Delivery Suite Coordinator

Job overview

Are you a motivated, dynamic and inspirational experienced Midwife and  passionate about delivering high quality maternity care?  If yes, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our dedicated perinatal team.

We are seeking midwives to join our fantastic and hardworking team as a Senior Midwife in Delivery Suite and supporting across our inpatient services. You will work in a supportive environment where our perinatal  teams work closely to provide high quality service that meets the individual needs of mothers, birthing people and their babies.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for a defined caseload/team including appropriate management of resources and contributory responsibility for a defined budget.  They will provide effective midwifery leadership in a multidisciplinary team. The position provides a specialist clinical role in addition to the management of operational issues and the provision of expert health advice.  Essentially this will incorporate the provision of care to patients and their families in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the area, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• A clear understanding of the role of the Labour Ward coordinator • excellent leadership skills • a sound knowledge base around Safeguarding • Be confident in facilitating evidence based Intrapartum care and supporting other staff members to provide high quality care • Be proficient in providing to support junior staff with regards to relevant clinical skills such as perineal suturing, cannulation, theatre role, management of emergency situations and management of high risk pregnancies as well as promotion of a positive birth experience. • The ability to effectively and safely co-ordinate Delivery Suite, Maternity theatres and Maternity Unit (out of hours). • The ability to safely manage maternity services operation out of hours in the absence of the Midwifery Matron • Staff management skills.

For further information about working within the Great Western Hospital, please visit our website on www.gwh.nhs.uk/jobs

If you require further information or details regarding Midwifery Recruitment please contact Rhian Gibbon , Midwifery Matron on 01793 696772 or [email protected]