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Labour Ward Co-ordinator
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2458298
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative midwife to work as part of the Delivery Suite Core Team, providing care to low and high risk women.
You will have at least 3 years of experience and demonstrate highly developed clinical and managerial skills within the Delivery Suite and acute setting.
You will need to demonstrate evidence of strong leadership skills and the ability to participate in the continuing development of Women Centred Midwifery Practice. Evidence of professional development is essential.
Main duties of the job
To support the clinical midwifery management team by taking responsibility for the clinical area, including labour ward, obstetric theatre, postnatal/antenatal ward, as well as the assessment unit and triage areas.
You will be expected to liaise on a regular basis to assess workload and staff deployment.
You will be providing a role model for clinical excellence by maintaining own clinical competencies to a high standard.
You should aim to create a dynamic environment conducive to learning and professional development of staff including teaching of clinical skills to junior staff and to participate in audits of approved learning areas.
Undertake line management responsibilities and operational duties, including on call responsibilities as the senior manager on call for maternity.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
374-LB5313
Job locations
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife on the NMC register
- Diploma/degree Level
- LEAP or equivalent Management Training with evidence of management responsibility
- D32/33 - Formerly ENB997/998 or equivalent
- Portfolio of evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Certificate in management studies
- Advanced midwifery practice
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or alternative IT qualification
- Conflict resolution training
- Child protection training
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in all areas of midwifery and able to demonstrate and provide evidence of midwifery experience
- Up to date labour ward experience in an obstetric unit
- Practising midwifery for 3 years
- Evidence of leadership, management and/or team development at clinical level
Desirable
- Project/change management work
- Management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife on the NMC register
- Diploma/degree Level
- LEAP or equivalent Management Training with evidence of management responsibility
- D32/33 - Formerly ENB997/998 or equivalent
- Portfolio of evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Certificate in management studies
- Advanced midwifery practice
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or alternative IT qualification
- Conflict resolution training
- Child protection training
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in all areas of midwifery and able to demonstrate and provide evidence of midwifery experience
- Up to date labour ward experience in an obstetric unit
- Practising midwifery for 3 years
- Evidence of leadership, management and/or team development at clinical level
Desirable
- Project/change management work
- Management experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)