Delivery Suite Manager
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Middlesbrough, TS4 3BWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
The Midwifery Ward Manager is responsible for the operational and professional leadership of Labour Ward based at James Cook University site, ensuring...
The post holder will be accountable for maintaining compliance with NMC standards, Trust policies, and national maternity requirements, whilst ensuring effective use of resources, budgetary responsibility, and a safe, clean, and supportive care environment. As a senior clinical leader, they will role model professional practice, drive continuous improvement, and work collaboratively across the maternity service. There is an expectation that the post holder will work clinically and operationally across the maternity department including UHT sites as required to meet service needs.
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner
o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Midwifery degree/Midwifery qualification to diploma level and preceptorship plus further study and specialist experience
- Currently registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Willing to work at master's level.
Desirable: - Examination of the new-born.; - Management qualification and/or experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential: - Specialist clinical knowledge of midwifery; - A understanding of the NHS current legislation and national strategy in relation to midwifery
Experience
Essential: - Coordination of staffing and resources to meet service need; - Delivery and organisation of training, learning and development.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Strong Communication skills including clarity of communication both verbal and written, excellent listening skills, feedback.
- Ability to form and maintain successful working relationships with the MDT and other areas of the service.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
10 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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