Ward Manager (Antenatal/Postnatal)

Yorkhospitals; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks a Ward Manager for Hawthorn (Antenatal/Postnatal) at Scarborough Hospital. In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight of patient care while fostering staff development. You'll ensure a responsive and supportive environment for women and families, actively engaging in operational management and improvement plans. The role offers numerous benefits, including NHS pension, generous leave, and relocation support. Candidates should possess midwifery qualifications and leadership experience.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27+ days holiday

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Must be a registered midwife with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a leadership role in maternity care.
• Effective communicator with a passion for staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for Hawthorn Ward operations.
• Support staff in their personal and professional development.
• Lead initiatives to ensure responsive ward processes.
• Ensure professional oversight and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate leadership

Education

Registered Midwife qualification

Job description

About the Role

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a passionate and dynamic leader to become our Hawthorn (Antenatal/Postnatal) Ward Manager at Scarborough Hospital. This is a job share with our current Ward Manager.

You will participate in the leadership of antenatal/postnatal care at the Scarborough site, supporting staff to lead with a focus on women, birthing individuals, and family centred care.

Improvement Plans

We will support and contribute to our improvement plans, informed by the Maternity Three Year Delivery Plan:

• Listening to and working with women, birthing individuals and families with compassion
• Supporting our workforce
• Developing a culture of safety, learning and support
• Meeting and improving standards and structures

Responsibilities

• To provide senior leadership and hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational running of the clinical managerial and requirements for Hawthorn (Antenatal/Postnatal) Ward.
• To lead by example and empower staff in their personal and professional development.
• To take the lead role in ensuring the environmental and ward processes are responsive to the needs of women and birthing individuals, providing assurance through agreed mechanisms.
• Work alongside and support the Hawthorn ward team in a clinical capacity when required, being an expert practitioner to guide and advise the multi-disciplinary team as required.
• You will have excellent communication skills and will inspire your team with your drive and passion for developing people and services.
• You will be a visible and credible clinical leader, promoting compassionate leadership within the labour ward whilst engaging your team to improve standards of care.

As a professional Midwifery leader you will ensure the professional development and standards of midwives within the labour ward, providing professional oversight and governance.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

Contact Information

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kylie Davies or Sarah Harris; Job title: Maternity Matrons; Email address: [e-mail]; Telephone number: 07930318214; Email: [e-mail].

Further Information

To find out more about our Maternity department please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/dpfhpfi/1

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.