About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a confident and compassionate midwife who thrives in an acute setting and is passionate about delivering safe, personalised and high-quality intrapartum care.
As Delivery Suite Coordinator, you will provide visible, clinical leadership across the labour ward, ensuring:
Safe and effective operational management of the delivery suite
Real-time workforce coordination and escalation management
Maintenance of safe staffing levels and skill mix
Oversight of clinical acuity and risk
Escalation of concerns in line with maternity safety frameworks
The post holder will be required to work shifts 07:45 - 2015 or 19:45 - 08:15 including weekends.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities will include:
Coordinate activity across delivery suite and triage.
Lead emergency responses and clinical escalation.
Support staff wellbeing and promote a positive safety culture.
Ensure accurate documentation and incident reporting.
Contribute to audits, guideline implementation and service development.
Support compliance with national maternity safety initiatives
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a midwife who:
Is a registered Midwife with substantial post-registration experience
Has significant intrapartum care experience
Demonstrates strong clinical decision-making skills
Is confident managing complex and rapidly changing situations
Is committed to safety, governance and quality improvement
Will be calm under pressure, highly organised, and passionate about supporting both families and staff.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Registered Midwife with a valid UK NMC Pin Evidence of continual professional development Mentorship qualification (SSSA or equivalent)
Desirable
Masters level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Newborn Advanced Life Support trained
Knowledge Essential
Proficient in clinical skills such as cannulation, venepuncture and suturing Clinically credible with sound knowledge base Able to act in a clinical and managerial role to support and advice others in delivering clinical care
Experience Essential
Extensive Midwifery experience in all areas of maternity Evidence of teaching and mentoring
Skills Essential
Demonstrate leadership skills, knowledge and experience to enhance effective maternity care
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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
60 Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)