Maternity Assessment Suite Lead

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking an experienced midwife to lead the Maternity Assessment Suite. The role blends clinical oversight with management, ensuring safe, evidence-based antenatal care and strong professional leadership across the team.

As named midwifery lead you will coordinate workforce planning, sickness absence, rosters and budgets, develop staff, audit compliance with local and national standards, and collaborate with obstetric and

Qualifications

• Registered midwife with current NMC registration.
• Experience in maternity services leadership and governance.
• Strong communication and team‑working skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maternity Assessment Suite with clinical oversight.
• Manage staffing rosters, sickness absence and performance.
• Drive budget management and programme developments.
• Collaborate with obstetric and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Midwifery leadership

People management

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

BSOTS knowledge

Education

Midwifery degree

Tools

BSOTS

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking an experienced midwife to lead the Maternity Assessment Suite. The role blends clinical oversight with management, ensuring safe, evidence-based antenatal care and strong professional leadership across the team.

As named midwifery lead you will coordinate workforce planning, sickness absence, rosters and budgets, develop staff, audit compliance with local and national standards, and collaborate with obstetric and