Job Description

We are seeking an inspirational manager with a passion for inpatient antenatal and postnatal care. You must possess strong leadership qualities and have the ability to implement new initiatives and the courage to drive forward future development.



You must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to challenge, when appropriate, to ensure competence and compassion is embraced by all. You will monitor and continually review performance, effectiveness and user satisfaction on the Maternity Ward.



The Maternity Ward is a 27 bedded ward providing antenatal and postnatal care. We have an established Transitional care service on the Maternity Ward caring for neonates from 34 weeks gestation



The Ward Manager will also support the continuous improvement project to establish a midwife led NIPE service with the ANNB Lead Midwife leading the change.



The role will include but not be limited to



Daily operational running of the Maternity Ward



Line management of all midwifery and support staff within the team.



Service and quality improvement - development, implementation and maintenance of standards



management of budget inclusive of staffing, equipment, premises and supplies



multi disciplinary working



Clinical leadership and the maintenance of clinical credibility.



Provide support to colleagues and the senior management team



Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.



We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.



The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.



During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.



The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.



At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.



Please see attached job descriptionfor full details of roles and responsibilities.



We welcome prospective candidates to contact us for further discussion and to visit us prior to application or interview.