Maternity Ward Manager
The closing date is 23 May 2025
Job summary
We are seeking an inspirational manager with a passion for inpatient antenatal and postnatal care. You must possess strong leadership qualities and have the ability to implement new initiatives and the courage to drive forward future development.
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 Maternity Ward.
The Maternity Ward is a 27 bedded ward providing antenatal and postnatal care. We have an established Transitional care service on the Maternity Ward caring for neonates from 34 weeks gestation
The Ward Manager will also support the continuous improvement project to establish a midwife led NIPE service with the ANNB Lead Midwife leading the change.
Main duties of the job
The role will include but not be limited to
Daily operational running of the Maternity Ward
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
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
09 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
412-W&C-7163868
Job locations
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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