Delivery Suite Co-ordinator
The closing date is 23 April 2026
Job summary
Developmental Role
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Midwife, in the role of Delivery Suite Shift Co-Ordinator.
Acting as a role model, leader, and expert practitioner/Provide stability and continuity to ensure care is delivered in line with the latest research and evidence-based practice.
Working in collaboration with the Delivery Suite ward manager and lead Consultant for Delivery Suite, to oversee the effective management of safety, quality and risk within the Delivery Suite/Ensuring the safe, efficient and effective management of triage, midwifery led and obstetric led care.
Operational responsibility and accountability for the delivery suite and provide managerial and professional support to the maternity service/Undertaking delegated responsibility in the absence of the ward manager
Maintaining situational awareness/being approachable and encouraging escalation at all levels and undertaking the Maternity Bleep Holder Role within the unit.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Please note: The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a safe environment for women, their families and staff.
- Ensure all incidents are reported immediately via Datix and investigated in a timely manner, instigating midwifery management involvement as necessary.
- To provide effective and inspirational leadership for colleagues working on delivery suite and contribute to the wider midwifery leadership team within the maternity services
- To undertake the role of shift co-ordinator, accepting operational responsibility and accountability for Delivery Suite and providing managerial and professional support to the maternity service
- To undertake delegated responsibility in the absence of the Delivery Suite manager
- To act as an advocate for the woman and ensure that maternity care is tailored to her individual needs to facilitate a positive birth outcome for the woman and her partner.
- To ensure appropriate delegation of midwifery staff to women within the Delivery Suite and consider redeployment post assessment of need across the Maternity Service.
- To be highly competent, knowledgeable and supportive to all staff within the midwifery team.
- To actively contribute to training and education within the Delivery Suite.
- To support the Delivery Suite Clinical Educator by facilitating a conducive learning culture and environment
- To provide strong leadership within the midwifery service, acting as a role model for midwives and student midwive
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Details
Date posted
09 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-7888726
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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