Delivery Suite Co-ordinator - INTERNAL

Job Overview

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Midwife to join our team on the Delivery Suite as a Shift Coordinator, based at Ysbyty Gwynedd. This autonomous practitioner will take responsibility for the coordination of care within the Delivery Suite.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care to both high and low risk women in both the antenatal and intrapartum and occasionally the postnatal period. You will provide clinical leadership at ward level, thus ensuring that the highest standards of clinical care are continuously achieved and monitored. You will participate in the management of the Delivery Suite including the supervision/mentorship of learners, supporting and leading a team of staff in the delivery of evidence based client centred care.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all care is delivered according to Health Board policies and procedures maintaining associated records. Utilizing clinical audit, research, supervision, practice and teaching you will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• Ensure day‑to‑day supervision, allocation and coordination of staff with appropriate recognition of skill mix and ability.
• Supervise, advise and support medical staff and complete their appraisals as requested.
• Foster effective communication systems between staff of all disciplines to achieve a positive working environment.
• Recognise, communicate and reward the achievements of the team and individuals.
• Identify and report any poor performance issues.
• Take responsibility for the management of resources in the ward area, identifying and addressing any issues which affect learning, development, performance and clinical care.
• Report all incidents and accidents via the Trust and Maternity Unit risk management systems.
• Participate in the unit bleep holder rota assuming responsibility on a shift‑by‑shift basis for the maternity and gynaecology services.
• Ensure the ward environment is safe, clean and tidy, and that the Health & Safety Policy is adhered to at all times.
• Take overall responsibility for ensuring appropriate skill mix in the ward environment including completion of the duty rota for Labour Ward staff.
• Take responsibility for the professional well‑being of staff allocated to work on Labour Ward by being available and willing to discuss openly any problems or dilemmas.
• Diffuse challenging behaviour and act as a role model to ensure that all potentially difficult situations are managed in a sensitive manner.

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of Study at Level 2
• Completion of ALSO Course (If not already complete)

• Completion of mentorship course
• Evidence of study at Level 3
• Completion of ALSO course

• Sufficient post registration experience
• Broad experience of midwifery practice, desire to work on Delivery Suite

• Experience of working in all areas with recent Delivery Suite experience

• Leadership skills
• Assertiveness skills
• People management skills
• Time management skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess advanced clinical skills in relation to intrapartum care
• Proven ability to shift coordinate with confidence and competence

• Knowledge/experience of Health Board Policies, e.g. Concerns Policy, Risk Management
• IT skills
• Knowledge of resource management
• Audit skills
• Knowledge of issues relating to human resource management
• Knowledge of budgets
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills