Job Description

Band 7 Delivery Suite Ward Manager



As the Band 7 Delivery Suite Ward Manager, you will have continuing responsibility while on duty to manage the Delivery Suite. This includes assessing care needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care, and setting high standards. You will be at the forefront of innovative and evidence-based midwifery practice, providing professional leadership and supporting a passionate clinical team. The clinical element of this role focuses on intrapartum care, and is flexible to the post holder's skill set.

Role Summary:

Manage the Delivery Suite, ensuring exceptional care for all patients

Develop, implement, and evaluate care programmes

Set and maintain high standards of midwifery practice

Provide professional leadership and support to the clinical team

Oversee a dedicated team of staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care

Maintain a positive and effective learning environment for students and new staff members

Support the Director of Midwifery/Clinical Midwifery Matron in achieving strategic objectives

Act as the intrapartum team lead to cover the Spires co-located MLU and Delivery Suite



Here in Oxfordshire, we offer women and healthcare professionals a unique set up of our Maternity Services where around 7200 babies are born annually. We have 4 stand-alone Midwifery Led Birth units within the county based at Banbury, Chipping Norton, Wantage and Wallingford as well as offering home births to all areas. There is also an integrated birth unit where around 10% of birthing people choose to go in labour. As a large Tertiary hospital, the John Radcliffe offers a large Delivery Suite with an en -suite birthing pool room, 3 Maternity theatres and a specific Maternity Recovery Ward. There are specialist services such as the Fetal and Maternal Medicine Team and Bereavement Team.



For those working with us, we have a named Maternity Psychologist 3 days a week to support all staff, as well as a n ever-expanding team of Professional Midwifery Advocates to provide pastoral support . For those wishing to develop their careers and skills, we have a core Practice Development Team who can guide staff with their career options and development opportunities. We strive to ensure every member of our team feels valued and to have the confidence to speak up and be heard .



We truly believe that supporting our staff to feel happy and well-supported within their work environment, will ensure the best quality of care for the birthing people who access our services.



Please see the attached s for Delivery Suite Manager The post holder will work clinically within intrapartum care when service needs require.



If you are passionate about Intrapartum Maternity Services, eager to make a meaningful impact, and ready to support staff in upholding the Trust's core values, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next exciting step in your midwifery career!