Job summary
Employer heading
Labour Ward Co-ordinator
NHS AfC: Band 7
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
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Job overview
Exciting Opportunity: Labour Ward Co-ordinator at Sherwood Forest Hospitals
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join us as a Labour Ward Co-ordinator at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will be pivotal in co-ordinating the department and supporting the team in delivering a high standard of evidence-based care for women, birthing people and their families.
You willÌýprovide clinical and professional leadership to midwifery, nursing and support workers, maximising job satisfaction for the team. You will be central in providing a specialist and advanced contribution to the provision of maternity services.Ìý
The successful candidate will work within a multi disciplinary team to ensure women receive seamless maternity care.
The Sherwood Birthing Unit (SBU) provides intrapartum facilities for all women, birthing people, and their families irrespective of their needs and requirements. SBU also has facilities to care for people requiring complex and high dependency support. Integral to the unit are two obstetric operating theatres. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality, women-centred care.Ìý
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role within a supportive team, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of mothers and their families.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Working for our organisation
Thankyou you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are exceptionally proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we were the Health Service Journals Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated Kings Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care, with Maternity Services rated good.Ìý
For the last six years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, nurturing wellbeing, offering opportunities for development and progression.Ìý
We would love you to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential criteria
- Specialist Clinical knowledge
- Extended roles
- Evidence of Professional development
Desirable criteria
- Computer Literacy
- Risk Management.
- Clinical Governance
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- Study at degree level or equivelent
Desirable criteria
- Management and leadership training
Further Training
Essential criteria
- SSSA Training
Desirable criteria
- PROMPT trainer
- Newborn Life Support
- NIPE trained
Experience
Essential criteria
- Leadership
- Civility and respectful behaviour
- Management
- Risk Management
Desirable criteria
- Demonstration of tact and diplomacy
- Able to demonstrate change management and innovation
- Experience in guideline development
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of excellent communication skills with staff and patients in a variety of settings and situations
- Positive and enthusiastic role model
Desirable criteria
- FTSU Champion
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- Adherence to trust policy and guidelines
Desirable criteria
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden and unexpected demands
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
- Mrs Nicole Bulley
- Job title
- Matron for Maternity Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01623622515
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