Delivery Suite Manager in Middlesbrough

Job summaryThe Midwifery Ward Manager is responsible for the operational and professional leadership of Labour Ward based at James Cook University site, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based maternity care. Working closely with the Matron and Head of Midwifery, the post holder will provide visible clinical leadership, promote an outstanding patient experience, and ensure high standards of quality, safety, governance, and workforce performanceMain duties of the jobThe post holder will be accountable for maintaining compliance with NMC standards, Trust policies, and national maternity requirements, whilst ensuring effective use of resources, budgetary responsibility, and a safe, clean, and supportive care environment. As a senior clinical leader, they will role model professional practice, drive continuous improvement, and work collaboratively across the maternity service. There is an expectation that the post holder will work clinically and operationally across the maternity department including UHT sites as required to meet service needs.About usSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean PractitionerThe leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. DetailsDate posted10 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number328-CSU1-8295308Job locationsThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.Person Specification Qualifications and training EssentialMidwifery degree/Midwifery qualification to diploma level and preceptorship plus further study and specialist experienceCurrently registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)Willing to work at master's level.DesirableExamination of the new-born.Management qualification and/or experience knowledge and skills EssentialSpecialist clinical knowledge of midwiferyA understanding of the NHS current legislation and national strategy in relation to midwifery Experience EssentialCoordination of staffing and resources to meet service needDelivery and organisation of training, learning and development. personal attributes EssentialStrong Communication skills including clarity of communication both verbal and written, excellent listening skills, feedback.Ability to form and maintain successful working relationships with the MDT and other areas of the service. Person Specification Qualifications and training EssentialMidwifery degree/Midwifery qualification to diploma level and preceptorship plus further study and specialist experienceCurrently registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)Willing to work at master's level.DesirableExamination of the new-born.Management qualification and/or experience knowledge and skills EssentialSpecialist clinical knowledge of midwiferyA understanding of the NHS current legislation and national strategy in relation to midwifery Experience EssentialCoordination of staffing and resources to meet service needDelivery and organisation of training, learning and development. personal attributes EssentialStrong Communication skills including clarity of communication both verbal and written, excellent listening skills, feedback.Ability to form and maintain successful working relationships with the MDT and other areas of the service.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. 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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomEmployer's website