Job summary
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer a secondment opportunity until 01/07/2027.for experienced and motivated midwives who are passionate about delivering safe, high-quality maternity care and developing their leadership skills.
As a Labour Ward Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in leading the day-to-day operational management of the labour ward, ensuring women and families receive safe, compassionate, and effective care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership capabilities within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Is an experienced and clinically credible midwife.
Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can make sound decisions under pressure.
Is passionate about improving maternity services and supporting colleagues.
Is committed to delivering outstanding care for women, babies, and families.
What You Will Gain
This secondment offers an excellent opportunity to:
Develop advanced leadership and coordination skills.
Gain experience in operational management and service delivery.
Enhance your understanding of risk management and patient flow.
Build confidence in leading multidisciplinary teams.
Prepare for future leadership opportunities within maternity services.
Main duties of the job
As the Labour Ward Coordinator, you will:
Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across the labour ward.
Coordinate the safe running of the unit, balancing activity, capacity, and staffing requirements.
Support and lead the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, woman-centred care.
Monitor clinical acuity and manage patient flow across maternity services.
Escalate risks and concerns appropriately to maintain safety at all times.
Lead safety huddles, handovers, and multidisciplinary discussions.
Support staff development, wellbeing, and professional growth.
Act as a role model for compassionate leadership and excellent maternity care.
The Interview date for this role: 6th August 2026.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Details
- Date posted: 23 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: C9163-0305I-07-26
- Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in midwifery - including substantial labour ward experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife - with valid NMC registration
- ENB 997/998 or other equivalent teaching qualification
- Educated to post graduate Diploma level/or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course
- Newborn Life Support (NLS) course
- Mentorship and preceptorship training
- Trained in extended roles (perineal repair, epidural topups, venpuncture, canulation and IV additives, processing PH sampling)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development Fulfilment of all mandatory training including CTG updating, adult resuscitation and MDA training
Desirable
- Educated to degree level
- Higher management qualification
- Equal opportunities training
- Sickness and absence training
- Three day health and safety training
- Non Medical Prescribing
- High dependency care training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiasm and drive
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Values based Questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of research and audit.
- Knowledge of change management
- Knowledge of health and safety
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