About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate midwife for the role of Band 7 Antenatal Clinic and Maternity Day Assessment Unit Ward Manager.
This is a key leadership role where you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Antenatal Clinic and Maternity Day Assessment Unit, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for women in the antenatal period.
Your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to excellence will be essential in driving safe, high-quality care, while supporting and developing your team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Provide visible, approachable, and supportive leadership ensuring both staff and service users feel confident and cared for.
Take overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the Antenatal Clinics, promoting a positive and efficient working environment.
Support, supervise, and develop junior staff and students, encouraging professional growth and clinical excellence.
Champion a compassionate and collaborative culture, building strong multidisciplinary relationships and prioritising patient-centred care.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about antenatal care and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
Flexible working arrangements are available.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin. Evidence of post-registration education.
Desirable
Recognised Leadership and management qualification
Knowledge Essential
Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of the role of the Midwife Up to date knowledge of: Safeguarding children's practices.
Desirable
Previous management experience
Experience Essential
Recent experience encompassing a wide range of Midwifery Practice Demonstrated leadership in antenatal care
Desirable
Previous Management experience
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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)