Band 7 - Ward Manager, Postnatal Inpatient Services, Maternity

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Watford is looking for a passionate Band 7 Ward Manager for their Postnatal Inpatient Services. This role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring high standards of care for women and newborns. Ideal candidates will be registered midwives with leadership experience and a strong commitment to patient care. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Band 6 Midwife working in all areas of Maternity.
• Demonstrated evidence of leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, approachable leadership within the ward.
• Take responsibility for the management and coordination of the ward.
• Support and develop junior staff and students.

Skills

Clinical leadership skills

Ability to assess and teach

Education

Registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin

Evidence of post-registration education

Mentorship preparation or equivalent

Leadership and development experience or equivalent qualification

Job description

Band 7 - Ward Manager, Postnatal Inpatient Services, Maternity

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 28 September 2025

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.

About us

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. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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Job 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

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