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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust logoPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Head of Midwifery

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$80k–$92k/yr

Senior+

Company Description Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding educat…

Skills: Strategic Leadership, Clinical Governance, Workforce Planning, Risk Management, Financial Sustainability

VIVO Defence Services logoVIVO Defence Services

Register your interest for future Maritime opportunities at Serco- Portsmouth

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior

Register your interest for future Maritime opportunities at Serco HMNB Portsmouth Serco is a trusted partner to governments around the world, delivering essential services that safeguard national security and support def…

Skills: Marine Engineering, Vessel Operations, Maritime Technology, Deck Operations, Engineering Maintenance

Atlas Hotels logoAtlas Hotels

Nights Supervisor

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Hours: 32 hours across 4 days per week Salary: £14.00 per hour Atlas Hotels is hiring a Nights Supervisor right now at the Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Have you got previous experience of leading a team in a customer s…

Skills: Team Leadership, Customer Service, Night Audit, Staff Coaching, Reception Management

Expleo Group logoExpleo Group

Engineering Delivery / Work Package Manager

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior

Overview Expleo is seeking a Work Package Manager to take full accountability for the delivery of defined work packages within a complex client-based engineering programme. The role operates within an engineering environ…

Skills: Work Package Management, Project Planning, WBS, RAID Management, Stakeholder Management

BAE Systems logoBAE Systems

Project Manager

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level$142M raised

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Scotstoun - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular rolee Salary: circa £50,000 depending o…

Skills: Project Management, Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, Budget Management

Panton McLeod logoPanton McLeod

Site Supervisor - East Delivery

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Overview We are currently recruiting a SSSTS Site Supervisor to work on clean water sites in the X area • £173.25 per day with opportunities for price work We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, d…

Skills: Site Supervision, Team Leadership, Health & Safety Management, Project Coordination, Resource Allocation

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust logoPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Deputy Product Owner

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$40k–$48k/yr

Senior

Company Description Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strateg…

Skills: Agile Software Development, Product Backlog Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Management, User Story Creation

BAE Systems logoBAE Systems

Lead Project Manager

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior$142M raised

Job Title: Lead Project Manager Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – 2-3 days per week on site We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particu…

Skills: Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication

SubSea Craft Limited logoSubSea Craft Limited

Project Manager

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$40k–$50k/yr

Senior

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 D0E Full Time Permanent Who we are: SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft a…

Skills: Project Management, Delivery Assurance, Project Scheduling, Cost Tracking, Risk Mitigation

BAE Systems logoBAE Systems

Supply Chain Manager (Projects)

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior$142M raised

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager (Projects) Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - Onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role…

Skills: Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Life-cycle Management

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust logoPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Women's Health Specialist Research Nurse or Midwife

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$40k–$48k/yr

Mid level

Company Description Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strateg…

Skills: Clinical Research, Patient Recruitment, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Tissue Act (HTA), Line Management

Solent Academies Trust logoSolent Academies Trust

Pastoral Manager - Springfield School

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$29k–$32k/yr

Mid level

Pastoral Manager – Higher Level (i/c Child Protection, Safeguarding, Mental Health/Counselling Services) Required for 01 September 2026 Band 7 Full time salary - £32,061 to £36,363 Actual Salary - £28,546 to £32,377 (40 …

Skills: Child Protection, Safeguarding, Mental Health Support, Counselling Services, Team Leadership

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust logoPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Facilities Monitoring Officer

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$28k–$31k/yr

Mid level

Company Description Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strateg…

Skills: Facilities Management, Auditing, Compliance Monitoring, Data Analysis, Contract Management

BAE Systems logoBAE Systems

Commercial Officer

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level$142M raised

Job Title: Commercial Officer Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - Onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up t…

Skills: Commercial Management, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Influencing, Contracting Principles, Financial Awareness

BAE Systems logoBAE Systems

Security Controller

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior$142M raised

Job Title: Security Controller Location: Portsmouth - Portsdown Technology Park, onsite role with some flexibility We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the o…

Skills: Security Governance, Protective Practices, Risk Management, GovS 007, Joint Service Publications

Bauer Media Group logoBauer Media Group

Construction Project Coordinator

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level$2M raised

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity as a Project Co-ordinator? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is paramount? Bauer Media Outdoor is one of the world’s leading Out of Home m…

Skills: Project Coordination, Administrative Support, Database Management, Planning Applications, Permit Processing

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner logoBridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner

Project Coordinator

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Mid level

Role purpose Bridges is looking for a Project Coordinator to work on our Southern Water Framework, delivering planned and reactive engineering projects on water and wastewater sites. This role will bring value to the tea…

Skills: Microsoft Project, Project Performance Analysis, Project Reporting, Stakeholder Liaison, Project Documentation

BAE Systems logoBAE Systems

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior+$142M raised

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Manager Location: Portsmouth – Hybrid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to …

Skills: Stakeholder Management, Business Winning Methodologies, Price To Win, Supply Chain Management, Leadership

SubSea Craft Limited logoSubSea Craft Limited

Project Controls Scheduler

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$50k–$55k/yr

Senior

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 DOE Full Time Permanent Who we are: SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft a…

Skills: Project Scheduling, Project Controls, Critical Path Analysis, Resource Demand Forecasting, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

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Senior IT Project Manager

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior+

IT Senior Project Manager Walton Park Full-time | Hybrid REQ5797 The Senior Project Manager will have extensive experience in different project management methodologies and techniques, and strong competencies in project …

Skills: Project Planning, Budget Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management

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Head of Midwifery

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom • On-site

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  • $80k–$92k/yr
  • Full-time
  • postgraduate degree, professional certificate
  • On-site Nursery, Free Beach Hut, On-site Wellness Centre, Gym, Swimming Pool, Staff Networks
  • Posted 1d ago
  • ~38 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery and transformation of safe, high-quality maternity services while ensuring clinical governance and evidence-based care. Manage workforce planning, financial sustainability, and collaborative partnerships to improve outcomes for women and families.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Midwife with a Master's degree and significant experience leading clinical services in complex health environments. Requires strong leadership skills and a proven track record in quality improvement and strategic service development.

Full job description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Description

NHS Band 8c Salary:  £79,504 - £91,609 per annum

Hours per Week:  full time 37.5

Contract Type:  Permanent

Are you a visionary and strategic Registered Midwife with the passion and expertise to lead high-quality, safe, and compassionate maternity services? Do you champion women, families, and staff while driving continuous improvement and innovation?

If so, we invite you to join our team as Head of Midwifery, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of maternity care.

In this senior leadership role, you will lead the delivery and transformation of maternity services, ensuring care is safe, personalised, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of women and families. You will empower and develop the workforce, fostering a culture of compassion, inclusion, and excellence.

You will work collaboratively across the organisation and with system partners, including close partnership with the Isle of Wight through established collaborative arrangements, supporting cross-site working and shared service improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • As Head of Midwifery, you will be accountable for the delivery of high quality, safe maternity services, ensuring effective staffing, patient flow, and optimal clinical outcomes while maintaining a visible and supportive leadership presence within clinical areas.
  • You will lead on clinical governance, embedding robust risk management processes, continuous quality improvement, and a strong safety and Just Culture that promotes openness, learning, and psychological safety, ensuring services are evidence-based and aligned with national standards. Working closely with the Director of Midwifery and senior teams, you will drive strategic and annual service planning, contribute to transformation and financial sustainability, and ensure performance targets are met through monitoring, improvement planning, and data-driven assurance.
  • You will lead workforce planning and development, supporting recruitment, retention, education, and staff wellbeing, while ensuring effective implementation of HR policies and fostering an inclusive and motivated workforce.
  • In addition, you will collaborate with system partners to co-produce services with women and families, ensuring their voices shape maternity services. Participation in the senior midwifery on-call rota is required, providing expert leadership and in doing so, you will help deliver a maternity service that is safe, equitable, personalised, and responsive, underpinned by compassionate leadership and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

For full job details please refer to enclosed job description.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • Master’s degree or equivalent qualification/ experience
  • Management qualification or equivalent experience in leadership qualification or evidence of working toward this.
  • Post graduate qualification in a Health-related subject.
  • Evidence of Continual Professional development

Desirable

  • Experience and/or teaching qualification.
  • Published work in a clinical or health care area.
  • Mentoring/Coaching Qualification

Skills and Knowledge

  • A clear understanding of leadership and team dynamics, including what factors make a successful organisation.
  • Highly developed leadership skills, including demonstrable transformational style.
  • Strong team player
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • An understanding of all staff groups and agencies/stakeholder across the health community
  • Strong relationship development and management skills with senior management, peers, and senior clinical colleagues
  • Thorough understanding of current national agenda around maternity services
  • A clear understanding of and commitment to the current and changing agenda within the NHS.
  • Ability to think strategically and analyse complex problems and interact in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills   - computer literate around main maternity applications, Datix, using excel, data interrogation and analysis.
  • Ability to develop and manage staff including capability & disciplinary management.
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Experience of project leading

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration experience 
  • Broad range of experiences in varied settings and roles
  • Experience of leading and managing staff and clinical services
  • Experience of successfully leading, changing, and managing services in a complex health organisational environment
  • Evidence of effective delivery of complex projects
  • Evidence of contribution to midwifery/strategy development and implementation
  • Proven experience of quality improvement and clinical governance
  • Experience of maternity contracting/commissioning processes
  • Experience of leading cost improvement initiatives
  • Work without direct supervision to achieve the objectives of the post.
  • Working in an environment which demands high levels of energy, stamina and enthusiasm.
  • Managing budgets within financial standing orders
  • Workforce planning, recruitment, and selection of staff
  • Working under pressure, prioritising work, and meeting deadlines
  • Utilise a variety of advanced communication skills to communicate to a range of different audiences clearly and succinctly verbally, electronically and in writing.
  •  Being a highly credible leader who can command respect.

Desirable

  • Recent and proven experience of operationally leading and managing complex services.
  • Experience of budget Management
  • Experience of service improvement and/or transformational change
  • Experience of developing and implementing alternative models of care
  • Experience of working/linking with academic organisations
  • Experience of working across organisational boundaries
  • Knowledge of modernisation tools and techniques

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.   

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. 

For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026

  • Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5
  • Salary Band: Band 8c
  • Staff Group: Nursing and Midwifery Registered
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Job Area: Midwifery
  • Related keywords

    MidwiferyNHS Band 8cMaternity ServicesClinical GovernanceJust CulturePatient FlowDatixExcelWorkforce PlanningHealthcare LeadershipService TransformationCommissioningCost ImprovementMultidisciplinary TeamPatient Safety

    About Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

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    We are #ProudToBePHU and provide expert, compassionate care for all across Portsmouth, south east Hampshire beyond.

    Industry
    Hospitals and Health Care
    Company size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Founded
    1904
    Headquarters
    Portsmouth
    LinkedIn followers
    15,301

    Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital trusts in the country, treating over half a million patients each year. The Trust is the second largest employer in Portsmouth. We provide comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. We also offer some speciality services to a wider catchment of around two million people. Our population is characterised by its diversity – the rural and the urban, areas of wealth juxtaposed with real pockets of deprivation, and gaps in life expectancy. Most of our services are provided at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, but we also offer a range of outpatient and diagnostic facilities closer to patients’ homes in community hospital sites and at local treatment centres throughout South East Hampshire, including St Mary's Treatment Centre, Gosport War Memorial Hospital and Petersfield Community Hospital. This LinkedIn page is kept up to date by the Communications Team who can be contacted at [email protected]. You can follow us on Twitter: @QAHospitalNews Do you have any compliments, comments or complaints? Please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on: 0800 917 6039 or email: [email protected].

    Offices: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, GB

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