Closing date: 25 May 2026
Ward Manager
Promote a holistic approach to maternity care
Provide expert advice and supportive midwifery leadership to the ward area
Ensure effective and efficient day to day running of the ward
Contribute to the overall budgetary control of the area
Promote and maintain professional standards
Actively contribute to the achievement of Trust and Directorate objectives
Provide assurance to the Senior Midwifery Management Team
The expectations within this job description will be met through professional leadership, clinical management, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.
The post holder will ensure that high quality midwifery care is delivered within their designated clinical area.
The post holder will set the standards of clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, and will monitor patient outcomes.
The post holder will have responsibility for the operational effectiveness of their designated clinical area, liaising with senior colleagues to ensure a safe, high quality service is provided across the maternity service.
The post-holder will be required to have access to a car/transport and ability to travel between locations.
Main duties of the job
* Assist the senior midwifery management team to manage the 24 hour midwifery service
* Manage the ward area, ensuring appropriate delegation of staff to care for clients
* Keep the senior midwifery management team and matron on call informed of significant changes in the day-to-day situation within his/her sphere of control and report on appropriate matters as part of the operational team
* Ensure appropriate referral to other professional/agencies as need arises
* Ensure that relevant guidelines and policies are effectively and efficiently implemented
* Ensure the maximum use of all resources available within his/her sphere of control
* Work with the practice development team to ensure an optimum environment for all learners, including newly qualified midwives, student midwives, nurses, medical students, return to practice and adaptation midwives
* Ensure that all staff within his/her sphere of control fulfil the function of the post they hold
* Identify and minimise clinical risk in line with the Trust's RISK Management Strategy
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills and consult with others in the multidisciplinary team so that services run smoothly, in the best interest of clients
Educations, Training and Qualifications
* Registered Midwife
* Degree in higher education or equivalent
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Management Training or Equivalent
* Masters or equivalent experience
Experience
* Experience in facilitating live drills
* Understanding of the complexity of the NHS and national picture and how this impacts on midwifery
* Broad range of midwifery experience promoting normal birth
* Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to work as a member of a team as well as the wider multidisciplinary team
* Leadership skills. Effective communication skills both verbal and written
* Sympathetic/empathetic to needs of women. Team builder and team player
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.
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
264-7956654-FAM
Job locations
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
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