Labour Ward Co-ordinator

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced midwife to join its supportive leadership team. The role involves providing both clinical and managerial leadership within the maternity service, ensuring high standards of care and promoting a holistic approach to maternity. Candidates should be committed to excellence in practice, with a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork.

Benefits

Comprehensive support program for staff wellbeing

Opportunities for learning and development

Inclusive environment with staff networks

Qualifications

• Experienced midwife with a passion for holistic maternity care.
• Ability to provide clinical and managerial leadership.
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient running of services and implement strategies to improve health.
• Promote excellence in midwifery practice and act as a role model.
• Participate in on-call rota and seek service user feedback.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Midwifery qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced midwife with a passion for promoting a holistic approach to maternity care, providing effective management, and demonstrating leadership? This is an opportunity to join our growing and supportive leadership team at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on a permanent basis.

You will work closely with the Maternity Matron and consultant team, providing both clinical and managerial leadership. If you share our passion, drive, and values in ensuring women, birthing people, and their families receive quality and compassionate care, we would like to hear from you.

For further information, please contact Gemma Day, Maternity Matron, via email at [e-mail].

You will work as an autonomous clinical midwife, advising staff within the clinical area, acting as an effective role model and leader.

The post holder will be responsible for the efficient running of services, developing and implementing strategies to improve the health of women and children in line with the Public Health agenda. The successful candidate will ensure a high standard of clinical care through efficient resource use, liaising with other agencies, organizing, supervising practice, and teaching staff and students.

You will actively seek service user and family feedback to enable learning and support change. Promoting excellence in midwifery practice, you will act as a champion for safety, escalation, and multidisciplinary communication. Participation in the on-call rota is expected. You will be committed to reflective practice and ongoing learning.

At the RUH, we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, colleagues, and community. We value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we provide.

We are dedicated to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment, reflected in our staff networks that celebrate successes and foster listening and learning. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and believe that diversity makes us stronger.

Our culture emphasizes learning, development, and innovation. We support your growth to help you reach your full potential.

Staff wellbeing is a priority, with a comprehensive support program covering physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We even have a pool!

We invite you to join our team and explore life in the historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive staff benefits, and see how we are shaping healthcare for the future through initiatives like the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

• Name: Gemma Day
• Job Title: Maternity Matron
• Email: [e-mail]