Ward Manager MAU/Triage

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated midwife to manage the Maternity Assessment Unit at Newham University Hospital. This role involves ensuring high-quality care, leading a multidisciplinary team, and optimizing resource use for effective service delivery. You will champion the triage system and be pivotal in fostering an inclusive environment for both staff and patients. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in patient safety and compassionate care, and help shape the future of maternity services in East London.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as a registered midwife.
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe delivery of services in Maternity Assessment Unit.
• Manage staffing and e-rostering for optimal coverage.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and appraisals.

Skills

Registered Midwife

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Clinical Skills (cannulation, suturing)

IT Skills (clinical systems, Microsoft Office)

Education

Degree in Midwifery

Practice Assessor/Mentorship Qualification

Master's Degree (or working towards)

Job description

Job summary

We require a midwife who is passionate about managing MAU/Maternity Triage at Newham University Hospital, ensuring that optimal use is made of available resources to provide appropriate and effective cover over any 24hour period .

Main duties of the job

The ward manager will work along with the multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for overseeing the safe delivery of service in the Maternity Assessment Unit/Triage ensuring the delivery of safe and high quality care. You will lead and champion the current triage system in BSOTS

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum pro rata inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-7123767NUH

Job locations

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

Job description Job responsibilities

Specific Duties

E-Rostering

1.

Sign and approve all bank by Mon 10am. Modify shifts (no break/overstay / late attendance) review times written to ensure they are realistic.

2.

Prepare rota to deadline 8 weeks in advance. (auto roster with necessary modifications) Review annual leave. Annual leave to be in annual leave diaries.

3.

Liaise with bank partners to cover shifts after listing staff numbers for the week/month

4.

Sign off previous months rota for pay on the 5th of the month or the Friday before the 5th.

5.

Ensure annual leave entitlements are correct on e-roster.

6.

Review 107 folders daily and update sick on e-roster and send to back as needed. [input absences as unpaid authorised leave until clinical lead agrees the leave that should be granted]. To carry bleep 107.

I.e. Emergency AL, Carers leave, bereavement leave etc.

7.

Update e-roster with staff sickness then input date of return to work on staff sickness. Plan informal meeting immediately on return and inform HR if 1st stage required.

Staffing

8.

Write duties, expected numbers and allocated staff for your area.

9.

Complete change forms and email e-roster for all rotas and changes to staff hours (especially for preceptors do change forms following establishment meeting.

10

Review all current flexible working agreements, collect all updated flexible working agreements from Nov 1st, then input flexible working agreements on e-roster with date for review after staff meet with clinical lead. Then email e-roster with a copy of all signed and agreed flexible working agreements.

11.

Calculate annual leave for new starters and all staff who change their contracted hours and input into the e-roster.

12.

Clear communication with the ward manager via email if both staff agree to swapping of shifts.no shits should be swapped unless approved.

13.

Meet with staff to complete 1:1 every 1-3 months. Complete appraisal every year. Deadline July 31st.

14.

All calls that come in by 5pm ward manager / senior manager to ensure cover before leaving.

Meetings

15.

Organise ward meetings every 1-3 months.

16.

Attend labour ward forum and feedback to staff.

17.

Attend risk management, CLIPA, perinatal meeting, BSOTS meeting and MAU/Triage meetings. (disseminate to staff in an organic manner)

18.

Attend establishment meeting

19.

Complete safety briefing monthly with feedback from Mon/Tues meeting and MIR.

21.

Attend safety huddle meetings

Equipment / Audits

22.

Inspect sharps bin soft close and not overfilled.

23.

Check equipment lists, room lists and emergency trolley checklists that are completed and collected weekly

24.

Contact EBME monthly for feedback on all logged jobs and dates for completion and review review equipment folder.

25.

Complete Synbiotixs (hand washing and saving lives)

26.

Action QTS audit report and liaise with infection control and SERCO to make ward safe.

27.

Complete risk assessment as needed (of the area and staff).

28.

Ensure the environment is clean and I am clean green stickers are put on clean equipment

29.

To ensure appropriate stock levels for all equipment

Pharmacy

31.

Have an appropriate stock level for all drugs in use

32.

Having a robust process is in place to remove and replace expired drug

33.

Monitor and ensure effective daily check of CD drugs, including correct documentation and the key is kept separately and securely

34.

Appropriate storage of drugs to include IV fluids (to be locked cupboard in a looked room)

35.

Daily check and documentation of fridge temperature and kept locked.

General

36.

Check that clients waiting times for triaging and transfer to other areas is reduced

37.

Check traceability stats for Monofer and get notes if traceability/CRS not updated by staff.

38.

Complete Datix and respond to Datix (contact Governance Lead for the topic that should be redirected to you inform staff of your subject)

39.

Assist ward clerks with oracle ordering necessary items only.

40.

Familiarise yourself with the escalation policy and the what we should know as maternity staffs poster and ensure your staff is familiar with this.

41.

Meet with some of the clientele to review satisfaction with the service and lead on WE CARE feedback.

Job description Job responsibilities

Specific Duties

E-Rostering

1.

Sign and approve all bank by Mon 10am. Modify shifts (no break/overstay / late attendance) review times written to ensure they are realistic.

2.

Prepare rota to deadline 8 weeks in advance. (auto roster with necessary modifications) Review annual leave. Annual leave to be in annual leave diaries.

3.

Liaise with bank partners to cover shifts after listing staff numbers for the week/month

4.

Sign off previous months rota for pay on the 5th of the month or the Friday before the 5th.

5.

Ensure annual leave entitlements are correct on e-roster.

6.

Review 107 folders daily and update sick on e-roster and send to back as needed. [input absences as unpaid authorised leave until clinical lead agrees the leave that should be granted]. To carry bleep 107.

I.e. Emergency AL, Carers leave, bereavement leave etc.

7.

Update e-roster with staff sickness then input date of return to work on staff sickness. Plan informal meeting immediately on return and inform HR if 1st stage required.

Staffing

8.

Write duties, expected numbers and allocated staff for your area.

9.

Complete change forms and email e-roster for all rotas and changes to staff hours (especially for preceptors do change forms following establishment meeting.

10

Review all current flexible working agreements, collect all updated flexible working agreements from Nov 1st, then input flexible working agreements on e-roster with date for review after staff meet with clinical lead. Then email e-roster with a copy of all signed and agreed flexible working agreements.

11.

Calculate annual leave for new starters and all staff who change their contracted hours and input into the e-roster.

12.

Clear communication with the ward manager via email if both staff agree to swapping of shifts.no shits should be swapped unless approved.

13.

Meet with staff to complete 1:1 every 1-3 months. Complete appraisal every year. Deadline July 31st.

14.

All calls that come in by 5pm ward manager / senior manager to ensure cover before leaving.

Meetings

15.

Organise ward meetings every 1-3 months.

16.

Attend labour ward forum and feedback to staff.

17.

Attend risk management, CLIPA, perinatal meeting, BSOTS meeting and MAU/Triage meetings. (disseminate to staff in an organic manner)

18.

Attend establishment meeting

19.

Complete safety briefing monthly with feedback from Mon/Tues meeting and MIR.

21.

Attend safety huddle meetings

Equipment / Audits

22.

Inspect sharps bin soft close and not overfilled.

23.

Check equipment lists, room lists and emergency trolley checklists that are completed and collected weekly

24.

Contact EBME monthly for feedback on all logged jobs and dates for completion and review review equipment folder.

25.

Complete Synbiotixs (hand washing and saving lives)

26.

Action QTS audit report and liaise with infection control and SERCO to make ward safe.

27.

Complete risk assessment as needed (of the area and staff).

28.

Ensure the environment is clean and I am clean green stickers are put on clean equipment

29.

To ensure appropriate stock levels for all equipment

Pharmacy

31.

Have an appropriate stock level for all drugs in use

32.

Having a robust process is in place to remove and replace expired drug

33.

Monitor and ensure effective daily check of CD drugs, including correct documentation and the key is kept separately and securely

34.

Appropriate storage of drugs to include IV fluids (to be locked cupboard in a looked room)

35.

Daily check and documentation of fridge temperature and kept locked.

General

36.

Check that clients waiting times for triaging and transfer to other areas is reduced

37.

Check traceability stats for Monofer and get notes if traceability/CRS not updated by staff.

38.

Complete Datix and respond to Datix (contact Governance Lead for the topic that should be redirected to you inform staff of your subject)

39.

Assist ward clerks with oracle ordering necessary items only.

40.

Familiarise yourself with the escalation policy and the what we should know as maternity staffs poster and ensure your staff is familiar with this.

41.

Meet with some of the clientele to review satisfaction with the service and lead on WE CARE feedback.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• A minimum of two years as a registered midwife
• Proven experience of effective working in a multidisciplinary setting

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team/service
• Experience in the MAU/Triage setting
• Experience in the MAU/Triage setting
• PROMPT course
• BSOTS
• Obstetric Course
• Master's degree or working towards

Experience Essential

• Ability to practice clinically within a fully integrated Maternity service.
• Organisational skills, Flexible and Adaptable
• Proven leadership skills,Able to lead, develop and motivate staff

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes.
• Knowledge and experience of using Datix and audit
• Clinical experience with BSOTS
• Ability to devise and deliver training

Knowledge Essential

• Clinical skilled with cannulation, perineal suturing, CTG interpretation skills
• IT skills including clinical systems, outlook and email, and Microsoft office
• Ability to coach and motivate staff to accept change and service development
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of risk management
• Understanding of complaints management.
• Experiences of taking forth service developments, monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness
• Understanding of the role of PMA

Skills Essential

• Registered Midwife qualified to degree level Such as to meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments
• Practice Assessor/Mentorship qualification /'sign off' mentor

Desirable

• Masters or evidence of significant post registration education

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• A minimum of two years as a registered midwife
• Proven experience of effective working in a multidisciplinary setting

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team/service
• Experience in the MAU/Triage setting
• Experience in the MAU/Triage setting
• PROMPT course
• BSOTS
• Obstetric Course
• Master's degree or working towards

Experience Essential

• Ability to practice clinically within a fully integrated Maternity service.
• Organisational skills, Flexible and Adaptable
• Proven leadership skills,Able to lead, develop and motivate staff

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes.
• Knowledge and experience of using Datix and audit
• Clinical experience with BSOTS
• Ability to devise and deliver training

Knowledge Essential

• Clinical skilled with cannulation, perineal suturing, CTG interpretation skills
• IT skills including clinical systems, outlook and email, and Microsoft office
• Ability to coach and motivate staff to accept change and service development
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of risk management
• Understanding of complaints management.
• Experiences of taking forth service developments, monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness
• Understanding of the role of PMA

Skills Essential

• Registered Midwife qualified to degree level Such as to meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments
• Practice Assessor/Mentorship qualification /'sign off' mentor

Desirable

• Masters or evidence of significant post registration education

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

Employer's website

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