Labour Ward Co-Ordinator

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a Labour Ward Coordinator responsible for overseeing a specialized clinical area. The role involves supporting midwives, managing a team, and ensuring high-quality care for mothers and newborns. Full and part-time positions are available with an on-call commitment.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to conduct births independently.
• Experience in managing a team and providing specialist advice.
• Ability to care for newborn infants and detect abnormal conditions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the workload in the Labour Ward.
• Support and develop midwives rotating between wards.
• Manage day-to-day operations and staff appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Clinical Care

Education

Registered Midwife

Job description

The Labour Ward Coordinator has 24 hour responsibility for a specialised clinical area and is responsible for the organisation of the workload in that area and includes liaising with community midwives antenatal/postnatal ward, triage, fetal maternal assessment unit, antenatal clinic, and supporting bereavement care

About the Role

The successful candidate will be a member of a team of labour ward coordinators and will be supporting and developing midwives rotating between the antenatal/postnatal ward and delivery suite, supporting families using our services during pregnancy, labour and postpartum. The Labour Ward Coordinator must be able to conduct births on their own and to care for the newborn infant. The care includes preventative measures, the detection of abnormal conditions, calling for medical assistance and undertaking emergency measures in the absence of medical help.

There is a responsibility for day to day management of the team providing specialist advice, leadership, supervision and coordination of staff within the unit including members of the multi disciplinary team

The Labour Ward Coordinator has an individual responsibility to manage a team overseeing for example; appraisals, absence management and mentoring.

Working Pattern:Full and part time positions available. Monday - Sunday 07:30- 20:30 and 20:00 - 08:00. An on call commitment is required in the week and at weekends

Interview Date:To be confirmed

For further information please contact:Naomi Curtis, Inpatient Matron for Maternity Services on 01392 406682, or [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-59510-10682
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 06 June, 2025
• Job Category Midwifery
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered