Band 7 Rotational Labour Ward & Triage Coordinator
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
london, N18 1QXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
North Middlesex Maternity: "A career in Midwifery, not just a job." At North Middlesex we have a well equipped Delivery Suite & triage which offers ca...
The role is multifaceted and will require an ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety of women and staff at all times. The postholder will need a high level of clinical experience and must act as a role model and supervisor to junior staff and students and set the tone for a healthy and safe work culture.
The role involves coordinating shifts on the labour ward & triage, assessing acuity, prioritising and delegating appropriately, being mindful of skill mix and other unit pressures, escalating concerns as required.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential: - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
Education and professional qualifications
Essential: - Registered Midwife; - Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of further professional development; - Mentorship Qualification
Desirable: - Examination of the newborn; - High dependency course; - Leadership qualification/courses
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of significant experience in midwifery practice and leadership with demonstrable achievements in: o changing clinical practice o developing staff o organisational change o leadership o teaching
Desirable: - Evidence of innovative practice that involves research and or audit
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Expert knowledge of midwifery
- Expert knowledge of caring for women in the acute labour ward and maternity triage
- Expert knowledge of interpretation of CTG readings in all clinical settings.
- Expert knowledge on intermittent auscultation of the fetal heart.
- Demonstrable experience of managing time effectively.
- Work on own initiative and as part of a wider team.
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Organisation, management skills & Team building skills
- Ability to influence, motivate and inspire others
- Negotiating and ability to resolve conflict
- Ability to manage change
- Articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to network across the organisation and externally
Desirable: - Knowledge of quality standard setting and audit; - Research skills
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential: - Can work under pressure; - Advanced IT Skills; - Able to cope with unpredictable work
Desirable
- Calm
- Motivated
- Professional
- Ability to communicate effectively both individually and to large groups
- Experience of service planning and managing change
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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