Labour Ward Lead Co-Ordinator

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

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.

The role will enable 2 coordinators 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.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, 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 bereimbursed. 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