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., 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 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. 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
  
  Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 4th May 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 12th May 2026. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. 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.