Gynaecology & Maternity Operations Coordinator (Flexible Working)

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Operational Coordinator to support the Gynaecology and Maternity Services at Colchester Hospital. The role focuses on coordinating day-to-day operations to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

You will work closely with clinical teams, managers, and support services to optimise workflows, staffing, and capacity, while maintaining calm, clear communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational, administrative, or coordination role (NHS or healthcare experience desirable).
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to change.
• Confidence working with data, systems, and multiple stakeholders.
• Genuine commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily operational activity across Gynaecology and Maternity services including managing a large team of administrators.
• Supporting patient flow, capacity management, and escalation processes.
• Liaising with midwives, clinicians, ward teams, and corporate services.
• Monitoring staffing levels and supporting safe workforce deployment.
• Using data and systems to support effective decision-making.
• Contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Data skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

EPR

Job description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Operational Coordinator to support the Gynaecology and Maternity Services at Colchester Hospital. The role focuses on coordinating day-to-day operations to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

You will work closely with clinical teams, managers, and support services to optimise workflows, staffing, and capacity, while maintaining calm, clear communication across multidisciplinary teams.