Inpatient Maternity Manager - Band 7

NHS; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Macclesfield seeks an experienced Midwife to provide leadership, clinical expertise, and management within the maternity department. The role demands a strong background in intrapartum care and staff management, requiring an NMC registered Midwife with leadership training. Competitive salary between £47,810 to £54,710 offered for this full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with extensive UK midwifery experience.
• Demonstrable experience in a leadership role with responsibilities.
• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge in intrapartum care.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership in the maternity department.
• Manage and co-ordinate staff and workloads during absence.
• Participate in the on-call rota to support the service.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership

Service development

Staff management skills

Education

NMC registered Midwife

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Management or Leadership course

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking maternity management team. We are proud of our achievements at Macclesfield Maternity Unit. As a valued member of our maternity unit you will be part of an innovative team and will help us to excel further to deliver our Trust objectives and values.

We are looking for an adaptable individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of the multi-disciplinary team and has an ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the services forward. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous knowledge and experience in the provision of Intrapartum care, leadership, service development and staff management skills. This role will include split clinical and management time.

The successful candidate's portfolio will include labour ward and maternity triage; they will be expected to work closely with the existing inpatient manager (whose portfolio covers the antenatal & postnatal ward,) to ensure that the unit as a whole has a cohesive maternity management team. Experience as a LW coordinator will be advantageous to the role as the post holder will be expected to work clinically in this role.

This role also includes a senior manager on call responsibility for the maternity service. A bespoke induction package will be created to support the successful candidate to transition to their new role.

Main duties of the job

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

We are looking to recruit an experienced midwife to provide a high level of visible leadership, management and clinical expertise in the maternity department and community setting.

Duties include, reporting to the Deputy Head of Midwifery/Matron to provide a high level of clinical expertise, leadership and management in the maternity department, obstetric theatre and community as required whilst supporting both the Midwifery and Ancillary staff.

Work with the senior team to provide management oversight of the unit to maintain safe operational standards.

To manage and co-ordinate staff and workload on the ante/postnatal and labour ward in the absence of the labour ward coordinator.

To manage acute obstetric emergencies in the setting in which they occur.

To work within the Clinical Governance framework to ensure higher standards of care are provided.

To participate in the on-call rota as required in the provision of the 24 hour service.

The Trust has a flexible working policy and requests to work flexibly would be considered in line with service needs.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registered Midwife
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Preceptorship Certificate
• Management or Leadership course

Knowledge & Skills

• Awareness of political issues affecting health and midwifery care
• In depth knowledge of maternity services
• Utilise research to inform practice
• Knowledge of National and local prioritise Maternity Agendas
• Management operational maternity services

Experience

• Extensive UK midwifery experience
• Demonstratable experience operating in a leadership role with responsibilities
• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge in intrapartum care
• Experience working within the maternity triage setting
• Evidence of involvement with service development
• Experience in supporting and implementing National Maternity
• Experience in leadership/senior level, for example: Labour Ward Coordinator

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year(subject to job matching)