Labour Ward Coordinator

NHS; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an experienced midwife to join their dedicated maternity team. This role involves coordinating shifts on the labour ward and leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive environment that prioritizes professional development and patient safety. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of women and birthing people. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and compassion in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered midwife with active NMC PIN.
• Significant recent experience in midwifery and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shifts on the labour ward and support the midwifery team.
• Lead the multi-professional development of midwifery staff.

Skills

Midwifery

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Midwifery

Job description

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The maternity service at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an experienced, dynamic midwife to coordinate shifts on our labour ward and be part of the maternity Triage team. In addition, the Band 7 labour ward midwife acts as the maternity bleep holder out of hours and could be rotated to act as Band 7 lead in any of the clinical areas. As a senior member of our midwifery team, you will be expected to support the midwifery-led birth centre in facilitating choice and promoting normality.

The Maternity Service prides itself on supporting your career aspirations, and you can expect a warm welcome from our established and friendly multidisciplinary team at Hillingdon.

The post holder will receive a full orientation and access to ongoing development upon successful appointment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as the Labour Ward Coordinator.

The successful post holder will work within an already established team to provide high standards of personalised and evidence-based care to women and birthing people throughout pregnancy and beyond.

For further information, please contact Curlene Wilson, Clinical Practice Facilitator, at [e-mail] or Jess Lloyd, Recruitment and Retention Midwife, at [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

1. Fulfilling the role of a midwife as defined by the World Health Organization and the NMC Midwives Rules and Code of Practice.
2. Being responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of models of care, without supervision.
3. Supporting and leading the multi-professional and clinical development of midwifery and non-midwifery staff by demonstrating leadership and management skills, as well as undertaking extended clinical skills.
4. The ability to manage and lead the midwifery team effectively, ensuring compliance with relevant organizational policies, legislation, and regulations.
5. Demonstrating specialist knowledge and skills across a range of procedures, practices, and complex situations.
6. Exercising effective leadership by communicating and motivating staff towards shared goals.
7. Taking responsibility for personal development and maintaining an up-to-date professional portfolio, in line with the NMC revalidation process.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon, offering a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

Our priority is the safety and well-being of our patients and staff. We are actively working to improve infection prevention and control and are progressing through partnerships with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighboring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated Care System. We are committed to providing high-quality, safe, and compassionate care while building the new Hillingdon Hospital.

With over 3,500 staff members, we care for nearly half a million people, aiming to be an outstanding healthcare provider through leading health and academic partnerships and transforming services to deliver the best care where needed.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for the full responsibilities of the Labour Ward Coordinator role.

Person Specification

Criteria

• Registered midwife / Active NMC PIN
• Educated to a minimum of degree level or able to demonstrate evidence of working at degree level or commenced degree pathway
• Significant recent experience in midwifery
• Detailed experience of leadership and management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 per annum, including HCAS