0305 - Labour Ward Coordinator

The post holder will take charge of the ward/department including functioning as Team leader on labour ward and take continuing responsibility on a shift basis to organise the client group within the defined area, and to provide specialist advice within this clinical area.

The post holder will lead a team of staff and co-ordinate the clinical workload and ensure the effective and efficient use of resources during the shift period. The post holder will co-ordinate the clinical workload and ensure the effective use of resources through the deployment of staff, monitoring of skill mix and utilisation of clinical competence and experience.

The post holder will ensure the safe custody, administration and economical use of drugs and surgical supplies.

The post holder will undertake rotational duties and be expected to adopt a flexible approach to working practices to meet the needs of the service.

The post holder will assist in the development of service initiatives within the department and take the lead as appropriate ensuring that care is evidence based and evaluated by audit.

Are you a highly motivated, compassionate practitioner who thrives on working in a dynamic and forward thinking multi-disciplinary team? If so, Barnsley maternity services could offer you a very exciting career opportunity to work with likeminded professionals. We are excited to offer a prospect to join our ever-evolving team who are dedicated to delivering care which is safe, compassionate and evidence based.

Recent achievements include a prestigious RCM award for Supporting Mental Health in Pregnancy project. We pride ourselves on being a baby friendly accredited unit who are now on a journey to achieve UNICEF UK BFI Sustainability Award.

In line with Better Births, we offer both traditional and Continuity of Carer models of working. We are delighted to be able to offer the successful applicants a robust supernumerary period of five weeks, to include mandatory training and an opportunity to work in all inpatient areas. This is led by the Pastoral Support Midwives and supported by our friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team, including Professional Midwifery Advocates., Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.