Birth Centre and Homebirth Team Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Compressed hours
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Midwifery leader to manage the Birth Centre and establish a dedicated Home Birth Team. The role involves providing operational and professional leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality, woman-centred care 24 hours a day. The successful candidate will drive service transformation, promote excellence, and develop a sustainable Home Birth Service, influencing maternity care pathways and strengthening community-based birth services.
Essential criteria
- oDegree in Midwifery. oCurrent Professional Registration. oEvidence of CPD. oTeaching and assessing qualification oNIPE trained oNLS qualification.
Desirable criteria
- oMaster's degree oWorking in or managing MLU/homebirth services oNLS trainer
- oExtensive post registration experience in Midwifery. oUnderstanding of budget management oProfessional clinical experience in appropriate specialty oHighly developed communication skills oAbility to successfully manage people and change oExperience of conflict management oA good understanding of HR policy
- oExperience in research and audit oPrevious experience in practice Development/education/ project planning
- oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence to practice oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS oA knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development oCurrent knowledge of national initiatives directly impacting on Directorate specialities oExperience of being a shift leader within areas of midwifery
- oPost-registration experience working at senior/Managerial level
- oExcellent understanding of IT and technology oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions oAbility to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a clinical Directorate management model oStrong leadership skills
- oLeadership course (accredited or nationally recognised) oManagement of change oExperience of Audit
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
- oDegree in Midwifery. oCurrent Professional Registration. oEvidence of CPD. oTeaching and assessing qualification oNIPE trained oNLS qualification.
- oMaster's degree oWorking in or managing MLU/homebirth services oNLS trainer
- oExtensive post registration experience in Midwifery. oUnderstanding of budget management oProfessional clinical experience in appropriate specialty oHighly developed communication skills oAbility to successfully manage people and change oExperience of conflict management oA good understanding of HR policy
- oExperience in research and audit oPrevious experience in practice Development/education/ project planning
- oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence to practice oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS oA knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development oCurrent knowledge of national initiatives directly impacting on Directorate specialities oExperience of being a shift leader within areas of midwifery
- oPost-registration experience working at senior/Managerial level
- oExcellent understanding of IT and technology oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions oAbility to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a clinical Directorate management model oStrong leadership skills
- oLeadership course (accredited or nationally recognised) oManagement of change oExperience of Audit
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Birth Centre and Homebirth Team Manager
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic midwifery leader to shape the future of out-of-hospital birth services. We are looking for an exceptional Midwife to lead our Birth Centre and establish a dedicated Home Birth Team. The successful candidate will be a strong advocate for midwifery-led care, empowering women and birthing people to make informed choices about their place of birth and ensuring access to safe, personalised and high-quality maternity care.
Working closely with the wider maternity leadership team, the post holder will drive service transformation, promote a culture of excellence and innovation, and lead the development of a sustainable Home Birth Service that supports positive outcomes and experiences for women, babies and families. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence maternity care pathways, improve birth choice and strengthen the profile of community-based birth services across the organisation.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Provide operational and professional leadership for the Bi
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