Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Extensive post registration experience
- Experience
Relevant operational management experience • Clinically credible
- Experience
Evidence of achievement in previous roles
- Experience
Experience of line managing staff
- Experience
Experience of clinical risk/investigations
- Personal Attributes
Confident to manage change
- Personal Attributes
Professional standards
- Personal Attributes
Enthusiastic
- Personal Attributes
Resilient
- Personal Attributes
Self-directed
- Personal Attributes
Flexible and forward thinking
- Skills and Knowledge
Strong Leadership skills
- Skills and Knowledge
Excellent organisation skills
- Skills and Knowledge
Developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Skills and Knowledge
Able to develop people and teams
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to use initiative and make decisions under pressure
- Skills and Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of national initiatives and recommendations related to maternity services
- Qualifications and Training
Registered Midwife
- Qualifications and Training
Evidence of study at degree level
- Qualifications and Training
Teaching/ mentorship qualification
- Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Involvement in clinical audit
- Experience
Budget management
- Experience
Experience of leading innovative change
- Qualifications and Training
NIPE qualification
- Qualifications and Training
Study at Masters level
- Qualifications and Training
Formal management qualification
Job overview
Are you an experienced, compassionate and motivated midwife ready to take the nest step in your leadership journey?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team as the Ward Leader for Trinity Ward. Trinity Ward has 21 beds and provides antenatal, postnatal and transitional care. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Ward Leader who is passionate about providing safe, high-quality, person-centred care and who can inspire and support a multidisciplinary team.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our service, supporting staff development and ensuring that families receive an excellent experience on Trinity Ward.
We are looking for someone who
- Is a confident and experienced midwife with a strong clinical knowledge
- Has a passion for high-quality compassionate maternity care
- Can provide visible, supportive and effective leadership
- Is committed to supporting, empowering and developing staff
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can work collaboratively across the multi-disciplinary team
- Is committed to patient safety, quality improvement and positive outcomes
- Can lead change and contribute to the continued development of our maternity services
If you are an ambitious midwife who is ready to lead, inspire and make a difference, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Leader for Trinity Ward should be an expert in the assessment, planning and delivery of midwifery clinical care, providing motivational leadership and efficient organisation of the area. They will ensure that the fundamental care standards are achieved, providing a visible presence and be accessible to women, families and staff. The Ward Lead will ensure that quality measures are implemented, and resultant improvement plans delivered.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the relevant job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
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.
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This advert is for Trinity Ward Leader with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Ward manager role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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