Job summary

Clinical Midwifery Manager for Intrapartum Care (Maternity Cover) 12 Months

The 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 job

MAIN 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 us

Croydon 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.

Job summary

We are looking for a Resourcing Coordinator to join us on a 12-month, part-time maternity cover contract or secondment. You will work 22.5 hours across three days Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Experience in a similar role is required, ideally within the NHS and/or wider public sector. As part of our supportive and collaborative Resourcing Team, you will play a key role in coordinating recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction. You will help ensure every process is compliant, hiring managers receive an efficient and responsive service, and candidates have a positive experience from application through to appointment.

Main duties of the job

Deliver a professional, customer-focused recruitment and onboarding service in line with NHS Employers standards, NHS Employment Check Standards and Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Publish adverts on Jobtrain, job boards and LinkedIn within agreed timescales. Coordinate interviews and assessments in line with advertised selection arrangements.

Keep recruiting managers informed with timely updates at every stage of the process.

Produce accurate candidate correspondence, offer letters and contracts in line with departmental KPIs.

Complete digital Right to Work, identity, DBS, Occupational Health and reference checks.

Maintain secure and accurate paper and electronic records in accordance with retention and disposal standards. Keep recruitment trackers up to date and support audit requirements.

About us

What we offer in return Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career growth and development. Collaborative and innovative work environment. Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies. A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave. Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements. When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access. 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP) Eye care vouchers for Specsavers. Health service discounts. Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan scheme. About us NHS Resolution is a not-for-profit arms length of the NHS working for health care providers to resolve claims fairly and to share learning across the NHS and beyond. We provide a supportive environment for our staff with specialist training and the opportunity for personal development. NHS Resolution operates several indemnity schemes, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, primarily for the handling of liability claims against English NHS Trusts and other commissioners and/or providers of NHS care.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

000458

Job locations

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The opportunity

We are looking for a Resourcing Coordinator to join us on a 12-month, part-time maternity cover contract or secondment. You will work 22.5 hours across three days—Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Experience in a similar role is required, ideally within the NHS and/or wider public sector.

As part of our supportive and collaborative Resourcing Team, you will play a key role in coordinating recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction. You will help ensure every process is compliant, hiring managers receive an efficient and responsive service, and candidates have a positive experience from application through to appointment.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver a professional, customer-focused recruitment and onboarding service in line with NHS Employers standards, NHS Employment Check Standards and Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
• Publish adverts on Jobtrain, job boards and LinkedIn within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate interviews and assessments in line with advertised selection arrangements.
• Keep recruiting managers informed with timely updates at every stage of the process.
• Produce accurate candidate correspondence, offer letters and contracts in line with departmental KPIs.
• Complete digital Right to Work, identity, DBS, Occupational Health and reference checks.
• Maintain secure and accurate paper and electronic records in accordance with retention and disposal standards.
• Keep recruitment trackers up to date and support audit requirements.
• Contribute to clear and accurate KPI and SLA reporting.

What you’ll bring

• GCSEs, including Maths and English, an NVQ Level 4 qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an operational HR role or team, supporting recruitment from approval through to onboarding. This will include issuing offer letters and contracts and completing digital Right to Work, identity, DBS, Occupational Health and reference checks.
• Experience using recruitment, HR or payroll systems; knowledge of the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) would be an advantage.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Strong customer service, numeracy and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a consistent focus on accuracy.
• Knowledge of NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
• An understanding of employment law as it relates to recruitment.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies.
• A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave.
• Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements.

When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access.

• 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP)
• Eye care vouchers for Specsavers.
• Health service discounts.
• Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan scheme.

About us

NHS Resolution is a not-for-profit arm’s length of the NHS working for health care providers to resolve claims fairly and to share learning across the NHS and beyond. We provide a supportive environment for our staff with specialist training and the opportunity for personal development.

NHS Resolution operates several indemnity schemes, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, primarily for the handling of liability claims against English NHS Trusts and other commissioners and/or providers of NHS care.

To apply please provide us with a supporting statement explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities.

We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.

Closing date: 18 October 2026 at 23.59

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.

Job description Job responsibilities The opportunity We are looking for a Resourcing Coordinator to join us on a 12-month, part-time maternity cover contract or secondment. You will work 22.5 hours across three days—Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Experience in a similar role is required, ideally within the NHS and/or wider public sector. As part of our supportive and collaborative Resourcing Team, you will play a key role in coordinating recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction. You will help ensure every process is compliant, hiring managers receive an efficient and responsive service, and candidates have a positive experience from application through to appointment. What you’ll be doing Deliver a professional, customer-focused recruitment and onboarding service in line with NHS Employers standards, NHS Employment Check Standards and Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Publish adverts on Jobtrain, job boards and LinkedIn within agreed timescales. Coordinate interviews and assessments in line with advertised selection arrangements. Keep recruiting managers informed with timely updates at every stage of the process. Produce accurate candidate correspondence, offer letters and contracts in line with departmental KPIs. Complete digital Right to Work, identity, DBS, Occupational Health and reference checks. Maintain secure and accurate paper and electronic records in accordance with retention and disposal standards. Keep recruitment trackers up to date and support audit requirements. Contribute to clear and accurate KPI and SLA reporting. What you’ll bring GCSEs, including Maths and English, an NVQ Level 4 qualification, or equivalent experience. Experience in an operational HR role or team, supporting recruitment from approval through to onboarding. This will include issuing offer letters and contracts and completing digital Right to Work, identity, DBS, Occupational Health and reference checks. Experience using recruitment, HR or payroll systems; knowledge of the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) would be an advantage. Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel. Strong customer service, numeracy and organisational skills. Excellent attention to detail and a consistent focus on accuracy. Knowledge of NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. An understanding of employment law as it relates to recruitment. What we offer in return Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career growth and development. Collaborative and innovative work environment. Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies. A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave. Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements. When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access. 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP) Eye care vouchers for Specsavers. Health service discounts. Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan scheme. About us NHS Resolution is a not-for-profit arm’s length of the NHS working for health care providers to resolve claims fairly and to share learning across the NHS and beyond. We provide a supportive environment for our staff with specialist training and the opportunity for personal development. NHS Resolution operates several indemnity schemes, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, primarily for the handling of liability claims against English NHS Trusts and other commissioners and/or providers of NHS care. To apply please provide us with a supporting statement explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities. We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI. Closing date: 18 October 2026 at 23.59 We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications. You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are recruiting a midwifery matron for professional practice who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care to our women babes and families.

This post will be fixed term for six months. This role has multiple priorities with the safety of mothers and babies and excellent patient experience as it's main goal, achieved by ensuring a highly trained, competent and well-staffed workforce. It will focus on staff wellbeing and staff development, effective teamworking, an open and honest approach to maternity specific training and development with a strong focus on evidence-based care and learning from incidents.

Working in partnership with the Director of Midwifery and the Senior Leadership Team, the professional practice matron will ensure that our midwifery, nursing and support staff have the skills to provide a safe, high quality service to women and babies.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Aspirational, Expert, Kind and collaborative. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

• The matron for professional practice will provide professional, clinical, and operational leadership to ensure high standards of midwifery and nursing practice, education, and staff development within a large tertiary maternity and neonatal service. Acting as an expert practitioner and visible role model, the post holder will promote a positive learning culture, professional accountability, and continuous improvement in care delivery.
• The role includes line management and leadership of the professional development midwives, fetal well-being midwives, and clinical placement support midwives. The Matron will also maintain a professional link with the Neonatal Educators to support collaborative working and alignment of maternity and neonatal education where appropriate.
• The matron will ensure that clinical practice, education provision, and student support processes are safe, evidence-based, and aligned with the standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and national priorities set by NHS England.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with the senior midwifery and nursing leadership team and multidisciplinary colleagues, including obstetric, neonatal, and anaesthetic education leads, to ensure accurate and auditable training records, providing clear governance assurance, and driving achievement of the safety actions required under the NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.