Ante & Post-Natal Ward Manager; John MacPherson Ward

Ante & Post-Natal Ward Manager (John Mac Pherson Ward)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Midwife to apply for the position of Ante & Post‑natal 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. There is also a freestanding birth centre in Newton Abbot. There is a mixed ante and post natal ward (John Mac Pherson) with a 20 bed capacity, including a shared bay for Transitional Care with our Neonatal service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic & forward‑thinking maternity team. We pride our self in being a small and welcoming unit with a positive & inclusive culture with the NHS People Promise at the heart of our ethos.

You will become a valued member of our maternity unit, be part of an innovative team that will help us to excel further to deliver our Trust objectives & values. We are looking for an adaptable individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of the multi‑disciplinary team & has an ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the services forward.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate previous experience of leadership and staff management skills with recent experience in maternity services and a sound understanding of the CQC and national assurance agenda.

• Prioritise clinical workload, identifying the most critical needs, keeping staff and others focused through the shift.
• Proactively lead the clinical decision‑making process, analyzing information to make effective decisions in complex situations.
• Monitor and manage sickness and absence of staff within the team implementing the TSDFT Policy, 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 and inform relevant people.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Maternity service assists around 1,800 women with their births. We are a small team who are happy to welcome people to our Trust.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

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