James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Community Manager

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 6 Midwife, or existing band 7 Midwife, who is looking for a new challenge to progress into a managerial role, to take on the role of Maternity Manager. This is a rotational post, which will initially focus on our community midwifery teams.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide professional leadership and management support primarily for the community teams, including our continuity of carer team. As a member of the maternity management team, the post holder will work closely with the senior management team to maintain and improve the maternity care given by the Trust. The post holder will have a specific responsibility for the community teams and will work closely with other members of the maternity management team, antenatal clinic team leader and specialist midwives to ensure the integration of the hospital and community services in maternity in addition to deputising for the Matron in her absence.

They will have a strong awareness of clinical governance and the importance of application to the role, in addition to involvement with research development, standard setting and audits. An awareness of Human Resources policies would be beneficial but full training will be given.

About us

We are a small, progressive, award-winning maternity team, who continue to trailblaze in moving their maternity service forward, both locally, nationally, and regionally.

Our philosophy believes in keeping pregnant persons and their families at the heart of everything we do. We work alongside our service users, who are an integral part of shaping our services.

In addition to the voices of our service users, the voices of our staff are vitally important. The wellbeing of our staff is a key element in the success of the services we provide, their opinions and views matter.

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7008039

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital NHS FT

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full description and main responsibilities of the position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full description and main responsibilities of the position.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Registered Midwife
Diploma or Degree in Midwifery

Desirable

Leadership experience

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Band 6 Midwife
Full UK Driving License

Desirable

Management experience

Skills, abilities and competen

Essential

Broad knowledge base, with evidence of applying theory to practice
Experience in a range of expanded roles, with ability to demonstrate a broad appreciation of the organisation and provision of care
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in mentoring/developing others
Flexible approach to working patter (manage constraints like working unsocial hours, heavy duties etc)

Desirable

Experience of preparing duty rosters with analytical skills to ensure needs of the service can be met
Understanding of performance management

Behavioural qualities

Essential

Collaboration
Accountability
Respect
Empowerment
Support

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Registered Midwife
Diploma or Degree in Midwifery

Desirable

Leadership experience

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Band 6 Midwife
Full UK Driving License

Desirable

Management experience

Skills, abilities and competen

Essential

Broad knowledge base, with evidence of applying theory to practice
Experience in a range of expanded roles, with ability to demonstrate a broad appreciation of the organisation and provision of care
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in mentoring/developing others
Flexible approach to working patter (manage constraints like working unsocial hours, heavy duties etc)

Desirable

Experience of preparing duty rosters with analytical skills to ensure needs of the service can be met
Understanding of performance management

Behavioural qualities

Essential

Collaboration
Accountability
Respect
Empowerment
Support

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS FT

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS FT

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)