Band 7 - Delivery Suite Co-ordinator, WACS
Main area Women's and Children's Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Fixed Term contract also available Contract will end 4 May 2027) Job ref 360-D-11108-B
Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £50,008 - £56,908 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for a midwife who:
* Is a registered Midwife with substantial post-registration experience
* 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
* Registered Midwife with a valid UK NMC Pin
* Evidence of continual professional development
* Masters level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
* Newborn Advanced Life Support trained
Knowledge
* 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
* Extensive Midwifery experience in all areas of maternity
* Evidence of teaching and mentoring
Skills
* Demonstrate leadership skills, knowledge and experience to enhance effective maternity care
Employment certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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