Head of Women's Health Governance and Assurance


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£79,504 to £91,609 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Harlow, CM20 1QX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Head of Womens Health Governance and Assurance Band 8c | Full-time | The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Working in close partnership with the Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology, Deputy Director of Midwifery, operational leaders, obstetric, neonatal and gynaecology medical teams, and corporate governance colleagues, you will provide strategic leadership for clinical governance, risk, patient safety, regulatory compliance and quality assurance. You will ensure that intelligence from incidents, complaints, claims, audit, outcomes and feedback is triangulated, acted upon and reported clearly through divisional, executive and Board governance routes. The role also holds a significant education and training portfolio. You will lead the maternity education function, oversee delivery of the Core Competency Framework and multidisciplinary training requirements, and ensure that learning from reviews, investigations, audit and clinical practice directly informs workforce development. You will create the conditions in which staff are supported to learn, speak up and deliver evidence-based care. What you will bring Current NMC registration as a midwife and substantial senior leadership experience in maternity services. Expert knowledge of maternity and perinatal governance, patient safety, risk management, regulation and national standards. A strong record of leading improvement, investigation, assurance and organisational learning across multidisciplinary services. The ability to interpret complex information, identify emerging risk and provide clear, credible assurance to senior leaders and the Board. Inclusive, compassionate and courageous leadership, with the confidence to challenge constructively and build effective partnerships. Experience of leading education and training, translating learning into sustainable improvements in practice. This is an opportunity to shape the governance, assurance and learning infrastructure of Womens Health at a critical point in the national maternity and neonatal improvement journey. If you are a values-led leader who combines strategic insight with disciplined delivery, and you are committed to listening to women, families and staff, we would welcome your application. Informal enquiries are welcomed. Please contact the Deputy Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology Katy Kay catherine.kay8@nhs.net , or current post-holder Emma Rose emma.rose34@nhs.net to discuss the role and our ambitions for the service. Please be aware of these dates if you are considering applying: 3 November 2026 Advert closes 18 November 2026 Interviews

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