Labour Ward Coordinator

6 days ago


BarrowinFurness, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for highly skilled and experienced midwife to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will need to be able to provide outstanding, personalised and compassionate care to women and their babies, and at the same time foster an exceptional learning environment for midwives and medical staff.

You will have a sound clinical knowledge base and a passion for midwifery and physiological birth. We are looking for someone who understands the role of managing a team of passionate midwives and maternity support workers and appreciates the demands of the wider maternity service. You will be responsible for the development and management of the individuals within the team, ensuring high standards of midwifery and obstetric-led care to meet the requirements of women, birthing people and their families at all times. You should have labour ward coordinator experience, able to work on your own initiative and be able to contribute to the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to improving safety and outcomes through consistent application of evidence-based approaches to care and sharing our learning from audit and evaluation. In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports.

o Professional accountability for the effective delivery of labour, birth and postnatal care

o Provide managerial and clinical guidance .

o Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence, acting as a professional role model by providing leadership and support within the multidisciplinary and midwifery teams.

o Support, assist and advise women and their families' . Ensure there is an emphasis on safety for all women with a continued promotion of excellence in care, early labour, intrapartum and postpartum care.

About us

From 1st April 2022, All employees of University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay Trust are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19. Medical exemption evidence will be accepted

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Registered midwife First degree or evidence of significant post registration education

Desirable

Higher award

Experience

Essential

Significant all round midwifery experience. Evidence of previous management experience

Desirable

Understanding of ward dynamics and budget

skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

A good understanding of national policies and guidelines- clinical skills/CNST/MBRACE/ Professional Midwifery Advocacy

Desirable

Experience of leading change management/specialist training

Personal Qualities

Essential

Flexible approach to work Excellent communication skills Willingness to develop professionally Highly motivated team player

Desirable

Ability to travel between Trust sites as required

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