Ward Manager (Antenatal/Postnatal)

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Ward Manager for the Hawthorn Ward at Scarborough Hospital. This role includes senior leadership responsibilities and focuses on compassionate care for patients. Candidates must be registered midwives with strong leadership skills. The position offers generous benefits, including NHS pension scheme and relocation support. The working pattern is part-time on a job share basis. Successful candidates will lead by example while supporting staff development and fostering a culture of safety and improvement.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days holiday

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Recent leadership or managerial experience.
• Experience of initiating and leading a change in practice.
• Taking charge and motivating a team during peak capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for the operational running of the ward.
• Empower staff in their personal and professional development.
• Ensure processes are responsive to the needs of women and birthing individuals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Education

Registered midwife

Practice supervisor and practice assessor

Job description

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a passionate and dynamic leader to become our Hawthorn (Antenatal/Postnatal) Ward Manager at Scarborough Hospital. This is a job share with our current Ward Manager.

You will participate in the leadership of antenatal/postnatal care at the Scarborough site, supporting staff to lead with a focus on women, birthing individuals, and family‑centred care.

You will support and contribute to our improvement plans, informed by the Maternity Three‑Year Delivery Plan:

• Listening to and working with women, birthing individuals and families with compassion
• Supporting our workforce
• Developing a culture of safety, learning and support
• Meeting and improving standards and structures

Main duties of the job

• To provide senior leadership and hold overall responsibility for the day‑to‑day operational running of the clinical managerial and requirements for Hawthorn (Antenatal/Postnatal) Ward.
• To lead by example and empower staff in their personal and professional development.
• Take the lead role in ensuring the environmental and ward processes are responsive to the needs of women and birthing individuals, providing assurance through agreed mechanisms.
• Work alongside and support the Hawthorn ward team in a clinical capacity when required, being an expert practitioner to guide and advise the multi‑disciplinary team as required.
• You will have excellent communication skills and will inspire your team with your drive and passion for developing people and services.
• You will be a visible and credible clinical leader, promoting compassionate leadership within the labour ward whilst engaging your team to improve standards of care.

Professional Midwifery Leadership

As a professional Midwifery leader you will ensure the professional development and standards of midwives within the labour ward, providing professional oversight and governance.

About us

To find out more about our Maternity department please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/dpfhpfi/1

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust’s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time, Job share

Reference number: 419-7678187‑WM‑FH

Job locations: Scarborough Hospital – Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL

Job responsibilities

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification – Experience and Knowledge Required (Essential)

• Recent leadership or managerial experience (taking charge on a shift)
• Experience of initiating and leading a change in practice
• Recent experience of audit
• Taking charge and motivating a team at periods of peak capacity and working under pressure
• Experience of contributing to managing flow across a busy maternity unit
• Experience of developing services as part of a multidisciplinary team, or experience of initiating and leading a change in practice

Person Specification – Experience and Knowledge Desired (Desirable)

• Experience of managing complaints
• Experience of managing sickness and absence
• Experience of participation in areas of clinical governance and risk assessments

Education, Qualifications and Training – Essential

• Registered midwife
• Practice supervisor and practice assessor

Education, Qualifications and Training – Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Examination of the Newborn qualification
• Masters degree

Skills & Attributes – Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department, Division and Trust
• Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them
• Evidence of effective leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust and your performance expectations
• Good organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workload
• Effective management of all resources

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Scarborough Hospital – Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk