Maternity Ward Manager - Fetal Medicine & ANDU
Location
Oldham, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/8/2025
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Job Summary
Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Maternity Care at Royal Oldham Hospital
Are you an experienced and passionate midwife looking to make a significant impact in maternity care? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The Royal Oldham Hospital invites you to become one of our Maternity Ward Managers within our vibrant midwifery leadership team.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and operational midwifery management for the Oldham Fetal Medicine Unit and Antenatal Day Unit. The post holder will work closely with the wider MDT and specialist midwifery team to support the delivery of Element 5 of the SBLv3 bundle, and provide optimal care for women with a complex pregnancy.
We are on the hunt for innovative and forward-thinking midwives who possess:
Maternity Ward Manager: Lead, Inspire, and Shape Exceptional Care
As a Maternity Ward Manager, you'll be a driving force in our maternity services, expertly leading the assessment, planning, and delivery of outstanding midwifery care within one of the NCA Maternity Wards. Your leadership will directly impact the quality of care we provide to women and their families.
Your Key Responsibilities:
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
06 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-OCO-NM502-25
Job locations
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Rd
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Rd
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Rd
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Maternity Care at Royal Oldham Hospital
Are you an experienced and passionate midwife looking to make a significant impact in maternity care? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The Royal Oldham Hospital invites you to become one of our Maternity Ward Managers within our vibrant midwifery leadership team.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and operational midwifery management for the Oldham Fetal Medicine Unit and Antenatal Day Unit. The post holder will work closely with the wider MDT and specialist midwifery team to support the delivery of Element 5 of the SBLv3 bundle, and provide optimal care for women with a complex pregnancy.
We are on the hunt for innovative and forward-thinking midwives who possess:
- A strong foundation in evidence-based midwifery care
- A deep commitment to enhancing patient safety
- A desire to elevate the experience for women and their families
Maternity Ward Manager: Lead, Inspire, and Shape Exceptional Care
As a Maternity Ward Manager, you'll be a driving force in our maternity services, expertly leading the assessment, planning, and delivery of outstanding midwifery care within one of the NCA Maternity Wards. Your leadership will directly impact the quality of care we provide to women and their families.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Lead & Manage: Serve as the line manager for a dedicated team of midwives, clinical, and non-clinical support staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment
- Recruit & Develop: Take the lead in recruiting and selecting exceptional new colleagues, building a high-performing team
- Resource Management: Create efficient team rosters, ensuring optimal staffing levels to meet patient needs
- Support & Guide: Provide supportive absence management, ensuring team well-being and continuity of care
- Empower & Grow: Champion the professional development of your team, nurturing their skills and empowering them to reach their full potential
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
06 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-OCO-NM502-25
Job locations
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Rd
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Midwifery
- Robust Evidence of CPD since qualification
- Registered Midwife with current NMC Pin
- Recognised management or leadership qualification
Essential
- Substantial post registration maternity experience
- Experience of managing a team on a shift by shift basis
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership Skills
- IT Skills / Computer Literate
- Change Management Skills
- Experience of participating in clinical governance
- Understanding of clinical governance & health and safety issues
- Understanding of HR policies and procedures
Essential
- Substantial post registration maternity experience
- Experience of managing a team on a shift by shift basis
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership Skills
- IT Skills / Computer Literate
- Change Management Skills
- Experience of participating in clinical governance
- Understanding of clinical governance & health and safety issues
- Understanding of HR policies and procedures
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Rd
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Rd
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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