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 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). 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)