Director of Midwifery and Children's ServicesNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as Director of Midwifery, Neonatal & Children's Services.

This is a high-profile senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic, professional and operational leadership across Midwifery, Neonatal, Paediatric, Public Health Nursing, Children's Services, Gynaecology and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The post holder will play a pivotal role in shaping the future delivery of services, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, quality, safety and clinical excellence.

Working as part of the senior Divisional leadership team, you will lead service transformation, workforce planning, governance, quality improvement and strategic development, ensuring services are responsive, sustainable and aligned to Welsh Government and Health Board priorities.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership for Midwifery, Neonatal, Children's, Public Health Nursing, Gynaecology and CAMHS services.
• Lead the development and implementation of long-term service strategies and transformation programmes.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care across all services within the portfolio.
• Provide professional leadership and assurance for nursing and midwifery standards across the Division.
• Lead quality governance, risk management, safeguarding, complaints and incident management processes.
• Develop and deliver workforce, recruitment and retention strategies to support sustainable services.
• Manage substantial budgets and resources, ensuring value for money and financial stewardship.
• Build effective partnerships with Health Boards, Local Authorities, Welsh Government, educational institutions and external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, research and learning.
• Represent the Health Board regionally and nationally on matters relating to nursing, midwifery and children's services.

Job description

Provide strategic leadership and direction across Midwifery, Neonatal, Children's, Public Health Nursing, Gynaecology and CAMHS services. Ensure high standards of patient safety, quality, governance and professional practice. Lead service improvement, innovation and transformation programmes to enhance patient outcomes and experience. Develop and deliver workforce, recruitment and retention strategies to ensure sustainable services. Lead safeguarding, risk management, complaints, incident investigation and quality assurance processes. Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring financial governance and value for money. ]Monitor and improve performance against local and national targets and quality indicators. Provide professional leadership and assurance for nursing and midwifery standards across the Division. Build strong partnerships with Health Boards, Local Authorities, education providers, regulators and partner organisations. Represent the Health Board at local, regional and national forums, contributing to the development of future services and policy. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.