Delivery Suite Coordinator

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Sunderland seeks a Delivery Suite Coordinator to manage day-to-day midwifery operations in the Labour Ward. The role requires a Registered Midwife with extensive experience, providing leadership and expert clinical advice. Candidates must have a degree in midwifery and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity for professional development through a mentorship program. The Trust values diversity and well-being, providing ongoing training and support for its staff.

Benefits

5-day mandatory training package

Access to a Fitness Centre

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Registered Midwives on Part 10 of the NMC Professional Register.
• Extensive post registration experience in midwifery.
• Experience of managing change.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift and ensure patient safety.
• Provide clinical midwifery care to women.
• Act as a champion for professional standards.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Midwifery practices

Budget and financial control awareness

Education

Degree in midwifery studies

NMC Registration (Level 1 Midwifery)

Management and leadership training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Delivery Suite Coordinator

The closing date is 23 December 2025.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Midwife to join our established team of Delivery Suite Coordinators here at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

You will work within the team as a Delivery Suite Coordinator and will be responsible for the day-to-day management and clinical leadership of the midwifery team within labour ward and coordinate the safe evidence-based care of the service users.

This role provides the opportunity to further develop your clinical leadership skills; you will also be supported to undertake the Labour Ward coordinator's development programme at Teesside University if required.

As a directorate we are committed to the development and education of our staff, supported by dedicated practice development and educational lead midwives. The trust supports us to provide a 5‑day mandatory training package annually to all of our Midwives.

Main duties of the job

You should have an extensive period of post registration experience with the majority being in the acute setting. You should be confident and competent in all areas of midwifery practice. Applicants should be Registered Midwives on Part 10 of the NMC Professional Register and hold or be working towards a degree in midwifery. This role is not suitable for those midwives who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day co‑ordination of Labour Ward acting as the key point of contact for staff, members of the multidisciplinary team and service users, ensuring the 24‑hour provision of a high‑quality, effective midwifery service, providing leadership to staff and expert clinical midwifery advice and support.

You will promote high quality care, ensuring individual women's needs and choices are assessed, care planned, implemented, and evaluated regularly, maintaining a safe and clean environment for staff and service users by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, protocols including health and safety.

You should have the necessary skills to exercise judgement in assessing a wide ranging and complex pregnancy and labour related issues. Ensure and promote options to enable the delivery of optimum women‑centred care.

You should possess excellent communication skills to be able to communicate effectively with multi‑disciplinary professionals and agencies, ensuring seamless care at a high standard.

About us

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One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached Hob Description for full details.

• To manage the shift and have clinical responsibility for the area in line with the escalation policy to maintain patient safety and staff wellbeing.
• To provide clinical midwifery care to women within the Maternity services.
• To be an expert clinical role model.
• To provide expert leadership and clinical advice to the Maternity Team.
• To develop an environment which supports the value of Midwifery Care.
• To act as an advocate for the women receiving care.
• They must deliver high quality midwifery care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
• They will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are inline with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Trust Policy.
• Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department/ community team are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
• Support and contribute to the development of patient care and midwifery practice within the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
• Ensure effective management of staff on shift and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.
• Participate in a 365‑day 24/7 roster.
• Participate in the acute Midwifery on‑call roster.
• To comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

• Highly developed physical skills to perform clinical aspects of the role, such as with deliveries.
• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
• Car driver with access to a car.

Skills & Knowledge

• Evidence of leadership qualities.
• Awareness of national health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
• Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Evidence of competency in relation to midwifery practices appropriate to the post.
• Understanding of budget and financial control systems.

Experience

• Extensive post registration experience in midwifery.
• Experience of managing change.
• Experience of change management.
• Thorough understanding of contemporary midwifery issues.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Evidence of innovation in practice.
• Experience of working at Band 7 and previous team management.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Midwifery).
• Degree in midwifery studies or healthcare related subject.
• Mentorship qualification/equivalent and/or Practice Assessor training.
• Management and leadership training.

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust