Delivery Suite Co-ordinator

Job overview

Developmental Role

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Midwife, in the role of Delivery Suite Shift Co-Ordinator.

Acting as a role model, leader, and expert practitioner/Provide stability and continuity to ensure care is delivered in line with the latest research and evidence-based practice.

Working in collaboration with the Delivery Suite ward manager and lead Consultant for Delivery Suite, to oversee the effective management of safety, quality and risk within the Delivery Suite/Ensuring the safe, efficient and effective management of triage, midwifery led and obstetric led care.

Operational responsibility and accountability for the delivery suite and provide managerial and professional support to the maternity service/Undertaking delegated responsibility in the absence of the ward manager

Maintaining situational awareness/being approachable and encouraging escalation at all levels and undertaking the Maternity Bleep Holder Role within the unit.

An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.

Please note: The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a safe environment for women, their families and staff.
• Ensure all incidents are reported immediately via Datix and investigated in a timely manner, instigating midwifery management involvement as necessary.
• To provide effective and inspirational leadership for colleagues working on delivery suite and contribute to the wider midwifery leadership team within the maternity services
• To undertake the role of shift co-ordinator, accepting operational responsibility and accountability for Delivery Suite and providing managerial and professional support to the maternity service
• To undertake delegated responsibility in the absence of the Delivery Suite manager
• To act as an advocate for the woman and ensure that maternity care is tailored to her individual needs to facilitate a positive birth outcome for the woman and her partner.
• To ensure appropriate delegation of midwifery staff to women within the Delivery Suite and consider redeployment post assessment of need across the Maternity Service.
• To be highly competent, knowledgeable and supportive to all staff within the midwifery team.
• To actively contribute to training and education within the Delivery Suite.
• To support the Delivery Suite Clinical Educator by facilitating a conducive learning culture and environment
• To provide strong leadership within the midwifery service, acting as a role model for midwives and student midwive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 9th April 2026

Closing date: 23rd April 2026 (8AM)

Shortlisting date: 24th April 2026

Proposed Interview date: 6th May 2026