Labour Ward Lead Co-Ordinator | University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About the Trust

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 pivotal to 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: 4th February 2026.

We are looking for labour ward Coordinators in addition to our existing team with a focus on the health and wellbeing of our patients and staff, reducing risk and encouraging patient flow.

• Oversee the labour ward in the "shift lead" role, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
• Support the department by providing guidance to students and preceptors with cannulation and suturing.
• Encourage patient flow, identify and reduce "red flags".
• Receive phone calls at night from staff regarding absence, overseeing breaks, and support in times of escalation.
• Undertake midwifery duties where required to support patient care.

UHD is investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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