Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and motivated
midwife, who matches the requirements of the person specification, to develop
their and their skills and become a part of our Community Team Leaders Team.
You would be based at either Shotley Bridge Hospital or Bishop Auckland
Hosputal (based on preference), but working clinically within associated Team
area's. The role requires an experianced Midwife who can provide evidence of
working within a Community Setting, extensive knowledge of Safeguarding Adults
and Children, and an ability to work with with wider stake holders.
We have exciting plans ahead for the development of our
Teams in 2023, and invite you to become a part of this!
You will be supported and welcomed into your
role here at CDDFT, with a development plan to allow you to develop into your
role. We are keen to develop highly trained Midwives, who deliver exceptional
care, to the families of County Durham and Darlington.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a midwifery leader who is committed and
passionate, taking responsibility for the coordination of care of the women
within 2 of our Community Midwifery Teams, and are able to escalate concerns in
a timely manner. We will take into consideration your skills and knowledge and
develop a plan with you as to how you can transition into your role. Safety of
our women and babies is paramount, and so we are looking for a highly skilled,
professional Leader to join our Team.
The post holder will carry team leader responsibilities which
will include allocation of workload, reviewing skill mix, ensurng safe staffing
levels, allocation of training and appraisals, roster planning to name but a
few activities. The post holder must be able to deal with unpredictable high
levels of clinical activity to include assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of midwifery care in a safe environment.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a 2 Band 7 Community
Midwifery Team Leaders, for our South Durham and Derwentside Community Teams.
we are looking for a Midwifery Leader who is keen to develop their skills and
knowledge, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at CDDFT. It is an
exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
We have an excellent team of
specialists to support you in your role. Our Patient Safety Midwives are
commited to quality and improvement whom you will have a close working
relationship with. Our Practice Development Team actively works with our
Community Services, and as a Community Team Lead you will have a very close
working relationship with our Infant Feeding time, and our Antenatal and
Newborn Screening Team. Close working relationships with our Safeguarding
Children's Team is a must and as a Community Team Leader, you would benefit
from having an extensive knowledge of safegaurding children procedures. Our
Matron Team is growing and changing and we are excited to look for new leaders,
to join our well established team, and add to the changing dynamics of our
service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a 2 Band 7 Community
Midwifery Team Leaders, for our South Durham and Derwentside Community Teams.
we are looking for a Midwifery Leader who is keen to develop their skills and
knowledge, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at CDDFT. It is an
exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
We have an excellent team of
specialists to support you in your role. Our Patient Safety Midwives are
commited to quality and improvement whom you will have a close working
relationship with. Our Practice Development Team actively works with our
Community Services, and as a Community Team Lead you will have a very close
working relationship with our Infant Feeding time, and our Antenatal and
Newborn Screening Team. Close working relationships with our Safeguarding
Children's Team is a must and as a Community Team Leader, you would benefit
from having an extensive knowledge of safegaurding children procedures. Our
Matron Team is growing and changing and we are excited to look for new leaders,
to join our well established team, and add to the changing dynamics of our
service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Ability to be reflective practitioner
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
- Takes ownership of problems
Desirable
- Experience of linking with outside agencys
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN
- 3 years or more experience within a Community Setting at Band 6
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject
- Master or equivalent experience
- PMA qualification
- Trained NIPE practitioner
Experience
Essential
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Ability to be reflective practitioner
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
- Takes ownership of problems
Desirable
- Experience of linking with outside agencys
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Motivational and empowerment skills
- Effective organisational skills, organisation of own workload
- Enthusiastic and supportive
- Confident to work independently
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide written and verbal reports.
- Able to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint programs
- Full UK driving license
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Ability to be reflective practitioner
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
- Takes ownership of problems
Desirable
- Experience of linking with outside agencys
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN
- 3 years or more experience within a Community Setting at Band 6
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject
- Master or equivalent experience
- PMA qualification
- Trained NIPE practitioner
Experience
Essential
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Ability to be reflective practitioner
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
- Takes ownership of problems
Desirable
- Experience of linking with outside agencys
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Motivational and empowerment skills
- Effective organisational skills, organisation of own workload
- Enthusiastic and supportive
- Confident to work independently
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide written and verbal reports.
- Able to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint programs
- Full UK driving license
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.
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.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Hollyhurst Road
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
