Inpatient Maternity Manager - Band 7

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking maternity management team. We are proud of our achievements at Macclesfield Maternity Unit. As a valued member of our maternity unit you will be part of an innovative team and will help us to excel to deliver Trust objectives and values.

We're looking for an adaptable individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of the multi-disciplinary team and has an ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the services forward. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous knowledge and experience in the provision of Intrapartum care, leadership, service development and staff management skills. This role will include split clinical and management time.

The successful candidate's portfolio will include labour ward and maternity triage; they will be expected to work closely with the existing maternity managers (whose portfolio's cover the antenatal & postnatal ward and community service) to ensure that the unit as a whole has a cohesive maternity management team.

This role also includes a senior manager on call responsibility for the maternity service. A bespoke induction package will be created to support the successful candidate to transition to their new role.

Hours per week: 37.5

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Main duties of the job

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

We are looking to recruit an experienced midwife to provide a high level of visible leadership, management and clinical expertise in the maternity department and community setting.

Duties include,  providing a high level of clinical expertise, leadership and management across the maternity department. Supporting the deputy head of midwifery/Matron to ensure high standards of compliance are maintained with infection control measures, incident management, safe staffing  and line managing a group of  Midwifery and support staff.

Work with the senior team to provide management oversight of the unit to maintain safe operational standards.

To manage acute obstetric emergencies in the setting in which they occur.

To work within the Clinical Governance framework to ensure higher standards of care are provided.

To participate in the senior midwifery on-call rota as required to support management of the maternity service out of hours.

The Trust has a flexible working policy and requests to work flexibly would be considered in line with service needs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.