Labour Ward Co-Ordinator

Job title:

Labour Ward Co-Ordinator

Company

NHS

Job description

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:Extreme prematurity / Level 3 Neonatal Intensive CareSpecialist Maternal Medicine ClinicContinuity of Carer TeamsHomebirth ServiceWe are happy to consider both part-time and full-time applicants with a minimum of 23 hours per week.Please note: we have 0.80 WTE Substantive hours and then 1.2WTE Fixed term or Secondment hours available (depending on internal or external status of employment).Main duties of the jobAs 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.We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.Please note that this role is a secondment opportunity. Before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current line manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without your current manager’s approval. If you are unable to gain your managers approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.About usAt 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.Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/DetailsDate posted01 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number279-7306464-JUL25Job locationsRoyal Sussex County HospitalEastern RoadBrightonBN2 5BEJob descriptionJob 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.

Job descriptionJob 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 SpecificationQualifications / ExperienceEssential

• Band 6/7 midwife
• Substantial Post Registration Practice and relevant competencies
• Up to date delivery suite experience in an obstetric unit
• 997/8 Mentorship Module or Practice Assessor (SSSA)
• Practice and relevant competencies.
• Evidence of clinical and managerial expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD.
• Proven skills and knowledge in all areas of clinical practice.
• Leadership, management and team development at a clinical level.
• Up to date delivery suite experience in an obstetric unit.

Desirable

• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NLS)
• Advanced Life Support/High Dependency Course or equivalent
• Management/Leadership Qualification or working towards

Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEssential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person SpecificationQualifications / ExperienceEssential

• Band 6/7 midwife
• Substantial Post Registration Practice and relevant competencies
• Up to date delivery suite experience in an obstetric unit
• 997/8 Mentorship Module or Practice Assessor (SSSA)
• Practice and relevant competencies.
• Evidence of clinical and managerial expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD.
• Proven skills and knowledge in all areas of clinical practice.
• Leadership, management and team development at a clinical level.
• Up to date delivery suite experience in an obstetric unit.

Desirable

• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NLS)
• Advanced Life Support/High Dependency Course or equivalent
• Management/Leadership Qualification or working towards

Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEssential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Expected salary

£46148 – 52809 per year

Location

Brighton

Job date

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:50:44 GMT

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