Job summaryClosing Date: 17.11.26 (this may change dependent on response).Shortlisting to take place commencing 18.11.26Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 30.11.26Bradford Maternity Services aspires to be outstanding, to provide excellent care, experience, services and staff development opportunities. We serve a city with a young and diverse population giving us amazing opportunities to adapt and respond to both local and national agenda's for maternity care provision, now and in the future.
We pride ourselves in working collaboratively across the maternity system and in partnership with service users in developing and improving services. In line with Better Births the continuity of carer agenda has rightly featured in our service ambitions and provision. Therefore we are now seeking to recruit a Community Manager who will have direct responsibility for reporting, design, implementation and evaluation of continuity models. The post holder will also have line manager responsibility for defined continuity teams, working with service peers as key leaders in our service.
Are you a dynamic, forward thinking, experienced midwife aspiring to lead and develop services and people towards excellence in providing midwifery care in the continuity context? We are looking for a candidate who is well equipped to develop self, service and others towards excellence.
Main duties of the jobTo provide expert clinical advice in relation to the education, management and leadership of teams of midwives and support staffTo lead, manage and co-ordinate staff and activity within the community and continuity teams teamsTo empower and enable midwives to advocate for women in relation to birth choices, complex birth and personalised care planning.
To provide expert intrapartum care and advice in relation to home birthsTo lead on the development, planning and future implementation of services in line with recent government drivers and local recommendations and initiatives.
To provide support to the community managers and provide cross cover when requiredAbout usOur People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value peopleWe are one teamWe careWe're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
DetailsDate posted03 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
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49,387 to 56,515 a year
per annum (pro rata)
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number389-26-8389527Job locationsBradford Royal InfirmarySmith LaneBradfordBD9 6RJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesProfessional and leadership responsibilities : will be working as a key member of a multi-professional team and will display excellent communication and leadership skillsManagerial responsibilities: to support, direct and have responsibility for activity, staff cover and skill mix in community teams to ensure safe and effective service provisionCommunication: to establish robust communication mechanisms with teams via meetings, appraisals and probationary reviewsQuality assurance: to promote an environment of continuous learning and improvement
Job description
Job responsibilitiesProfessional and leadership responsibilities : will be working as a key member of a multi-professional team and will display excellent communication and leadership skillsManagerial responsibilities: to support, direct and have responsibility for activity, staff cover and skill mix in community teams to ensure safe and effective service provisionCommunication: to establish robust communication mechanisms with teams via meetings, appraisals and probationary reviewsQuality assurance: to promote an environment of continuous learning and improvementPerson Specification
Experience
EssentialSignificant experience of working as a Registered Midwife in a wide range of settingsExperience of facilitating teaching and trainingGood understanding and experience of quality assurance processes/audit/change management and evaluationDesirableExperience with people management in relation to appraisal performance, recruitment and selection processGood understanding and experience of implementing, providing and evaluating Continuity of Care workforce model
Skills
EssentialEvidence of leadership and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and involve individuals, teams and system partnersHigh level of organisational skills, self-motivation, drive for performance and quality improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
Knowledge
EssentialUnderstanding of Information Governance and ConfidentialityDesirableKnowledge of the improvement agenda within maternity
Qualifications
EssentialRegistered Midwife with current NMC registrationFirst Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environmentTeaching Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practiceDesirableRecognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experienceA Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge or working towards qualification
Other Requirements
EssentialFlexibility to work across sites within the organisationAble to drive with access to vehicle
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialSignificant experience of working as a Registered Midwife in a wide range of settingsExperience of facilitating teaching and trainingGood understanding and experience of quality assurance processes/audit/change management and evaluationDesirableExperience with people management in relation to appraisal performance, recruitment and selection processGood understanding and experience of implementing, providing and evaluating Continuity of Care workforce model
Skills
EssentialEvidence of leadership and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and involve individuals, teams and system partnersHigh level of organisational skills, self-motivation, drive for performance and quality improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
Knowledge
EssentialUnderstanding of Information Governance and ConfidentialityDesirableKnowledge of the improvement agenda within maternity
Qualifications
EssentialRegistered Midwife with current NMC registrationFirst Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environmentTeaching Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practiceDesirableRecognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experienceA Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge or working towards qualification
Other Requirements
EssentialFlexibility to work across sites within the organisationAble to drive with access to vehicleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 CheckThis 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. xgikmsk For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBradford Royal InfirmarySmith LaneBradfordBD9 6RJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBradford Royal InfirmarySmith LaneBradfordBD9 6RJUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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