Senior Midwifery Practitioner - Community Coordinator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 5YA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Summary

As the community coordinator midwife, you will coordinate the day-to-day operational management of the community midwifery service, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care. You will provide visible and effective leadership to community midwives, maternity support workers and students, supporting professional development and fostering a positive team culture. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will contribute to service improvement and excellent outcomes for women and birthing people. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the day-to-day operational management of the community midwifery service. Provide visible and effective clinical leadership to community midwives and maternity support workers. Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and personalised care in line with national guidance, professional standards and local policies. Manage staffing, workload allocation and service capacity to meet the needs of women, birthing people and families. Promote continuity of care and collaborative working across maternity, neonatal, primary care and external agencies. Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities and risk management processes. Act as a role model, mentor and clinical supervisor, supporting the professional growth and development of team members. Participate in audit, service evaluation and the implementation of evidence-based practice. Contribute to the investigation and management of incidents, complaints and learning events to support a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Essential Skills and Experience Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a registered midwife. Significant post-registration clinical experience, including substantial experience within community midwifery. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and decision-making skills. Experience of multidisciplinary working and building effective professional relationships. Experience in service improvement, clinical governance and quality assurance activities. A commitment to delivering compassionate, inclusive and equitable maternity care. The ability to inspire, motivate and develop others to achieve high standards of care.

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