Job overview
At University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD), approximately 4000 babies are born across our conurbation each year.
The role as labour ward Coordinator midwife is a pivotal part of the team and this is a perfect opportunity for career development or change. We have staff who are kind, caring and compassionate, and who want to deliver exceptional care together for every person who needs us - and that remains our aspiration.
As a University trust we value learning, teaching, and training so that we help you to be the best that you can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, and we always want to treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves.
Rota: You will be expected to do unsocial hours as the role requires providing a 24 hour, 365 day service.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 12th August 2026
This is a 6 month fixed term role or available as a secondment for an internal member of staff.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for labour ward Coordinator to join our existing team with a focus on the health and wellbeing of our patients and staff, reducing risk and encouraging patient flow.
The role will enable 2 leads on labour ward, separately defined with a focus on safety, one to oversee the labour ward in the "shift lead" role, the second to oversee the department supporting students and preceptors with cannulation and suturing, encouraging patient flow, reducing "red flags", receiving phones calls at night from staff regarding absence, overseeing breaks, supporting in times of escalation and undertaking midwifery duties where requiring to support patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate along with good keyboard skills
- Practice Supervisor and assessor training
- Up to date mandatory training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience across all areas of maternity services, with evidence of rotation through labour ward, antenatal, postnatal, triage/day assessment and community
- Demonstrable clinical knowledge and recent experience on a consultant-led labour ward
- Able to demonstrate advanced problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to demonstrate clinical excellence in the coordination and management of midwifery and obstetric emergencies.
- Attendance at PROMPT (or equivalent) and CTG interpretation training within the past 12 months
- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the maternity pathway and the ability to coordinate services effectively
Desirable
- Risk management experience
- Audit Experience
- Experience of research projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC registration
- Education to degree level
- Completed preceptorship program
- Specialist post-graduate training
Desirable
- Examination of the newborn
- Leadership/Management Qualification
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This advert is for Labour Ward Lead Co-Ordinator with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pa/pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (secondments available internal staff). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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