York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a passionate and dynamic leader to become our G2 (Antenatal/Postnatal) Ward Manager at York Hospital.
This is a fixed-term post for 12 months, to work alongside/job share with our current Ward Manager. If you are an internal applicant applying, this could also be considered as a Secondment with support from your Line Manager.
You will participate in the leadership of antenatal/postnatal care at the York site, supporting staff to lead with a focus on women, birthing individuals, and family centred care.
You 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
Interviews will take place on the 11th of November.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Ward Manager:
- To provide senior leadership and hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational running of the clinical managerial and requirements for G2 (Antenatal/Postnatal) Ward.
- To lead by example and empower staff in their personal and professional development.
- 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 G2 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.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- 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
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Adele Roberts Job title: Maternity Matron Email address: Telephone number: