Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Services | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust


Company:	Croydon Health Services
Salary:	£63,665 - £70,887 pro rata, per annum, incl HCAS (Outer)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Services

The Clinical Midwifery Manager for Outpatient Servicesis a senior clinical leader responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to women, pregnant people, and families throughout the antenatal and postnatal journey. As a key member of the maternity leadership team, the Matron provides a visible, accessible, and authoritative presence across outpatient services, including Community and Continuity of Care teams, Antenatal Clinic, Maternity Diabetic screening team, Fetal and Maternal Medicine. The role supports excellence in clinical practice, continuity of care, and partnership working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure positive outcomes and experiences for service users.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide visible clinical leadership across all outpatient areas.

• Ensure safe, high-quality, and compassionate care during the antenatal and postnatal period.

• 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.

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.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role and contact Chloe Bruney as hiring manager for more information.

Interview date: TBC

This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026

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