Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 199-8152406-RB-HM
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon University Hospital
- Town
- Thornton Heath
- Salary
- £72,719 - £83,505 pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Head of Public Health for Maternity
Band 8b
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead and develop the maternity public health strategy to improve outcomes for women, babies and families.
- To reduce health inequalities and ensure maternity services are inclusive, equitable and responsive to local population needs.
- To provide leadership for key public health programmes including infant feeding, screening, immunisations, pelvic health and parent education.
- To use data, audit and population health intelligence to identify priorities and improve service performance and outcomes.
- To lead and promote anti racism, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives across maternity services.
- To provide expert clinical leadership and support for complex maternity care, birth choices and personalised care planning.
- To ensure high standards of governance, quality, safety, workforce development and regulatory compliance.
- To work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to improve maternity services and deliver system wide transformation.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Masters qualification or working towards completion
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification
- PMA qualification
- Project management qualification
- UNICEF Baby Friendly
- Cultural Competency training
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential criteria
- Expert knowledge of maternity public health agenda, transformation programmes and national maternity policy.
- Comprehensive understanding of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards and accreditation requirements
- Understanding of health inequalities and personalised care
- Knowledge of CNST, Ockenden, Better Births, Saving Babies’ Lives and Core20PLUS5
- Knowledge and understanding of the Capital Midwife Anti-Racism Framework and culturally competent maternity care
- • Comprehensive understanding of maternity screening and immunisation programmes
Desirable criteria
- Experience contributing to regional or national policy development.
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Experience leading public health initiatives and reducing health inequalities
- Significant senior leadership experience within maternity services at Band 8A or above
- Experience leading transformational change and quality improvement.
- Experience managing complex clinical and operational issues
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and partnership collaboration
- Experience in education, audit and research
- Experience supporting or leading BFI accreditation processes
Desirable criteria
- Experience working as a Consultant Midwife or equivalent senior strategic role
- Experience leading anti-racism or inclusion initiatives.
- Publications or conference presentations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chloe Bruney
- Job title
- Director of Midwifery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07776326840
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