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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Band 7 - Community Team Lead Midwife, WACS

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Midwife to join our friendly and growing team at West Herts as Community Midwifery Team Leader.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Midwife who is looking for a new challenge in management and leadership, focusing on delivering exceptional care and support to staff and service users

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the key clinical leader for community midwifery services, supporting the Community and Birth Centre Matron in ensuring the highest standard of midwifery practice and clinical care is delivered.

The post holder will have a duty to enhance service user and staff experience; provide effective operational leadership and management; and contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives

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 [email protected] 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.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-D-11928

Job locations

Community/Watford General Hospital

60 Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Team Leader to join our friendly and dynamic team here in West Hertfordshire as part of our redevelopment of our community services.

We are working to ensure women and babies are best served in line with local need and national priorities.

The post holder will have management responsibility for the midwifery and support services provided in a community setting for a named team.

This will include staff training and supervision, management of resources, audit and quality monitoring, data collection, clinical leadership and deputising for the matron when needed.

The post holder will work to create an environment where the service-user is central to all decision making and the delivery of high-quality compassionate care is everyones priority

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Team Leader to join our friendly and dynamic team here in West Hertfordshire as part of our redevelopment of our community services.

We are working to ensure women and babies are best served in line with local need and national priorities.

The post holder will have management responsibility for the midwifery and support services provided in a community setting for a named team.

This will include staff training and supervision, management of resources, audit and quality monitoring, data collection, clinical leadership and deputising for the matron when needed.

The post holder will work to create an environment where the service-user is central to all decision making and the delivery of high-quality compassionate care is everyones priority

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin.
• Evidence of post-registration education
• Mentorship preparation or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD in relevant clinical area

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership and management qualification
• NIPE trained, or willing to work towards
• NLS course HDU or equivalent course
• Prescribing qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of leadership skills.
• An awareness of national and local NHS and midwifery agendas.
• Clear understanding of national recommendations in maternity care

Desirable

• An awareness of finance and human resources.
• Previous experience and involvement in midwifery research or audit

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with UK NMC Pin.
• Evidence of post-registration education
• Mentorship preparation or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD in relevant clinical area

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership and management qualification
• NIPE trained, or willing to work towards
• NLS course HDU or equivalent course
• Prescribing qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of leadership skills.
• An awareness of national and local NHS and midwifery agendas.
• Clear understanding of national recommendations in maternity care

Desirable

• An awareness of finance and human resources.
• Previous experience and involvement in midwifery research or audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Community/Watford General Hospital

60 Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Community/Watford General Hospital

60 Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community and Birth Centre Matron

Flo Hanson Alves

[email protected]

07483707597

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-D-11928

Job locations

Community/Watford General Hospital

60 Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

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