Labour Ward Coordinator - Maternity
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, W12 0HSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 November 2026
11 days leftJob description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic midwives to join our Labour Ward Team at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital as a Band ...
- Responsible for the day to day co-ordination of Labour Ward, overseeing the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for parents, families and carers.
- Ensure safe and effective clinical practice in ensuring own knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.
- Manage midwifery and support staff within the clinical area to maintain smooth running of the service.o Enhance women/birthing people's experience of care and ensure that their needs are placed at the centre of care delivery.
- Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency and quality in care delivery.
- The post-holder is an autonomous practitioner in normal pregnancy, birth and the post-natal period and in the care of neonates and is able to detect abnormal conditions in mother and baby, refer to other qualified health professionals appropriately and undertake emergency measures when required.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan
Education
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience as a registered midwife
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
Desirable: - Evidence of other professional managerial qualifications; - High Dependency Course; - Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Qualification.
Experience
Essential: - Recent experience in an intrapartum setting; - Knowledge and experience of risk management; - Understanding complaints and conflict management
Desirable: - Evidence of previous management experience; - Evidence of initiating and implementing quality Improvement Initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead a team
- Previous comprehensive midwifery experience including the ability to facilitate both high risk and low risk birth
- Excellence in competencies (suturing, cannulation, venepuncture, emergencies etc)
- Ability to foster a positive learning environment
Desirable: - Evidence of knowledge of recent midwifery research and clinical audit
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 November 2026
Last checked
11 November 2026
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