Maternity Triage Ward Manager

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic midwife with expert knowledge and experience of maternity triage and compassionate leadership skills to fill this position as Maternity Triage Ward Manager (we are currently able to offer this role as a job share).
You will take responsibility for the management of Maternity Triage, be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of service users and the public. You will have expert clinical midwifery knowledge and will demonstrate effective and compassionate leadership skills to support the Midwifery and Multidisciplinary team (including ancillary and clinical support staff) to provide kind, safe, personalised care based on current research. You will work in collaboration with the Matron to lead and support the team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective., The post holder must be able to:
To line manage the Triage team including rostering, undertaking sickness management, appraisals and managing and supporting staff in line with Trust Policy.
Be a visible, accessible, credible and assertive leader to whom service users, relatives and staff can turn to for assistance, advice and support.
To act as an expert clinical practitioner providing personally and through their ward team, an excellent quality of care to service users and their families.
Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research, evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.
To ensure that all care provided reflects Trust policy and guidance.
Proactively seek feedback on service user and public experience in order to address any concerns in a timely manner and build on success.
Support the Midwifery Matron to ensure the ward environment is safe, clean, comfortable and well maintained in line with service user and public expectations.
Have excellent communication skills and demonstrate an approachable manner within the MDT and families within the service.
Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.
Provide a supportive environment for all students and learners on placement within the ward/unit for which they are responsible.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

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Closing date is midnight on 2 June 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 17 June 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care


• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities


• Career and development opportunities


• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team


• Research experience and opportunities


• Lovely location and quality of life


• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.