Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Care Group Manager - Women and Children

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

The Women and Childrens Care Group requires a senior operational leader who can operationally lead the care group with a deep commitment to patient safety and experience. This diverse role involves overseeing Gynaecology, Maternity, Neonatal, and Paediatric services both inpatient and outpatient services this role is about creating an environment where clinical excellence can flourish through psychological safety and rigorous operational governance.

The services for women and children within PHU represent some of the largest services in the DGH setting with an extensive paediatric and NICU service, with strong regional commitments and responsibility.

About us

You will work alongside the Clinical Director, Senior Matron and Head of Midwifery to foster a "learning culture." Your role is to ensure that the Care Group structure is fit for purpose to deliver both national safety mandates (such as the Ockenden requirements in Maternity) and national and local performance standards including RTT and Cancer, whilst supporting a strong learning culture through a shared governance approach.

You will manage a complex budget that requires balancing the high costs of specialized clinical staffing with the need for efficiency and innovation.

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£76,965 to £88,682 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1972J

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality & Governance: Ensure 100% compliance with the Trusts Assurance Framework and lead the management of complex clinical risks.

Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the Care Group at local and regional levels, developing partnerships with ICS (Integrated Care System) stakeholders to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Interviews for this vacancy will take place on Monday 9th February 2026

People Leadership: Actively act on staff survey feedback to improve the working lives of our midwives, nurses, and doctors, promoting a culture of openness and

Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality & Governance: Ensure 100% compliance with the Trusts Assurance Framework and lead the management of complex clinical risks.

Interviews for this vacancy will take place on Monday 9th February 2026

People Leadership: Actively act on staff survey feedback to improve the working lives of our midwives, nurses, and doctors, promoting a culture of openness and

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification/experience.
Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent.
Evidence of continuing professional development including management studies to master's level or above or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience working on both strategic and operational matters.
Significant NHS/Public sector experience and knowledge and understanding of the NHS system reform policy and other key policy drivers.
Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating and developing multi-disciplinary teams as highly effective people manager.
Experience of leadership of complex operational change/project management while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification/experience.
Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent.
Evidence of continuing professional development including management studies to master's level or above or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience working on both strategic and operational matters.
Significant NHS/Public sector experience and knowledge and understanding of the NHS system reform policy and other key policy drivers.
Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating and developing multi-disciplinary teams as highly effective people manager.
Experience of leadership of complex operational change/project management while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.