Maternity Manager

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments. We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families. Job overview The Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a highly motivated, qualified and forward-thinking Maternity Manager. Responsible for day to day operational management of the ward or department. Provides professional and managerial leadership. Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. Manages staff, manages rotas, and undertakes recruitment and selection. Promotes positive patient experience, lead on local quality initiatives and explores opportunities for service improvement. Holds and manages budget. Main duties of the job The post holder will have overall responsibility and accountability for the management of the ward or department, providing a dynamic leadership role within the team. Ensuring effective communication and engagement is maintained at all times, ensuring regular team meetings and opportunities for staff at all levels to contribute to decision making at ward or department level. Able to make effective decisions autonomously / independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate strong leadership and act as a role model for the midwifery team, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of evidence based care to patients and providing support for all staff on the unit. Responsibility for development within the department / ward, taking a lead role in ensuring continuous improvements in standards for the benefit of good patient care. Manage and co-ordinate a ward /department team, working autonomously without supervision, providing professional clinical leadership and responsibility for ensuring an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitation. Person specification Personal Qualities Team player High Motivation Good communication skills Leadership skills Ability to prioritise Good teaching skills Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills Proven ability to inspire others and influence innovation Willingness to professionally develop self and others Excellent time management skills Skills Essential criteria Understanding of the role of midwife as defined by the NMC An understanding of the NMC Code of Practice and Midwives Rules An in-depth understanding of all aspects of evidence-based midwifery practice An understanding of confidentiality issues Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in a sensitive manner Good written skills Good organisational skills and safe approach to decision making Negotiating and influencing skills Ability to respond to stressful situations positively and ensure tight deadlines are met Ability to assess / co-ordinate and delegate workload to a varying staff skill mix Ability to exercise initiative Ability to apply research to practice To practice and support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Midwife; currently registered to practice Evidence of post registration education Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist clinical and managerial training ENB 997/ NMC SLICE/Mentorship Preparation Experience Essential criteria Relevant recent experience encompassing a wide range of midwifery practice Specialist expertise within midwifery Ability to Line manage, plan work of team, generate rotas and respond to cover emergencies Experience of working as core member of multidisciplinary team Evidence of implementing change Other Essential criteria Willingness to adapt to a changing environment Professional attitude and approach Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism Willing to work in all departmental areas across the Unit Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

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