Outpatient Maternity Manager - Band 7

Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.** 

An exciting opportunity has arisen at East Cheshire NHS Trust for a Senior Midwife to apply for the permanent position of Outpatient Maternity Manager. We are looking to recruit an experienced Midwife to provide a high level of visible leadership, management and clinical expertise in the community setting and maternity unit. 

East Cheshire NHS Trust provide maternity services to approximately 1500 women, pregnant people and families each year providing excellent quality care in line with the latest national and regional standards. 

We are proud of our achievements at Macclesfield Maternity Unit and would welcome you as a valued member of our innovative team who will help us to excel further to deliver our trust objectives and values. We are looking for an adaptable individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of a multi-disciplinary team and has the ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the service forward. Applicants should be able to demonstrate previous knowledge and experience in the provision of community midwifery care, leadership, service development and staff management skills. This role will include split clinical and management time. 

Hours per week: 30

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To provide a high level of clinical expertise, leadership and management in the maternity department,  and community as required.   

To work within the Clinical Governance framework to ensure higher standards of care are provided.

To participate in the on-call rota as required in the provision of the 24 hour service.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.