Labour Ward Coordinator

NHS Jobs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Annual leave 27–33 days + bank hols

Occupational health services

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Labour Ward Coordinator to lead the maternity team at Exeter/North Devon. This role includes delivering specialist advice, coordinating staff, and providing supervisory support to ensure high standards of patient care.

You will be responsible for day-to-day team management, appraisals, absence handling and mentoring within a multidisciplinary environment. On-call duties and rota management are part of the commitment.

Qualifications

• Responsible for managing appraisals, absence management and mentoring.
• Leads and coordinates staff within the maternity unit.
• Oversees day-to-day team operations and line-management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and specialist advice in the maternity unit.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary team activities and ensure service delivery.
• Manage performance, attend to staffing issues and support professional development.
• Participate in on-call rotations and rota management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mentoring

Staff supervision

Coordination

Job description

We have permanent posts available in our maternity services in both Exeter and North Devon. 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. Allocated management time per rota.

Interview Date: 3rd December, 2026

For further information please contact: Hester Redfern, Clinical Matron for Maternity Inpatients. 01392 406682, [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 Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

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'll help you get there. 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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll 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'd love to hear from you.