Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Labour Ward Coordinator within the Maternity Services. We are looking for a midwife with experience in all aspects of maternity care who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to the provision of a high quality service and has excellent leadership skills. You will have the drive and initiative to ensure that Consultant and Midwifery Led care is optimally provided to the women who choose to have their babies within the Maternity Unit. If you want to be part of a growing developing team with a great future we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job To engender a team philosophy within the labour ward. Demonstrating excellence in clinical practice, taking responsibility for the coordination of care within the department, providing leadership while fulfilling a caring and teaching function. To act primarily as Labour Ward co-ordinator, but occasionally working in all areas of the Maternity Service including Community rotating from day to night duty. About us Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. Our maternity unit has recently been rated as Outstanding at well led and good for safety by the CQC. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 203-FH1000 Job locations Maternity Unit Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW Job description Job responsibilities Measurable Result Areas Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules, relating to practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Midwives Rules Midwives Code of Practice and in accordance with Trusts policies, procedures and practices. To maintain a professional manner at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and the client in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct. To take responsibility for own professional updating in accordance with NMC guidelines and personal requirements supported and facilitated by the Trust. To act as a good role model at all times. To maintain accurate records. To utilise the professional support and information available from Professional Midwifery Advocate. To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of midwifery and neonatal care at all times. To work within Health and Safety Regulations ensuring both personal and client safety, adhering to Trust Policies at all times. To develop competence in all clinical skills, facilitating holistic care to mother and baby within first year of post, ie, Epidural top-ups, suturing, administration of IV drugs, Neonatal and Adult Resuscitation. To participate in audit/research and communicate these findings to relevant personnel. To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards. Participating in all aspects of midwifery care, including Health Promotion and Parent craft Education. Assisting medical staff and ascertaining medical treatments. Communications and Working Relationships To be an expert midwifery practitioner working flexibly throughout the maternity service. To maintain high standards of care and carry out duties sensitivity to the needs of patients/relatives. Accepting professional responsibility for continuity and uniformity in the provision of maternity care which is of the highest standard. To inspire others and encourage them to seek advice and solutions to problems. To inform line manager/Head of Midwifery/Professional Midwifery Advocate when agreed standards of care cannot be met. Keeping up to date with clinical and professional developments and enabling staff to contribute to proposals and change in practice. Contributing professional expertise to the formulation and setting of local procedures and practices which are evidence based. Maintain accurate records. Undertaking specific responsibilities relating to clinical development as defined by the Head of Midwifery. To act as a good role model at all times. Develop a team philosophy that reflects the Unit philosophy. Initiate the development of a questioning approach to patient care. Take a leading role with regard to standard setting, guidelines and research. Ensure the day to supervision, allocation and coordination of staff with recognition of skills and ability. Exercising leadership, cultivating positive attitudes towards the team approach and achieving high staff morale. To communicate and explore complex issues and make complex decisions/judgements relating to patient care. Maintaining effective staff and consumer relationships by fostering good communication systems. Ensuring effective interaction with allied health care professionals and other staff members. Managing short term sickness issues. Planning/reorganising duty rotas to achieve the best possible co-ordination and deployment of staff by ensuring appropriate skill mix is maintained and ensuring the use of staff time is maximised. Recognise, communicate and reward the achievements of the team and individuals. Identify and report any poor performance issues. Diffuse any challenging behaviour and act as a role model to ensure that all potentially difficult situations are managed sensitively. Examining with the Head of Midwifery any problem areas and making constructive suggestions to solving the same. Contributing new concepts towards smoother service operations and helping to examine, with the Head of Midwifery, the feasibility of desirable service change. Ensuring the working environment is pleasant, well maintained and safe and promoting a sense of ownership for clients and staff. Ensuring the availability of adequate resources for effective patient care and advising Head of Midwifery of the same. Checking that equipment and furniture is functional, serviced and stored according to standard procedure. Notifying the Labour Ward Manager of any conditions/situations causing concern and maintaining records/returns associated with such incidents/accidents. Identifying local clinical governance issues ,raising incident forms as appropriate. Participating in audit within the labour ward and attend clinical incident review meetings. Recording and collating information for statistical and other purposes. Contributing to the overall managerial cover of the Trust. Education/Training In conjunction with midwifery teaching staff, ensuring appropriate experience, clinical instruction and teaching is provided for student midwives and nurse learners including assessment of their progress. Planning and monitoring mentorship and preceptorship for midwives and students and participating in same as required. Maintain own certification in Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics and Neonatal Life Support. Completing and maintaining records associated with student training/education. Participating in the induction/orientation for new staff joining the ward/department when required. Teaching and assessing support workers as required. Seeking to enhance own professional education, knowledge and personal development. Attending and participating in continuing education and in service training schemes for midwifery and supporting staff. Teaching and presenting parentcraft education sessions as and when required. Attending meetings convened by the Labour Ward Manager /Head of Midwifery and making contributions towards professional, organisational and service progress. Personnel Participating in the selection and appointment of staff. Assisting with staff performance/development reviews. Providing guidance, advice and counselling staff as required. Recording sickness and absenteeism and participating in the collection of statistics relating to absence. Developing a sense of social responsibility towards members of the working team. Recognising and ensuring good communication processes operate within own work area and across the unit. Job description Job responsibilities Measurable Result Areas Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules, relating to practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Midwives Rules Midwives Code of Practice and in accordance with Trusts policies, procedures and practices. To maintain a professional manner at all times, developing the role of the midwife in the best interests of the profession and the client in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct. To take responsibility for own professional updating in accordance with NMC guidelines and personal requirements supported and facilitated by the Trust. To act as a good role model at all times. To maintain accurate records. To utilise the professional support and information available from Professional Midwifery Advocate. To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of midwifery and neonatal care at all times. To work within Health and Safety Regulations ensuring both personal and client safety, adhering to Trust Policies at all times. To develop competence in all clinical skills, facilitating holistic care to mother and baby within first year of post, ie, Epidural top-ups, suturing, administration of IV drugs, Neonatal and Adult Resuscitation. To participate in audit/research and communicate these findings to relevant personnel. To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards. Participating in all aspects of midwifery care, including Health Promotion and Parent craft Education. Assisting medical staff and ascertaining medical treatments. Communications and Working Relationships To be an expert midwifery practitioner working flexibly throughout the maternity service. To maintain high standards of care and carry out duties sensitivity to the needs of patients/relatives. Accepting professional responsibility for continuity and uniformity in the provision of maternity care which is of the highest standard. To inspire others and encourage them to seek advice and solutions to problems. To inform line manager/Head of Midwifery/Professional Midwifery Advocate when agreed standards of care cannot be met. Keeping up to date with clinical and professional developments and enabling staff to contribute to proposals and change in practice. Contributing professional expertise to the formulation and setting of local procedures and practices which are evidence based. Maintain accurate records. Undertaking specific responsibilities relating to clinical development as defined by the Head of Midwifery. To act as a good role model at all times. Develop a team philosophy that reflects the Unit philosophy. Initiate the development of a questioning approach to patient care. Take a leading role with regard to standard setting, guidelines and research. Ensure the day to supervision, allocation and coordination of staff with recognition of skills and ability. Exercising leadership, cultivating positive attitudes towards the team approach and achieving high staff morale. To communicate and explore complex issues and make complex decisions/judgements relating to patient care. Maintaining effective staff and consumer relationships by fostering good communication systems. Ensuring effective interaction with allied health care professionals and other staff members. Managing short term sickness issues. Planning/reorganising duty rotas to achieve the best possible co-ordination and deployment of staff by ensuring appropriate skill mix is maintained and ensuring the use of staff time is maximised. Recognise, communicate and reward the achievements of the team and individuals. Identify and report any poor performance issues. Diffuse any challenging behaviour and act as a role model to ensure that all potentially difficult situations are managed sensitively. Examining with the Head of Midwifery any problem areas and making constructive suggestions to solving the same. Contributing new concepts towards smoother service operations and helping to examine, with the Head of Midwifery, the feasibility of desirable service change. Ensuring the working environment is pleasant, well maintained and safe and promoting a sense of ownership for clients and staff. Ensuring the availability of adequate resources for effective patient care and advising Head of Midwifery of the same. Checking that equipment and furniture is functional, serviced and stored according to standard procedure. Notifying the Labour Ward Manager of any conditions/situations causing concern and maintaining records/returns associated with such incidents/accidents. Identifying local clinical governance issues ,raising incident forms as appropriate. Participating in audit within the labour ward and attend clinical incident review meetings. Recording and collating information for statistical and other purposes. Contributing to the overall managerial cover of the Trust. Education/Training In conjunction with midwifery teaching staff, ensuring appropriate experience, clinical instruction and teaching is provided for student midwives and nurse learners including assessment of their progress. Planning and monitoring mentorship and preceptorship for midwives and students and participating in same as required. Maintain own certification in Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics and Neonatal Life Support. Completing and maintaining records associated with student training/education. Participating in the induction/orientation for new staff joining the ward/department when required. Teaching and assessing support workers as required. Seeking to enhance own professional education, knowledge and personal development. Attending and participating in continuing education and in service training schemes for midwifery and supporting staff. Teaching and presenting parentcraft education sessions as and when required. Attending meetings convened by the Labour Ward Manager /Head of Midwifery and making contributions towards professional, organisational and service progress. Personnel Participating in the selection and appointment of staff. Assisting with staff performance/development reviews. Providing guidance, advice and counselling staff as required. Recording sickness and absenteeism and participating in the collection of statistics relating to absence. Developing a sense of social responsibility towards members of the working team. Recognising and ensuring good communication processes operate within own work area and across the unit. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Recognised Teaching Qualification A Degree in Midwifery Desirable Undertaken a management course Completed ALSO course Completed NLS Course Experience Essential 5 years Post-Registration experience Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice Evidence of continued professional development Recent delivery suite experience Skills Essential Teaching/ assessment skills Effective communicator Leadership and motivation skills Computer literate Ability to motivate self and others Clinical competency in Suturing, Epidural skills and IV drugs Theatre scrub/recovery Organisational and negotiation skills Ability to supervise and demonstrate potential to lead Personal Qualities Essential Diplomatic Assertive and confident Personal and professional maturity Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm Desirable Counselling skills Other Essential Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team Flexibility Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Recognised Teaching Qualification A Degree in Midwifery Desirable Undertaken a management course Completed ALSO course Completed NLS Course Experience Essential 5 years Post-Registration experience Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice Evidence of continued professional development Recent delivery suite experience Skills Essential Teaching/ assessment skills Effective communicator Leadership and motivation skills Computer literate Ability to motivate self and others Clinical competency in Suturing, Epidural skills and IV drugs Theatre scrub/recovery Organisational and negotiation skills Ability to supervise and demonstrate potential to lead Personal Qualities Essential Diplomatic Assertive and confident Personal and professional maturity Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm Desirable Counselling skills Other Essential Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team Flexibility 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Address Maternity Unit Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW Employer's website https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)