Maternity Triage & Care Pathways Lead

NHS Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a maternity triage professional to support an autonomous, fast-paced environment focused on safe and excellent patient care. You will work closely with midwifery and obstetric teams to ensure seamless antenatal pathways and timely escalation when needed.

The role emphasizes robust team work, effective communication, and ongoing involvement in improvements aligned with national safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Maternity triage in an acute environment requiring autonomous practice.
• Promotes effective team working and prompt decision making.
• Escalation when necessary to ensure safe care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with midwifery and obstetric teams to ensure a robust antenatal care pathway.
• Manage the maternity assessment suite to maintain high safety and a positive patient experience.
• Support the implementation of BSOTS and liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist with staff rostering, appraisal, training and staff development.
• Ensure adherence to local and national safety standards and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a maternity triage professional to support an autonomous, fast-paced environment focused on safe and excellent patient care. You will work closely with midwifery and obstetric teams to ensure seamless antenatal pathways and timely escalation when needed.

The role emphasizes robust team work, effective communication, and ongoing involvement in improvements aligned with national safety guidelines.