Job summary
- Main area
- Women's and Children's Services
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 6 months (The secondment will end 6 months from the successful candidates start date.)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-D-10490
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £50,008 - £56,908 pa inc. HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 7 - Ward Manager, Postnatal Inpatient Services, Maternity
Band 7
Job overview
Are you an experienced and motivated midwife with a passion for postnatal care? We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Band 7 Postnatal Ward Manager to lead our dedicated postnatal team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is a key leadership role where you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the postnatal ward, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for women, newborns, and their families during the crucial postnatal 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 within the ward, ensuring both staff and service users feel confident and cared for.
Take overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the postnatal ward, 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about postnatal care and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
Flexible working arrangements and part-time options are available.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin
- Evidence of post-registration education
- Mentorship preparation or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Leadership and development experience or equivalent qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Clinical leadership skills and can demonstrate sound leadership ability.
- Ability to assess, teach and train
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experienced Band 6 Midwife with experience working in all areas of Maternity
- Evidence of leadership skills
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jahida Begum
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Midwifery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977 580 268
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442 365233
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