Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Antenatal Clinic Team Leader & Public Health Specialist Midwife

The closing date is 25 November 2025

Job summary

The Antenatal Clinic Team Leader will coordinate and manage safe and efficient flow throughthe antenatal clinic and obstetric ultrasound services. This will include the supervision of staff,teaching of students, promoting and monitoring of safe and effective clinical practice.

You will coordinate and manage a high standard of care within the antenatal clinic providingexpert knowledge of referral for high risk obstetric care as well as supporting the continuity ofcare for low risk out of area women. Identify the needs of the local population and developtargeted support as required to improve access to services.

A key part of the role is clinic allocation, deployment and support of staff to maintain the skills, knowledge and attitude that drive quality improvement. They will also be involved in day-to-day clinical activity.

Provide clinical leadership with a focus on the development and promotion of HealthyLifestyles and Public Health for women and families during pregnancy and the postnatalperiod in line with local and national benchmarks.

Lead the development of the service in the setting, implementing, and monitoring of healthylifestyles for women and families that reflects the standards pertinent to public health and theprevention of long-term morbidity and mortality.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with midwifery colleagues, primary care teams and other keystakeholders and agencies to develop midwifery services in line with Harrogate and DistrictNHS Foundation Trust and national strategies.

The women and their families' experience of our services will be dependent on high quality, effective and customer focused care and the post holder will ensure that the care provided is in keeping with the Trust vision, values and behaviours.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

421-PSC-3457A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please see attached Job Description & Person Specification or contact Emma Barker on emma.barker32@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please see attached Job Description & Person Specification or contact Emma Barker on emma.barker32@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Education/Training

Essential

  • Registered Midwife with NMC
  • Degree level qualification
  • Mentor preparation course or equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of post graduate studies related to midwifery

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a qualified midwife with recent experience of antenatal care
  • Evidence of service or quality improvement involvement
  • Proven recent leadership and management skills
  • Experience of promoting and developing healthy lifestyles
  • Evidence of knowledge around the priority areas of the public health agenda

Desirable

  • Experience in complaints management
  • Experience of the clinical audit process and procedures
Person Specification

Education/Training

Essential

  • Registered Midwife with NMC
  • Degree level qualification
  • Mentor preparation course or equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of post graduate studies related to midwifery

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a qualified midwife with recent experience of antenatal care
  • Evidence of service or quality improvement involvement
  • Proven recent leadership and management skills
  • Experience of promoting and developing healthy lifestyles
  • Evidence of knowledge around the priority areas of the public health agenda

Desirable

  • Experience in complaints management
  • Experience of the clinical audit process and procedures

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Emma Barker

emma.barker32@nhs.net

01423553183

Details

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

421-PSC-3457A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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