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Delivery Suite Co-ordinator

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Wrexham

On-site

GBP 46,000 - 54,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Midwife to join the Delivery Suite as a Shift Coordinator. This role involves clinical leadership, care coordination for antenatal and delivery patients, and supervision of staff to maintain high standards of care. Candidates should be registered Midwives with post-registration experience, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications in Welsh and English.

Qualifications

Registered Midwife with sufficient post-registration experience.
Broad experience of midwifery practice with a desire to work on Delivery Suite.
Completion of mentorship course is desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordination and allocation of staff on Delivery Suite.
Supervise and support medical staff with appraisals.
Ensure a safe and clean ward environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Assertiveness skills

People management skills

Time management skills

Good interpersonal / communication skills

Advanced clinical skills

Education

Registered Midwife

Evidence of Study at Level 2

Completion of ALSO Course

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Midwife to join our team on Delivery Suite as a Shift Coordinator, based at Wrexham Maelor. This autonomous practitioner will take responsibility for the coordination of care within the Delivery Suite.

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care to both high and low risk women in both the antenatal and intrapartum and occasionally the postnatal period. You will provide clinical leadership at ward level, thus ensuring that the highest standards of clinical care are continuously achieved and monitored. You will participate in the management of Delivery Suite including the supervision/mentorship of learners, supporting and leading a team of staff in the delivery of evidence based client centred care. You will be responsible for ensuring that all care is delivered according to Health Board policies and procedures maintaining associated records. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision, practice and teaching you will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To ensure the day to day supervision, allocation and coordination of staff with appropriate recognition of skill mix and ability.
To supervise, advise and support medical staff and complete their appraisals as requested.
To foster effective communication systems between staff of all disciplines in order that a positive working environment is achieved.
To recognise, communicate and reward the achievements of the team and the individuals of the team.
To identify and report any poor performance issues.
To take responsibility for the management of resources in the ward area, identifying and addressing any issues which affect learning, development, performance and clinical care.
To report all incidents and accidents via the Trust and Maternity Unit risk management systems.
Participate in the unit bleep holder rota assuming responsibility on a shift by shift basis for the maternity and gynaecology services.
Ensure the ward environment is safe, clean and tidy, and that the Health & Safety Policy is adhered to at all times.
To take overall responsibility for ensuring appropriate skill mix in the ward environment including completion of the duty rota for Labour Ward staff.
To take responsibility for the professional well-being of staff allocated to work on Labour Ward by being available and willing to discuss openly any problems/dilemmas.
To diffuse challenging behaviour and act as a role model to ensure that all potentially difficult situations are managed in a sensitive manner.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-NMR375-0625

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Registered Midwife
Evidence of Study at Level 2
Completion of ALSO Course (If Not Already Complete)

Desirable

Completion of mentorship course
Evidence of study at Level 3
Completion of ALSO course

Experience Essential

Sufficient post registration experience
Broad experience of midwifery practice, desire to work on Delivery Suite

Desirable

Experience of working in all areas with recent Delivery Suite experience

Skills.Competancies Essential

Leadership skills
Assertiveness skills
People management skills
Time management skills
Good interpersonal / communication skills
Possess advanced clinical skills in relation to intrapartum care
Proven ability to shift co-ordinate with confidence and competence

Desirable

Knowledge / experience of Health Board Policies, e.g. Concerns Policy, Risk Management
IT Skills
Knowledge of resource management
Audit skills
Knowledge of issues relating to human resource management
Knowledge of budgets
Venepuncture and cannulation skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Registered Midwife
Evidence of Study at Level 2
Completion of ALSO Course (If Not Already Complete)

Desirable

Completion of mentorship course
Evidence of study at Level 3
Completion of ALSO course

Experience Essential

Sufficient post registration experience
Broad experience of midwifery practice, desire to work on Delivery Suite

Desirable

Experience of working in all areas with recent Delivery Suite experience

Skills.Competancies Essential

Leadership skills
Assertiveness skills
People management skills
Time management skills
Good interpersonal / communication skills
Possess advanced clinical skills in relation to intrapartum care
Proven ability to shift co-ordinate with confidence and competence

Desirable

Knowledge / experience of Health Board Policies, e.g. Concerns Policy, Risk Management
IT Skills
Knowledge of resource management
Audit skills
Knowledge of issues relating to human resource management
Knowledge of budgets
Venepuncture and cannulation 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.

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham