Labour Ward Co-Ordinator
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* Posting date: 22 August 2025
* Salary: £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year
* Additional salary information: £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
* Hours: Full time
* Closing date: 08 September 2025
* Location: Exeter, EX2 5DW
* Company: NHS Jobs
* Job type: Permanent
* Job reference: C0023-25-1574
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role This advert offers a recruitment opportunity for 1.2wte external or internal candidates as well as 1.2wte via an Expressions of Interest within Maternity The successful candidate will be a member of a team of labour ward coordinators and will be supporting and developing midwives rotating between the antenatal/postnatal ward and delivery suite, supporting families using our services during pregnancy, labour and postpartum. The Labour Ward Coordinator must be able to conduct births on their own and to care for the newborn infant. The care includes preventative measures, the detection of abnormal conditions, calling for medical assistance and undertaking emergency measures in the absence of medical help. There is a responsibility for day to day management of the team providing specialist advice, leadership, supervision and coordination of staff within the unit including members of the multi disciplinary team. The Labour Ward Coordinator has an individual responsibility to manage a team overseeing for example; appraisals, absence management and mentoring. Please detail in your application form which role you are applying for. Working Pattern: Full and part time positions available. Monday - Sunday 07:30-20:30 and 20:00 - 08:00. An on call commitment is required in the week and at weekends. Allocated management time per rota. Interview Date: To Be Confirmed.
For further information please contact: Naomi Curtis, Clinical Matron for Maternity Inpatients. 01392 406682, Naomi.curtis@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit. You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a
healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of
the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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