwife with excellent leadership skills, expertise in complex pregnancies and a proven record in quality improvement and education. The candidate will provide midwifery leadership in collaboration with the Consultant Obstetric Physician and Obstetrician(s) to develop the network.

The Maternal Medicine Centre is University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) and is led by a Consultant Obstetric Physician, Consultant Obstetrician in Maternal Medicine and a Consultant Midwife and Specialist Midwives.

The role is full time within clinic/office hours. Whilst much work is now virtual, including multidisciplinary case reviews, it is recognised that this post will have a regular need for travelling and it essential the successful candidate drives and has access to their own vehicle.

Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be responsible for the midwifery clinical leadership of the East Midlands MMN, working in partnership with the lead obstetrician and obstetric physician to take responsibility for contributing to clinical leadership and engagement in the work of the East Midlands Maternal Medicine Network.

The Lead Midwife will support the development of the Maternal Medicine Centres (MMCs) and specialist services throughout the region by building a commitment to partnership working and improving the alignment of services.

The Lead Midwife will serve as the primary source of expert and high-quality professional advice from a midwifery perspective, to support and facilitate the commissioning and delivery of high-quality maternal medicine services in line with the agreed shared priorities for the East Midlands Maternal Medicine Network.

About Us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical expertise and support to specialist midwives across the region
• Support the implementation by setting the direction and vision for the Maternal Medicine Network in collaboration with the Consultant Physician and Obstetrician. Influencing regional direction within maternal medicine
• Leading on quality improvement initiatives, sharing learning and reducing variation across the region.
• Developing and coordinating educational agendas across the region

What we're looking for
The prospective candidate should be able to demonstrate extensive experience working with maternal medicine services, with demonstrable experience of quality improvement, education and training.

Necessary skills and aptitudes include highly developed communication, influential and negotiation skills including complex circumstances either for physical, social or psychological factors or differing clinical opinions.

Any applying person needs to have a driving licence and a car to travel between locations. Be able to work clinically and work flexibly with the wider team.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registered Midwife
• Maters Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Prepared to undertake MSc or other advanced qualification in maternal medicine

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate a history of developing multi-disciplinary clinical practice and improving services in maternal medicine.
• Demonstrate experience in managing a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate experience in managing several complex tasks at the same time.

Skills
Essential

• Able to manage a significant budget while remaining accountable to the EMMMN board.
• Demonstrates strong presentation skills which are essential for communicating complex information clearly to help drive improvements in clinical practice.

Planning and Organisation
Essential

• Demonstrates strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a complex caseload in a busy maternal medicine setting.
• Able to coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams, manage competing demands, and keep services running smoothly.
• Shows attention to detail in scheduling, documentation, and follow-up, while staying flexible to respond to changing clinical needs.
• Uses time effectively, anticipates risks or delays, and contributes to the efficient delivery of safe, high-quality care for women with complex medical conditions in pregnancy.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how socioeconomic status, ethnicity, education, and wider demographic factors can influence maternal health outcomes.
• Recognises the impact of health inequalities and barriers to accessing care, and adapts practice to support diverse populations.
• Uses this awareness to promote equitable care and improve outcomes for women from all backgrounds.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role
Essential

• The applicant must have access to a car and have a current driving license as travel to all hospitals within the East Midlands region will be required.

Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential

• Ability to inspire, motivate and empower teams around common goals to produce real improvements in clinical practice and quality of service provision.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence when working with clinicians, managers, and commissioners, particularly where priorities may differ or conflict.

Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential

• Can demonstrate well developed IT skills to include teams, word, excel power point and refer a patient.
• Ability to collect, analyse, and present data clearly to support clinical decision-making and service development.
• Presents information in a concise, accessible way, tailored to a range of audiences.
• Demonstrate skills in problem solving. Shows ability to manage complex issues where a high degree of judgement is required.

Desirable

• Prepared to undertake training to manage data and present in appropriate format

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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.