Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Labour Ward Co-ordinator to join our existing team at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple. As a Labour Ward Co-ordinator you will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of the activity on the labour ward.

Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

More detail about the role
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and motivated midwife to join our team as a Labour Ward Coordinator. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, effective and compassionate delivery of care while supporting and inspiring the multidisciplinary team.

As Labour Ward Coordinator, you will:

• Lead and manage the labour ward team, providing expert clinical midwifery leadership and support.
• Coordinate the safe and effective flow of women through the maternity service, ensuring timely escalation of clinical concerns and operational pressures.
• Set and monitor standards of clinical practice and team performance, fostering a high-performing, supportive and accountable working environment.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, personalised and compassionate care for women and their families.
• Provide expert leadership and professional guidance to enhance midwifery practice and support clinical decision-making.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and respectful culture where civility, kindness and psychological safety are at the heart of everyday practice.
• Encourage open communication, timely escalation and constructive challenge to ensure patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Take a proactive role in the ongoing development and transformation of maternity services, supporting innovation, quality improvement and the professional development of colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding maternity care while creating a culture where women, families and colleagues feel valued, respected and supported.

Working Pattern: Full or part time hours available, To cover a 24/7 rota

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Beth Hawking / Kate Curnow, Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology / Midwifery Matron on b.hawking@nhs.net / kate.curnow@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.

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.