Acute Maternity Services Team leader

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Acute Maternity Services Team Leader to join their dynamic maternity services team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and eager to make a difference in a busy healthcare environment. You will be responsible for managing staff, providing administrative support, and ensuring effective communication with various stakeholders. Join a dedicated team committed to high standards and diversity, and enjoy benefits like NHS pension and generous holiday entitlement. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and want to contribute to meaningful healthcare services, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Support networks for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Experience in managing teams and busy environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Manage staff workload and provide administrative support.
• Participate in recruitment and training of clerical staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Administrative Support

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent in Business Administration

ILM qualification or similar

4 GCSEs (grade C or above)

Tools

IT Systems Training

Job description

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Acute Maternity Services Team Leader, Wakefield

Client:

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Contact information

If any further information is required or you wish to discuss this position, please contact Nickie Mumford, Assistant Business & Quality Manager, at [e-mail] or 01924 543752.

About the role

Could this be the job for you?

Do you have an interest in supporting women through pregnancy? Do you want to gain experience in a dynamic field?

The Division of Families and Clinical Support Services offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join maternity services as an Acute Maternity Services Team Leader.

We seek someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills, as the role involves liaising with managers, consultants, clinical colleagues, patients, and external partners regularly.

Please note: this post is for 6 months to cover maternity leave.

Please refer to the attached full job description and person specification

• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, external agencies, and professionals via various channels, respecting confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Build and maintain good relationships with other departments and clinicians.
• Provide administrative support to the Matrons and in the maternity areas.
• Attend meetings to ensure service targets are met and escalate capacity issues as needed.
• Handle delicate staff issues with tact, liaising with HR when necessary.
• Provide departmental updates and briefings to staff.
• Manage staff workload, annual leave, sickness, and absences.
• Participate in recruitment, training, appraisals, and discipline of clerical staff.
• Identify and communicate required changes to improve services.
• Maintain leave records and act as signatory for timesheets.
• Ensure staff are trained in relevant IT systems.

Key requirements

Please refer to the attached full job description and person specification

Applicants should have NVQ3 or equivalent in Business Administration, ILM qualification, or similar, along with at least 4 GCSEs (grade C or above).

Experience in a busy environment, managing a team, NHS experience, and knowledge are preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, tact, and the ability to motivate others are essential.

Join our team

We are an acute trust serving over one million people across Wakefield and Kirklees, with 10,000 staff working across various settings. We value our staff and strive for a diverse, inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups such as the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities or neurodivergence.

If you value caring, high standards, and respect, consider joining the MY team to make a daily difference.

Application guidance:

While AI tools can assist with applications, they cannot replace your personal input. Please personalize your application and disclose if AI tools were used, as our screening is thorough.

• Access to NHS pension
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Employee health and wellbeing services
• Benefits including onsite nurseries, cycle to work, car schemes, and flexible working
• Support networks for diversity and inclusion

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Created on 08/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom