Maternity Triage Ward Manager
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic midwife with expert knowledge and experience of maternity triage and compassionate leadership skills to fill this position as Maternity Triage Ward Manager (we are currently able to offer this role as a job share).
Responsibilities
* You will take responsibility for the management of Maternity Triage, be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of service users and the public.
* To line manage the Triage team including rostering, undertaking sickness management, appraisals and managing and supporting staff in line with Trust Policy.
* Be a visible, accessible, credible and assertive leader to whom service users, relatives and staff can turn to for assistance, advice and support.
* To act as an expert clinical practitioner providing personally and through the ward team, an excellent quality of care to service users and their families.
* Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research, evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.
* To ensure that all care provided reflects Trust policy and guidance.
* Proactively seek feedback on service user and public experience to address any concerns in a timely manner and build on success.
* Support the Midwifery Matron to ensure the ward environment is safe, clean, comfortable and well maintained in line with service user and public expectations.
* Have excellent communication skills and demonstrate an approachable manner within the MDT and families within the service.
* Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.
* Provide a supportive environment for all students and learners on placement within the ward/unit for which you are responsible.
Employment Conditions
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full‑time permanent contract unless you have applied for a Graduate visa or have successfully completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment.
The vacancy will close at midnight on 4th May 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme includes reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. We have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. We are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to helping employees achieve a good work‑life balance. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
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