Job summary
- Main area
- Women's and Children's
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Contract will end 4 May 2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 360-D-11108-A
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £50,008 - £56,908 pa inc. HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 7 - Delivery Suite Co-ordinator, WACS
Band 7
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 contact [email protected]
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities will include co-ordinating activity across delivery suite and triage. Leading emergency responses and clinical escalation.
They will support staff wellbeing and promote a positive safety culture, ensuring accurate documentation and incident reporting. They will contribute to audits, guideline implementation and service development and support compliance with national maternity safety initiatives
We are looking for a midwife who is a registered Midwife with substantial post-registration experience. Someone with significant intrapartum care experience who demonstrates strong clinical decision-making skills. Our person will be confident managing complex and rapidly changing situations and committed to safety, governance and quality improvement.
They will be calm under pressure, highly organised, and passionate about supporting both families and staff.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife with a valid UK NMC Pin
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Mentorship qualification (SSSA or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Masters level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Newborn Advanced Life Support trained
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Extensive Midwifery experience in all areas of maternity
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate leadership skills, knowledge and experience to enhance effective maternity care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Justine Chung
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07393017101
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442 365233
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