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Maternity Assessment Suite Manager

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Preston, PR2 9HTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

25 November 2026

12 days left

Job description

Are you a dynamic midwife with a passion for complex antenatal care with the inspiration to improve the quality and safety of care for women and babie...

Ensure a high standard of midwifery care is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet women's needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.

Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.

Communicate closely with the Maternity Unit and Delivery Suite coordinator's to manage women with a concerning clinical picture.

Staff Management and education and training of junior staff.

You will be responsible for ensuring the midwifery team and care support team are adequately supported and developed to deliver excellent care with compassion

You will be responsible for ensuring that the midwifery team and care support team are adequately resourced and organised to deliver excellent care with compassion.

Maternity triage is a fact paced, acute environment requiring autonomous practice and effective team working. It requires prompt decision making skills and appropriate and timely escalation when necessary to ensure safe care provision.

Duties to include, but not be limited to:

  • Working collaboratively with the midwifery and obstetric teams to ensure a seamless and robust complex antenatal care pathway.
  • Day to day management of the maternity assessment suite ensuring high standards of safe care and a positive experience for women and their families.
  • Support the team to work towards the implementation of the Birmingham Symptom Specific Obstetric Triage System (BSOTS)
  • Liaison and communication with the wider multi-disciplinary team including the escalation of women with a changing clinical need.
  • Management of staff rosters, appraisal and training as well as staff development and support.
  • Lead by example. Uphold the Trust values at all times.
  • Support senior management with the implementation of local and national drivers including the Ockenden recommendations.
  • Management of budgets and the environment in line with the Trusts STAR assurance framework
  • Develop and implement relevant guidelines to ensure that pathways of care are in place and are evidence based.
  • Audit compliance to local standards, national safety standards and agree actions for improvement as required.

Our Healthcare Family: Where Every Role Counts!

We are proud to have a team of 10,000 incredible individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you're a nurse, doctor, administrator, or support staff member, your contribution matters. With every action you take, you're making a real difference in the lives of our service users.

Community Impact: With your help, we care for 370,000 people in our local area and provide specialist care to 1.5 million individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria. Your dedication ensures that no one in our community is left without the care they need and deserve.

<3 Sense of Purpose: Working with us isn't just a job - it's a calling. You'll experience a profound sense of pride knowing that every task you undertake directly impacts the well-being of our patients and staff. Together, we thrive, ensuring that outstanding healthcare is accessible to all in our local towns.

Professional Growth: Joining our team means unlocking a world of opportunities for personal and professional development. From specialized training to networking with exceptional individuals, you'll broaden your skill set and expand your career horizons.

Innovation and Excellence: We encourage boldness and innovation. You'll be challenged to think differently, push boundaries, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Join us and Be Part of Something Truly Meaningful!

Qualifications and Education

Essential: - Registered Midwife; - Degree in Midwifery; - NMC recognised Mentorship qualification

Desirable: - Working towards a Master's Degree

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of sound knowledge base in relation to normal and complex pregnancies
  • Ability to implement changes within practice
  • Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of risk management and clinical governance and the relevance to practice
  • Recent Triage Experience
  • Recent complex antenatal experience

Desirable: - Experience of managing a team; - Evidence of experience undertaking management responsibilities; - Evidence of multi-agency working

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

12 November 2026

Last checked

13 November 2026

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About the employer

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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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