Maternity Manager

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Maternity Manager to oversee ward operations. The role involves managing staff and ensuring high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates are Registered Midwives with strong leadership and communication skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to inspire others and influence innovation.
• Understanding of the NMC Code of Practice and Midwives Rules.
• In-depth understanding of evidence-based midwifery practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of the ward or department.
• Manage staff, rotas, and undertake recruitment.
• Ensure patient care and departmental standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teaching Skills

Education

Registered Midwife

Evidence of post registration education

Degree supplemented by clinical and managerial training

Job description

Job summary

The Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a highly motivated, qualified and forward-thinking Maternity Manager.

Responsible for day to day operational management of the ward or department. Provides professional and managerial leadership. Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. Manages staff, manages rotas, and undertakes recruitment and selection. Promotes positive patient experience, lead on local quality initiatives and explores opportunities for service improvement. Holds and manages budget.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have overall responsibility and accountability for the management of the ward or department, providing a dynamic leadership role within the team. Ensuring at all times that patients and their families are at the centre of the ward/ dept philosophy.

Ensuring effective communication and engagement is maintained at all times, ensuring regular team meetings and opportunities for staff at all levels to contribute to decision making at ward or department level.

Able to make effective decisions autonomously / independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team.

The best people, giving the safest care, providing outstanding experiencesSupport the Matron and wider members of the Divisional Management team in achieving the strategic objectives for the Division and the Trust.

Demonstrate strong leadership and act as a role model for the midwifery team, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of evidence based care to patients and providing support for all staff on the unit. Responsibility for development within the department / ward, taking a lead role in ensuring continuous improvements in standards for the benefit of good patient care.

Manage and co-ordinate a ward /department team, working autonomously without supervision, providing professional clinical leadership and responsibility for ensuring an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitation.

About us

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Details Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

159-LWH-165-25

Job locations

Liverpool Womens

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will have overall responsibility and accountability for the management of the ward or department, providing a dynamic leadership role within the team. Ensuring at all times that patients and their families are at the centre of the ward/ dept philosophy.

Ensuring effective communication and engagement is maintained at all times, ensuring regular team meetings and opportunities for staff at all levels to contribute to decision making at ward or department level.

Able to make effective decisions autonomously / independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrate strong leadership and act as a role model for the midwifery team, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of evidence based care to patients and providing support for all staff on the unit.

Responsibility for development within the department / ward, taking a lead role in ensuring continuous improvements in standards for the benefit of good patient care, represent the department / ward and Division at appropriate Trust meetings

Facilitate and support the education of registered and non registered staff and work in association with, and in support of the matron in defining standards of care and practice aimed at developing and/or improving the quality of patient care.

Manage and co-ordinate a ward /department team, working autonomously without supervision, providing professional clinical leadership and responsibility for ensuring an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitation.

At all times working to ensure the most effective use of all ward resources.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will have overall responsibility and accountability for the management of the ward or department, providing a dynamic leadership role within the team. Ensuring at all times that patients and their families are at the centre of the ward/ dept philosophy.

Ensuring effective communication and engagement is maintained at all times, ensuring regular team meetings and opportunities for staff at all levels to contribute to decision making at ward or department level.

Able to make effective decisions autonomously / independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrate strong leadership and act as a role model for the midwifery team, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of evidence based care to patients and providing support for all staff on the unit.

Responsibility for development within the department / ward, taking a lead role in ensuring continuous improvements in standards for the benefit of good patient care, represent the department / ward and Division at appropriate Trust meetings

Facilitate and support the education of registered and non registered staff and work in association with, and in support of the matron in defining standards of care and practice aimed at developing and/or improving the quality of patient care.

Manage and co-ordinate a ward /department team, working autonomously without supervision, providing professional clinical leadership and responsibility for ensuring an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitation.

At all times working to ensure the most effective use of all ward resources.

Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential

• Team player
• High Motivation
• Good communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Good teaching skills
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to inspire others and influence innovation
• Willingness to professionally develop self and others
• Excellent time management skills

Skills Essential

• Understanding of the role of midwife as defined by the NMC
• An understanding of the NMC Code of Practice and Midwives Rules
• An in-depth understanding of all aspects of evidence-based midwifery practice
• An understanding of confidentiality issues
• Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in a sensitive manner
• Good written skills
• Good organisational skills and safe approach to decision making
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to respond to stressful situations positively and ensure tight deadlines are met
• Ability to assess / co-ordinate and delegate workload to a varying staff skill mix
• Ability to exercise initiative
• Ability to apply research to practice
• To practice and support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience of leading change management
• Counselling skills
• Teaching skills
• IT skills

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Midwife; currently registered to practice
• Evidence of post registration education
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist clinical and managerial training
• ENB 997/ NMC SLICE/Mentorship Preparation

Desirable

• Post graduate Certificate/Diploma in Midwifery

Experience Essential

• Relevant recent experience encompassing a wide range of midwifery practice
• Specialist expertise within midwifery
• Ability to Line manage, plan work of team, generate rotas and respond to cover emergencies
• Experience of working as core member of multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of implementing change

Desirable

• Evidence of previous management experience
• Understanding of ward budgets

Other Essential

• Willingness to adapt to a changing environment
• Professional attitude and approach
• Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
• Willing to work in all departmental areas across the Unit

Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential

• Team player
• High Motivation
• Good communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Good teaching skills
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to inspire others and influence innovation
• Willingness to professionally develop self and others
• Excellent time management skills

Skills Essential

• Understanding of the role of midwife as defined by the NMC
• An understanding of the NMC Code of Practice and Midwives Rules
• An in-depth understanding of all aspects of evidence-based midwifery practice
• An understanding of confidentiality issues
• Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in a sensitive manner
• Good written skills
• Good organisational skills and safe approach to decision making
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to respond to stressful situations positively and ensure tight deadlines are met
• Ability to assess / co-ordinate and delegate workload to a varying staff skill mix
• Ability to exercise initiative
• Ability to apply research to practice
• To practice and support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience of leading change management
• Counselling skills
• Teaching skills
• IT skills

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Midwife; currently registered to practice
• Evidence of post registration education
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist clinical and managerial training
• ENB 997/ NMC SLICE/Mentorship Preparation

Desirable

• Post graduate Certificate/Diploma in Midwifery

Experience Essential

• Relevant recent experience encompassing a wide range of midwifery practice
• Specialist expertise within midwifery
• Ability to Line manage, plan work of team, generate rotas and respond to cover emergencies
• Experience of working as core member of multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of implementing change

Desirable

• Evidence of previous management experience
• Understanding of ward budgets

Other Essential

• Willingness to adapt to a changing environment
• Professional attitude and approach
• Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
• Willing to work in all departmental areas across the Unit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Womens

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Womens

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)