Unit Manager - Maternity Assessment Centre

Job overview

Closing Date:  13th Jan 2026

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date:  Commencing 14th Jan 2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  W/C 19th Jan 2026

Maternity Assessment Centre/Antenatal day Unit Manager- Band 7-37.5 hours

Our Maternity Assessment Centre and Antenatal day unit are key evolving services within our maternity unit. We utilise the BSOTs maternity triage system in the department in response to local and national drivers for improved safety and quality for families accessing our service.  As a department leader you will manage and co-ordinate staff and activity within the department, while working closely with all maternity teams to ensure safe, effective and efficient care for women and their families.

Are you a dynamic, forward thinking, experienced midwife aspiring to lead and develop services and people towards excellence in providing midwifery care? We are looking for a Maternity Assessment Centre/Antenatal day Unit (MACU) Manager who is well equipped to develop self, service and others towards excellence. If you are someone who thrives on and responds to the challenges of today to build vision for the future you would enjoy and work well within our maternity services.

Main duties of the job

To provide expert care, support and advice to women and their families, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) The code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (2018).

To lead, manage and co-ordinate staff and activity within the Maternity Assessment Centre / Antenatal day Unit(MACU), with 24 hour accountability for service planning.

To provide expert clinical advice in relation to the education, management  and leadership of  midwives and support staff.

To  lead on  the  development, planning and future implementation of services in line with evidenced based practice, government drivers, national and local recommendations, and initiatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.