Team Leader - L36

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a dynamic and motivated Ward Manager to lead the Postnatal Ward at Leeds General Infirmary. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to providing high-quality maternity care as part of the senior midwifery team. This fixed-term role offers an opportunity to innovate within maternity services and develop staff within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a senior midwife and managing a team.
• Experience in budget management and audit standards.
• Strong presentation skills and excellent written/verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of midwives and maternity support workers.
• Ensure high standards in the assessment and delivery of care.
• Oversee budget management and resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Clinical Skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Registered Midwife

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Masters degree or working towards

Job description

Job summary

BAND 7 WARD MANAGER / TEAM LEADER Postnatal ward LGI

12 months secondment to cover maternity leave - 0.4WTE

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, extremely motivated, resourceful individual with established midwifery, and leadership experience to join our Maternity team.

Working as part of the senior midwifery team, the post holder will contribute to the future development of the maternity service through participation of development initiatives.

As a Ward Manager, you will have excellent clinical and communication skills, an ability to inspire and support staff and work in partnership with women, their relatives and the multi-disciplinary team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of seamless care. You will also involve other agencies and practitioners in care planning to meet complex needs of women and their babies.

Internal enquires are encouraged.

For further information regarding this post please contact: Matron Catherine Wetton [e-mail]

Expected Shortlisting Date

30/06/2025

Planned Interview Date

07/07/2025

Main duties of the job

You will be a role model and empowered to influence further developments in Midwifery and respond to National Maternity Transformation plans across the unit, acting as a liaison point and contributing to the continual development of maternity services. You will have a passion for developing staff and creating a learning environment in your area and demonstrate exceptional situational leadership enabling and empowering your teams.

About us

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Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-WOM-172

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description Job responsibilities

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Team Leader - Maternity

Reports to: Matron

Band: 7

Department: Maternity

Location SJUH/LGI

JOB PURPOSE

LTHT is made up of two large teaching hospitals and has an annual birth rate of over 10,000. The post holder will work at both acute units and liaise with relevant health professionals within the Trust and primary care colleagues in Leeds.

The role requires direct management of a team of midwives and maternity support workers.

The jobholder is responsible for the ward/department clinical budget as determined by finance for each year.

The Jobholder will have responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the maternity ward/department). They will provide clinical and professional management and leadership for the team. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care are maintained to a high standard. They will manage the administrative and financial aspects of Ward/department and ensuring cost effective use of resources,

Please find attached document for full job description and personal specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Team Leader - Maternity

Reports to: Matron

Band: 7

Department: Maternity

Location SJUH/LGI

JOB PURPOSE

LTHT is made up of two large teaching hospitals and has an annual birth rate of over 10,000. The post holder will work at both acute units and liaise with relevant health professionals within the Trust and primary care colleagues in Leeds.

The role requires direct management of a team of midwives and maternity support workers.

The jobholder is responsible for the ward/department clinical budget as determined by finance for each year.

The Jobholder will have responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the maternity ward/department). They will provide clinical and professional management and leadership for the team. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care are maintained to a high standard. They will manage the administrative and financial aspects of Ward/department and ensuring cost effective use of resources,

Please find attached document for full job description and personal specification.

Person Specification Other Criteria Essential

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
• Excellent presentation skills
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

Qualifications Essential

• Degree or equivalent
• Registered Midwife
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Masters degree or working towards

Desirable

• Recognised management/ leadership qualification

Experience Essential

• Substantial experience as senior midwife, experience of managing and leading a team.
• Budget management
• Audit & Standard setting
• Current Issues in healthcare
• Experience of providing training
• Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress
• Evidence of managerial development
• Clinical audit and standard setting

Desirable

• Service development and/or change management

Skills and Behaviours Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Capable of lateral thinking

Person Specification Other Criteria Essential

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
• Excellent presentation skills
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.

Qualifications Essential

• Degree or equivalent
• Registered Midwife
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Masters degree or working towards

Desirable

• Recognised management/ leadership qualification

Experience Essential

• Substantial experience as senior midwife, experience of managing and leading a team.
• Budget management
• Audit & Standard setting
• Current Issues in healthcare
• Experience of providing training
• Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress
• Evidence of managerial development
• Clinical audit and standard setting

Desirable

• Service development and/or change management

Skills and Behaviours Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Capable of lateral thinking

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

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