Maternity Ward Manager

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate manager for their Maternity Ward. This role involves overseeing inpatient antenatal and postnatal care, ensuring high standards of service and quality improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to implement new initiatives. Join a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate care and making a difference in the lives of patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dynamic team and contribute to the continuous improvement of maternity services.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience at band 6 level in inpatient care.
• Strong leadership and clinical skills required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Maternity Ward.
• Manage midwifery and support staff effectively.

Skills

Inpatient Care Experience

Excellent Clinical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

NMC Registration

Management/Leadership Training

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an inspirational manager with a passion for inpatient antenatal and postnatal care. You must possess strong leadership qualities and have the ability to implement new initiatives and the courage to drive forward future development.

You must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to challenge, when appropriate, to ensure competence and compassion is embraced by all. You will monitor and continually review performance, effectiveness and user satisfaction on the Maternity Ward.

The Maternity Ward is a 27 bedded ward providing antenatal and postnatal care. We have an established Transitional care service on the Maternity Ward caring for neonates from 34 weeks gestation

The Ward Manager will also support the continuous improvement project to establish a midwife led NIPE service with the ANNB Lead Midwife leading the change.

Main duties of the job

The role will include but not be limited to

Daily operational running of the Maternity Ward

Line management of all midwifery and support staff within the team.

Service and quality improvement - development, implementation and maintenance of standards

management of budget inclusive of staffing, equipment, premises and supplies

multi disciplinary working

Clinical leadership and the maintenance of clinical credibility.

Provide support to colleagues and the senior management team

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

412-W&C-7163868

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job descriptionfor full details of roles and responsibilities.

We welcome prospective candidates to contact us for further discussion and to visit us prior to application or interview.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job descriptionfor full details of roles and responsibilities.

We welcome prospective candidates to contact us for further discussion and to visit us prior to application or interview.

Person Specification Skills Essential

• 5 years at band 6
• experience in inpatient care
• excellent clinical skills

Desirable

• management experience

Knowledge Essential

• national drivers
• managerial responsibilies
• safety/risk
• recent study/learning

Desirable

• governance
• staffing/staff problems

Qualifications Essential

• NMC
• management/leadership training

Desirable

• teaching/assessing
• NIPE

Person Specification Skills Essential

• 5 years at band 6
• experience in inpatient care
• excellent clinical skills

Desirable

• management experience

Knowledge Essential

• national drivers
• managerial responsibilies
• safety/risk
• recent study/learning

Desirable

• governance
• staffing/staff problems

Qualifications Essential

• NMC
• management/leadership training

Desirable

• teaching/assessing
• NIPE

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

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