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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Labour Ward Co-ordinator

The closing date is 04 November 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative midwife to work as part of the Delivery Suite Core Team, providing care to low and high risk women.

You will have at least 3 years of experience and demonstrate highly developed clinical and managerial skills within the Delivery Suite and acute setting.

You will need to demonstrate evidence of strong leadership skills and the ability to participate in the continuing development of Women Centred Midwifery Practice. Evidence of professional development is essential.

Main duties of the job

To support the clinical midwifery management team by taking responsibility for the clinical area, including labour ward, obstetric theatre, postnatal/antenatal ward, as well as the assessment unit and triage areas.

You will be expected to liaise on a regular basis to assess workload and staff deployment.

You will be providing a role model for clinical excellence by maintaining own clinical competencies to a high standard.

You should aim to create a dynamic environment conducive to learning and professional development of staff including teaching of clinical skills to junior staff and to participate in audits of approved learning areas.

Undertake line management responsibilities and operational duties, including on call responsibilities as the senior manager on call for maternity.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Details

Date posted

29 October 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

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

374-LB5313

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife on the NMC register
• Diploma/degree Level
• LEAP or equivalent Management Training with evidence of management responsibility
• D32/33 - Formerly ENB997/998 or equivalent
• Portfolio of evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Certificate in management studies
• Advanced midwifery practice
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or alternative IT qualification
• Conflict resolution training
• Child protection training

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in all areas of midwifery and able to demonstrate and provide evidence of midwifery experience
• Up to date labour ward experience in an obstetric unit
• Practising midwifery for 3 years
• Evidence of leadership, management and/or team development at clinical level

Desirable

• Project/change management work
• Management experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife on the NMC register
• Diploma/degree Level
• LEAP or equivalent Management Training with evidence of management responsibility
• D32/33 - Formerly ENB997/998 or equivalent
• Portfolio of evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Certificate in management studies
• Advanced midwifery practice
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or alternative IT qualification
• Conflict resolution training
• Child protection training

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in all areas of midwifery and able to demonstrate and provide evidence of midwifery experience
• Up to date labour ward experience in an obstetric unit
• Practising midwifery for 3 years
• Evidence of leadership, management and/or team development at clinical level

Desirable

• Project/change management work
• Management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Midwifery

Xanthe Hayes

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

29 October 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

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

374-LB5313

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-Sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

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