Band 7 - Ward Manager, Postnatal Inpatient Services, Maternity

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Band 7 - Ward Manager, Postnatal Inpatient Services, Maternity Band 7

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

37.5 hours per week Job ref 360-D-10490

Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £50,008 - £56,908 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/:59

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

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, 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 ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, 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.

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.

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

• Registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin
• Evidence of post-registration education
• Mentorship preparation or equivalent
• Leadership and development experience or equivalent qualification

Knowledge

• Clinical leadership skills and can demonstrate sound leadership ability.
• Ability to assess, teach and train

Experience

• Experienced Band 6 Midwife with experience working in all areas of Maternity
• Evidence of leadership skills

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.

As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Jahida Begum Job title Deputy Head of Midwifery Email address Telephone number

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Address Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
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