Postnatal Ward Lead (Band 7) - Team Manager

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Ward Manager/Team Leader for the Postnatal Ward at St James's University Hospital on a 6-month secondment. The role focuses on running the ward, staffing, and delivering evidence-based care with a strong leadership presence.

The post requires excellent clinical and communication skills, with a passion for developing staff within a multidisciplinary maternity team. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Experience in ward leadership within a maternity setting.
• Ability to drive safe staffing and patient flow on a busy postnatal ward.
• Strong people management and role-modelling clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the postnatal ward, ensuring patient flow and safe staffing.
• Champion evidence-based, person-centred care and staff development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to meet complex needs.

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Ward Manager/Team Leader for the Postnatal Ward at St James's University Hospital on a 6-month secondment. The role focuses on running the ward, staffing, and delivering evidence-based care with a strong leadership presence.

The post requires excellent clinical and communication skills, with a passion for developing staff within a multidisciplinary maternity team. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Leeds.