Delivery Suite Coordinator

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic and experienced Midwife to lead the maternity team. This role emphasizes compassionate leadership and clinical expertise to ensure high-quality services for women and their families. You will manage the delivery suite, promote normal birth principles, and foster a positive culture among staff and service users. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in maternity care, ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines while supporting the professional development of your team. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance options

Financial advice through Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Experienced Midwife with strong leadership and clinical skills.
• Ability to manage staff and ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery suite and staff development on shifts.
• Ensure compliance with best practices and policies.

Skills

Compassionate Leadership

Clinical Expertise

Midwifery Philosophy

Risk Management

Infection Control

Education

Registered Midwife Qualification

Job description

The post holder will be an experienced Midwife who is dynamic, accessible, and a responsive leader. They should provide effective compassionate leadership, clinical expertise, and advice to the maternity team they manage. The role involves ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to women and their families, aligned with best practices and guidance at local, regional, and national levels.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the delivery suite on a shift basis, including staff development and supervision, considering skill mix and dependency of care.
2. Encourage engagement with midwifery philosophy and principles to promote normal birth.
3. Contribute to setting standards, audits, research, infection control, and risk management.
4. Provide visible and accessible leadership in the clinical environment for service users, relatives, and staff.
5. Maintain professional standards in line with the NMC Code of Practice and trust policies.
6. Ensure high-quality, safe, and personalized care, fostering a positive culture and effective working environment.
7. Lead by example, supporting professional development and escalation of concerns about patient safety and quality.
8. Promote partnership working with service users and their families, involving them in decision-making.
9. Ensure compliance with national, regional, and local policies and guidance.
10. Foster a culture of reporting and challenging substandard practice.
11. Participate in audit and contribute to ward accreditation programs.
12. Maintain awareness and participation in safeguarding policies, including child protection reporting.

Additional Information:

We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our workforce. Support is available for applicants requiring assistance with their application, and we consider flexible working requests.

Benefits:

• 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• NHS staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance options
• Financial advice through Stockport Credit Union

Contact Information:

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Stacey Longworth
• Job Title: Delivery Suite Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact Sarah McManus, Inpatient Matron, Maternity at [e-mail].