Ante & Post-Natal Ward Manager; John MacPherson Ward

Senior Midwife – Ante & Postnatal Ward Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Midwife to apply for the position of Ante & Postnatal Ward Manager. This is a 0.5 WTE job share for a 1 WTE role.

Torbay and South Devon NHS FT has an obstetric lead labour ward with 8 birthing rooms, one of which has a birth pool, and a freestanding birth centre in Newton Abbot. The mixed ante and post‑natal ward (John Mac Pherson) has a 20‑bed capacity, including a shared bay for Transitional Care with the neonatal service.

This role is part of a dynamic & forward‑thinking maternity team. We pride ourselves on being a small and welcoming unit with a positive & inclusive culture. The successful candidate should demonstrate previous experience of leadership and staff‑management skills, recent experience in maternity services, and a sound understanding of the CQC and national assurance agenda.

• Prioritise clinical workload, identifying the most critical needs and keeping staff focused through the shift
• Proactively lead the clinical decision‑making process, analysing information to make effective decisions in complex situations
• Monitor and manage sickness and absence of staff within the team, implementing the TSDFT Policy and taking appropriate action if required
• Lead and facilitate the recruitment of staff for the Meridian Team
• Plan, manage and organise human resources through efficient workforce planning, enabling the team to provide quality service throughout the 24‑hour period
• Monitor progress of work, recognise changing priorities, and implement corrective action within own limits while informing relevant people

Mair Davies, Maternity Matron for Inpatient Services
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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care