Job summary
- Main area
- Women's and Children's Services
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 360-D-11421
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £51,657 - £58,785 pa inc. HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 7-Antenatal Clinic and Maternity Day Assessment Ward Manager,WACS
Band 7
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 contact [email protected]
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin.
- Evidence of post-registration education.
Desirable criteria
- Recognised Leadership and management qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of the role of the Midwife
- Up to date knowledge of: Safeguarding children’s practices.
Desirable criteria
- Previous management experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience encompassing a wide range of Midwifery Practice
- Demonstrated leadership in antenatal care
Desirable criteria
- Previous Management experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Patricia Cooney
- Job title
- Maternity Outpatients Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07341 521260
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442 365233
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