An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maternity Ward Manager to join the Maternity Team at Wirral Women and Children's Hospital. The post is permanent at 37.5 hours per week.
The Maternity Ward Manager will be responsible for leading and operationally running the main maternity ward area which consists both Antenatal and Postnatal Women .
The successful candidate will work within the wider management team, also working closely with the multidisciplinary teams across maternity to provide safe, high quality care.
To provide effective and extensive leadership, expertise and advice to the Maternity Ward environment and wider Maternity Team whilst ensuring, the provision of safe and personalised care in line with best practice, local, regional and national guidance. Work in collaboration with the Obstetric Lead, the Maternity Management team and the Clinical Governance Team to ensure the effective management of risk within the Maternity Ward. To ensure the safe, efficient and effective management of the service within allocated resources. To act as a role model and expert practitioner in order to develop both midwifery and obstetric led services. Accept operational responsibility and accountability for the maternity ward and provide managerial and professional support to the maternity service and undertake delegated responsibility in the absence of the Matron. As part of a daily roster, the Maternity Ward Manager will hold the maternity bleep and manage unit acuity and staffing across maternity, including supporting all maternity areas with any issues that arise.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
Wirral Women and Children’s Hospital provides care for approximately 3,300 low and high-risk women per year, encompassed within the unit is a Level 3 Unit for Neonatal Services, Children’s Services and Women’s Unit.
We have a reputation for innovation in providing high-quality care to low and high-risk women in a hospital/community setting.
Our Midwives have a passionate philosophy for promoting individualised care and ensuring high standards of safety and birth experiences for all women accessing our Maternity Service.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kirsty Chambers Job title: Maternity Matron Email address: kirstychambers1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01516047111
Please contact Kirsty Chambers on ext 2764 for further information.
