We are seeking an inspirational manager with a passion for low risk birth choices both in a hospital setting and at home. A manager who supports the development of both MLU / Homebirth sustainability and meeting the case loading demands for patients who meet the enhanced care threshold. You must possess strong leadership qualities and have the ability to implement new initiatives and the courage to drive forward future development, while working in partnership with other maternity managers.
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 Midwife Led Unit, homebirth service and case loading team.
The Maternity Led Unit is a 3 bedded department that supports low risk hospital birth. The homebirth Service is supported by the current MLU staffing model and the community midwife team covering the MCHT care boundary. The Case loading Team provides antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to those patients who have been identified as benefiting from an enhanced care pathway.
The role of MLU maternity manager will be accountable for all 3 service areas and will support the continuous improvement project towards a sustainable model of care for Low risk birth.
The role will include but not be limited to
Daily operational running of the MLU, homebirth service and enhanced care case loading team.
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
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.
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025