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Labour Ward Co-Ordinator
Band 7
Main area Midwifery Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (0.6 WTE Substantive and 0.4 WTE fixed term) Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Part time) Job ref 279-7108662-APR25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Princess Royal Hospital Town Haywards Heath Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/04/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Are you hoping to begin the New Year with a fresh start? Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, welcoming, progressive and inclusive team? Do you want to develop your knowledge and skill and build a rewarding career at one of the largest trusts in the NHS?
We are looking for candidates with significant post-registration experience, who demonstrate strong leadership skills. Successful candidates will join our team of Labour Ward Co-Ordinators to ensure the seamless running of the maternity unit on a 24/7 service at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
The city, sandwiched between the sea and South Downs is renowned for its diverse and vibrant population with iconic historical landmarks and eclectic cultural scene. Brighton is a great place to live and work.
Maternity services in Brighton specialise in both complex and low risk pregnancies including:
1. Extreme prematurity / Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care
2. Specialist Maternal Medicine Clinic
3. Continuity of Carer Teams
At UHSussex, we know that reducing inequality drives improvement and saves lives. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.
We are happy to consider both part-time and full-time applicants with a minimum of 23 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
* As team leader, take overall responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of the labour ward and inpatient maternity wards in close collaboration with the community team.
* Demonstrate and role model a dynamic and compassionate leadership style, supporting colleagues in clinical practice.
* Demonstrate expert knowledge and experience in caring for both low and high risk maternity cases and act as a midwifery special adviser to team members and other professional groups.
* Demonstrate a commitment to quality initiatives, research, audit and their application to practice.
* This is a shift working role, across a 24/7 service including nights, weekends and bank holidays. This role includes participation in the Manager on Call rota to meet service needs.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.
We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory.
* A clear understanding and application of the principles of professional accountability and confidentiality.
* Ability to provide care to pregnant people before, during and following birth.
* Proven Competency in Suturing/Cannulation/IV administration/Epidurals/Water Birth/Adult & Neonatal Resuscitation.
* Theatre Skills.
* Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and or deviation from normal and act upon it.
* Ability to deal with issues of Risk management within the team context.
* Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate own and others work within a team setting.
* Ability to manage a area/ward budget and resources.
* Ability to lead, manage, communicate and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility.
* Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Flexible and positive leadership style and approach to work.
* Able to act as a midwifery specialist advisor to team members and other professional groups.
* Understand organisational management.
Person specification
* Band 6/7 midwife
* Substantial Post Registration Practice and relevant competencies
* 997/8 Mentorship Module or Practice Assessor (SSSA)
* Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NLS)
* Advanced Life Support/High Dependency Course or equivalent
* Management/Leadership Qualification or working towards
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
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