Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Midwife to apply for the position of Labour Ward Co-ordinator. Torbay and South Devon NHS FT has an Obstetric Lead Labour Ward with 8 birthing rooms, one of which has a birth pool. There is also a freestanding birth centre in Newton Abbot for which our Labour Ward Coordinators have operational oversight. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic & forward thinking maternity team. We pride our self in being a small and welcoming unit with a positive & inclusive culture with the NHS People Promise at the heart of our ethos. You will become a valued member of our maternity unit, be part of an innovative team that will help us to excel further to deliver our Trust objectives & values. We are looking for an adaptable individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, works well as part of the multi-disciplinary team & has an ability to work under pressure, whilst moving the services forward. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate previous experience of leadership and staff management skills with recent experience in the intrapartum area and be able to co-ordinate safe, high quality intra-partum care on a shift by shift basis. Main duties of the job Clinical Leadership and Practice To act as shift leader on labour ward and provide a high level of clinical expertise, leadership and management in the maternity department, obstetric theatre and community as required whilst supporting the Medical, Midwifery and support staff. To manage and co-ordinate staff and workload on the ante/postnatal and labour ward. To take a lead role in the management of acute obstetric emergencies. To be responsible for leading the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care for mothers, babies and families during the intrapartum episode. To provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership and will have responsibility for the efficient running of the intrapartum care areas and Triage on a shift by shift basis. To focus upon professional and clinical issues as well as day to day operational management of area of responsibility. About us Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Maternity service assists around 1800 women with their births. We are a small team who are happy to welcome people to our Trust. Why Work With Us Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 388-6893861-NMC Job locations Torbay Hospital - Maternity Women's Health Unit, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. Person Specification Essential Essential Current NMC Registration Current relevant Clinical Experience Desirable NIPE Practictioner Person Specification Essential Essential Current NMC Registration Current relevant Clinical Experience Desirable NIPE Practictioner Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital - Maternity Women's Health Unit, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)