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Band 7-Antenatal Clinic and Maternity Day Assessment Ward Manager, WACS
The closing date is 26 June 2026
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
* 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 contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net 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 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
* Registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin.
* Evidence of post-registration education.
* Recognised Leadership and management qualification
Knowledge
* Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of the role of the Midwife
* Up to date knowledge of: Safeguarding children\'s practices.
Experience
* Recent experience encompassing a wide range of Midwifery Practice
* Demonstrated leadership in antenatal care
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.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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