Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Midwife to apply for the position of Labour Ward Co-ordinator.

East Cheshire Trust combines an obstetric led unit & an integrated birth centre for low risk women with access to two pool rooms.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic & forward thinking maternity team.  Following an almost 3 year closure due to COVID we are very proud of our achievements in reinstating our inpatient service. We pride our self in being a small inclusive 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.

Hours per week: 32 hours 

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.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.