Ward Manager

Job overview

• 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

• Assists the senior midwifery management team to manage the 24 hour midwifery service: - Manages the ward area, ensuring appropriate delegation of staff to care for clients.
• Keeps 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 reports on appropriate matters as part of the operational team.
• Ensures appropriate referral to other professional/agencies as need arises
• Ensures that relevant guidelines and policies are effectively and efficiently implemented
• Ensures the maximum use of all resources available within his/her sphere of control
• Works 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
• Ensures that all staff within his/her sphere of control fulfil the function of the post they hold
• Identifies and minimises clinical risk in line with the Trust's RISK Management Strategy
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and consults with others in the multidisciplinary team so that services run smoothly, in the best interest of clients

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.