Labour Ward Coordinator

George Eliot Hospital NHS trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a part-time midwife to lead and manage activities in the labour suite. The role involves providing clinical care, mentoring new staff, and ensuring high standards of safety for mothers and their babies. Competitive salary of £47,810 – £54,710 pro rata, with numerous benefits including professional development and flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexibility in working hours

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site nursery

Subsidised restaurant

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to manage the day-to-day activity in a labour suite.
• Experience mentoring less-experienced midwives and students.
• Ability to assess and implement care for women and babies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage labour suite activities.
• Provide clinical midwifery care.
• Develop and evaluate care plans for childbirth.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sound knowledge of low- and high-risk midwifery

Mentoring

Education

Relevant midwifery qualification

Job description

General Information

Part Time – 33 hours per week; Permanent; Salary: £47,810 – £54,710 per annum, pro rata; Closing Date: 6th November 2025

Job Overview

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We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more.

We are a unit who provide personalised care for women, babies and their families ensuring a first class service and experience.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications therefore you are advised to apply promptly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day activity on the labour suite while ensuring the safety of mothers and their babies.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication skills and sound knowledge of both low‑ and high‑risk midwifery.
• Act as a professional role model to the wider team, setting examples to all disciplines.
• Provide a full range of care and health education in a hospital setting performing clinical midwifery duties.
• Act as an experienced mentor for less‑experienced midwives and student midwives.
• Assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate the provision of care throughout the childbirth period for women and their babies.
• Continuously manage the allocation area, ensuring delivery of high‑standard midwifery care through effective management of staff and resources within the service.
• For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Benefits

• Dynamic and supportive management team
• Excellent multi‑disciplinary team working
• Expansion of midwifery and obstetric teams
• Forward‑thinking response to new national initiatives, including the Saving Babies Alive care bundle and the Three‑Year Delivery Plan
• Named professional midwifery advocate
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to undertake the world‑class leadership programme LEO (Leading an Empowered Organisation)
• On‑site nursery
• 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working
• In‑house training and development
• Buying and selling of annual leave
• Subsidised restaurant
• Tranquillity garden
• Generous subsidised on‑site parking

Values and Culture

Effective Open Communication, Excellence and safety in everything we do, Challenge but support, Expect respect and dignity.