Associate Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Associate Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services

You will be actively involved with all aspects of strategic development including partnership working with the South West London Local Maternity, Neonatal System (SWL LMNS). Actively promoting and delivering all of the recommendations within Better Births.

The Associate Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services will provide expert advice on midwifery and neonatal issues to the Director of Midwifery, deputising and supporting when required.

Applicants should be able to evidence substantial improvement in Midwifery standards and a significant contribution in the development and delivery of Midwifery strategy.

• The post holder will provide professional leadership to all midwives and nurses within the CBU and will develop the clinical leadership capability of midwifery and nursing staff
• The individual will take a lead in local and national projects to both promote and develop midwifery and gynaecology at the Trust

The post holder will be responsible for aspects of clinical governance (in conjunction with the CD, ADO, CBU Lead Consultants and General Manager) patient quality and safety and improving the patient experience

As a member of the Directorate Management Team, they will provide effective midwifery and neonatal input into the development of Directorate Strategy, Policy and the Directorate Business Planning Cycle.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of financial, quality, performance, human resource management and productivity targets relevant to their areas of responsibility, as agreed as part of the annual business planning process.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026