Consultant Midwife

Job summary This post is a Secondment for 3 years to cover a Secondment. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and visionary Consultant Midwife to join the Women and Children's Service at Powys Teaching Health Board. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical leadership, strategic influence, education, research and consultancy across maternity services, promoting excellence in personalised, evidence-based and woman-centred care. Main duties of the job Providing expert midwifery leadership and acting as a role model for clinical excellence across maternity services. This will include supporting the Bronze on Call senior management rota. Supporting midwives in the management of women with complex needs, including the development of individualised care plans and decision-making in complex situations. Leading strategic service development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety, outcomes and experiences for women and families. Promoting physiological birth, continuity of care and personalised maternity care pathways in line with national and local priorities. Developing and implementing evidence-based policies, guidelines, standards and care pathways to support best practice in maternity care. Providing expert advice to senior leaders, multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations on midwifery practice, maternal wellbeing and public health initiatives. Developing and delivering education, training and workforce development programmes to support the ongoing professional growth of midwives and maternity staff. Leading and contributing to clinical audit, service evaluation, research and innovation activities to improve maternity services and inform future practice. Supporting women and families through specialist services, including the development of birth reflection and debrief services following. About us Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being. To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Details Date posted 09 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £67,583 to £78,530 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time Reference number 070-NMR087-0926 Job locations to be agreed on offer depending on location Bronllys LD3 0LU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will operate across the four pillars of consultant practice: Expert Clinical Practice, Leadership and Consultancy, Education and Training, and Research and Evaluation, driving continuous improvement and supporting the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate maternity care. You will be able to find a full Job description and