Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicky McGovern as its new Lead Midwife.
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicky McGovern as its new Lead Midwife.
Nicky brings many years of midwifery experience to the role and is already well known to colleagues and communities across Argyll and Bute. Prior to her appointment, she was Midwife Team Lead based in Lochgilphead, where she played a key role in supporting maternity services, colleagues and families across a range of services.
As Lead Midwife, Nicky will provide professional leadership for midwifery services across Argyll and Bute, working with teams to continue delivering safe, high-quality and compassionate maternity care for women, babies and families.
Nicky McGovern, Argyll and Bute Lead Midwife, said:“I am delighted and very proud to take on the role of Lead Midwife for Argyll and Bute. Having worked in midwifery services here for many years, I know first-hand the commitment, skill and compassion our teams bring to supporting women, birthing people and families every day.
“Argyll and Bute is a unique place to provide maternity care, with our rural, remote and island communities bringing both opportunities and challenges. I am looking forward to working closely with our midwifery teams, colleagues and communities to build on the excellent work already taking place and to ensure women, birthing people and families continue to receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care, wherever they live.”
Lyndsey Callaghan, Professional Lead for Midwifery and Child Health, Argyll and Bute HSCP, said: “I am delighted to welcome Nicky into the role of Lead Midwife. Nicky brings a wealth of experience, a strong understanding of our local communities and a real commitment to supporting women, birthing people, families and our midwifery workforce.
“Her experience as Midwifery Team Lead in Lochgilphead, together with her many years working within maternity services, means she brings valuable knowledge and insight to this important leadership role.
“I look forward to working alongside Nicky as we continue to strengthen and develop maternity services."
Argyll and Bute HSCP provides services across a large and diverse geographical area, including rural, remote and island communities. Midwifery teams play a vital role in ensuring women, birthing people and families can access high-quality care and support throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.