Job summary
The
maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals continually strive to provide an
exemplary and forward thinking service for the families we care for.
We
are seeking to appoint an inspirational, influential leader to cover maternity
leave for a 12 month period. They need to be confident and dynamic with the
ability to inspire and support staff. The post holder will have a passion for
working within the delivery suite environment and committed to lead the team on
Delivery Suite.
The
ideal candidate will be visible with excellent communication and organisational
skills to provide leadership and coordination of the area.
UK
Registration
Applicants
must have current UK professional registration. For further information please
see NHS Careers website.
Please
see the job description attached or contact Louise Spicer louise.spicer@nhs.net
or 0113 2066619 for further details.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
27/03/2026
Planned Interview
Date
10/04/2026
Main duties of the job
The successful midwife will be responsible for
managing a team of Midwives and Maternity Support Workers. This post will be
predominantly management with the expectation to work clinically on delivery
suite where required. The post holder
will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high standards of midwifery
and clinical care. They will make decisions based on upon knowledge,
compassion, and experience in respect to intrapartum care. The successful
candidate will be responsible for managing human resources, patient experience,
equipment, and stock within budget limits. By being a role model and
demonstrating high levels of competence they will advise and support staff to
ensure they are aware of their roles and responsibilities and are committed to achieving
the vision and values of the Leeds way.
About us
LTHT
have a long history of investing in our staff with the provision of training
and development. We aim to support and nurture allowing staff to reach their
full potential, expanding and increasing their skill sets, promoting the
provision of the very best possible care to women and their families. The Leeds
way vision is to be the best in specialist and integrated care. We strive to be
patient centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowered.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LTHT
is made up of two large teaching hospitals, and has an annual birth rate of
over 10,000. The post holder will work
at both acute units and liaise with relevant health professionals within the
Trust and primary care colleagues in Leeds.
The
role requires direct management of a team of midwives and maternity support
workers.
The
jobholder is responsible for the ward/department clinical budget as
determined by finance for each year.
The
Jobholder will have responsibility for the effective and efficient management
of the maternity ward/department).
They will provide clinical and professional management and leadership
for the team. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring the assessment of
care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes
of care are maintained to a high standard.
They will manage the administrative and financial aspects of
Ward/department and ensuring cost effective use of resources,
Please
see attached document for full job description and personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LTHT
is made up of two large teaching hospitals, and has an annual birth rate of
over 10,000. The post holder will work
at both acute units and liaise with relevant health professionals within the
Trust and primary care colleagues in Leeds.
The
role requires direct management of a team of midwives and maternity support
workers.
The
jobholder is responsible for the ward/department clinical budget as
determined by finance for each year.
The
Jobholder will have responsibility for the effective and efficient management
of the maternity ward/department).
They will provide clinical and professional management and leadership
for the team. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring the assessment of
care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes
of care are maintained to a high standard.
They will manage the administrative and financial aspects of
Ward/department and ensuring cost effective use of resources,
Please
see attached document for full job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Capable of lateral thinking
Other criteria
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
- Excellent presentation skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Recognised management/ leadership qualification
- Masters degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience as senior midwife
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Budget management
- Audit & Standard setting
- Current Issues in healthcare
- Experience of providing training
- Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress
- Evidence of managerial development
- Clinical audit and standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Capable of lateral thinking
Other criteria
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
- Excellent presentation skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable
- Recognised management/ leadership qualification
- Masters degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience as senior midwife
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Budget management
- Audit & Standard setting
- Current Issues in healthcare
- Experience of providing training
- Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress
- Evidence of managerial development
- Clinical audit and standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
