Job summary
The
maternity team at CDDFT are searching for committed, dynamic and enthusiastic
band 6 midwives to join our community teams. We want you to be here, shaping
our vision for an outstanding service that gives our women, families, our
community and our midwives an extraordinary experience. You will join a warm
and supportive team of midwives who truly care about the womens experience.
We welcome applications
from band 5 Midwives who are currently due to complete their preceptorship
programme.
We are seeking community
midwives who are enthusiastic and committed to working in collaboration with
women, their families and multi-disciplinary teams, supporting personalised
choice and promoting exemplary care in line with national transformation
ambitions and our trust values.
Our
Midwives work across diverse community settings throughout County Durham and
Darlington, including areas of vulnerability.
You will be supported and welcomed into your role and encouraged to
continue your personal and professional development as part of our team. We are
keen to develop dedicated community Midwives, who can help us to deliver
exceptional care to the families of County Durham and Darlington.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for band 6 midwives who are committed and passionate to provide
maternity care within our community midwifery teams. You will be responsible
for the planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans
which ensure delivery of holistic, research based care, prioritising
commuication, informed consent and relationship building. CDDFT community
midwives are passionate about facilitating antenatal and postnatal continuity
of care and you will be supported as an autonomous practitioner to plan your
own diary around your caseload, ensuring that women and families are at the
centre of everything we do.
In return we offer a
innovative and personal induction programme where you will be supported by our
practice development team to continue to develop your skills and thrive in your
new role.
Our
teams provide care to women and families across both town and rural settings,
we can offer you the opportunity to work within one of our dedicated community
midwifery team hubs across the area. We have community teams based in
Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Ferryhill, Derwentside, Stanley and Chester-Le-Street.
They are really looking forward to meeting you!
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
Are
you a registered midwife with a passion for community care?
We are looking for
enthusiastic and dedicated band 6 Midwives who are keen to join and help
further develop our community midwifery teams across the Darlington and County
Durham areas, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at CDDFT it is a
very exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
We wish to encourage community
midwives with an interest in providing care across the pregnancy and postnatal
journey to apply to work with us to deliver outstanding community based
Antenatal and Postnatal Care to the mothers and families in our area. We are
also commited to providing a home birth service and would particularly welcome
community midwives with an interest in developing this important area of care.
The focus of our dedicated community teams is patient centred and
individualised care, providing support and continuity throughout the antenatal
and postnatal period and promoting choice to families from across diverse
community.
We are looking for
individuals with a passion for health promotion as the role of community
midwife at our trust includes working within the UNICEF framework for Infant
Feeding and close working relationships with our specialist antenatal and
newborn screening Team, to deliver all elements of the National Screening
programme.
You will be well supported
with a bespoke induction and training package by members of our specialist
Practice Development Team who will ensure your support as you transition to
your new role both professionally and personally. The successful candidate will
be supported and encouraged to seek educational opportunities to further their
Continuing Professional Development and career progression. We are a trust
which actively supports and encourages lifelong learning and development and we
are very keen to support you to achieve your full potential with us. In turn, you
will have the opportunity to assist in supporting the development of our
preceptorship, Internationally Educated and student midwives.
We strongly encourage a
culture of life-long learning and development here at CDDFT and you will be
encouraged and supported to continue to develop and thrive in your role as a
community midwife. We are very proud of
our team and we are certain there is a role you will enjoy within our community
midwifery service.
As a trust with one of the
widest geographical areas in the North East we offer a choice of community team
bases across our region. You will be supported in joining the team of your
choice, ensuring that you are based in the heart of your chosen community and
best placed to make a real difference to local families. We are currently
seeking midwives for our community teams in Bishop Auckland, Darlington,
Ferryhill or Shotley Bridge. All of our teams work under the care of a
dedicated team leader in each team, with a Community Matron and Matron for
Health Inequalities offering close support to each team. You will also be able
to access personalised pastoral care via our specialist workforce experience
teams, including our retention lead midwife and the PMA service.
You are very welcome to
contact our Recruitment Lead to arrange a tour of our unit and family hubs,
meet our teams and discuss any queries informally.
Are
you ready to take on a new challenge as a community midwife within our team at
CDDFT?...Then please apply now!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are
you a registered midwife with a passion for community care?
We are looking for
enthusiastic and dedicated band 6 Midwives who are keen to join and help
further develop our community midwifery teams across the Darlington and County
Durham areas, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at CDDFT it is a
very exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
We wish to encourage community
midwives with an interest in providing care across the pregnancy and postnatal
journey to apply to work with us to deliver outstanding community based
Antenatal and Postnatal Care to the mothers and families in our area. We are
also commited to providing a home birth service and would particularly welcome
community midwives with an interest in developing this important area of care.
The focus of our dedicated community teams is patient centred and
individualised care, providing support and continuity throughout the antenatal
and postnatal period and promoting choice to families from across diverse
community.
We are looking for
individuals with a passion for health promotion as the role of community
midwife at our trust includes working within the UNICEF framework for Infant
Feeding and close working relationships with our specialist antenatal and
newborn screening Team, to deliver all elements of the National Screening
programme.
You will be well supported
with a bespoke induction and training package by members of our specialist
Practice Development Team who will ensure your support as you transition to
your new role both professionally and personally. The successful candidate will
be supported and encouraged to seek educational opportunities to further their
Continuing Professional Development and career progression. We are a trust
which actively supports and encourages lifelong learning and development and we
are very keen to support you to achieve your full potential with us. In turn, you
will have the opportunity to assist in supporting the development of our
preceptorship, Internationally Educated and student midwives.
We strongly encourage a
culture of life-long learning and development here at CDDFT and you will be
encouraged and supported to continue to develop and thrive in your role as a
community midwife. We are very proud of
our team and we are certain there is a role you will enjoy within our community
midwifery service.
As a trust with one of the
widest geographical areas in the North East we offer a choice of community team
bases across our region. You will be supported in joining the team of your
choice, ensuring that you are based in the heart of your chosen community and
best placed to make a real difference to local families. We are currently
seeking midwives for our community teams in Bishop Auckland, Darlington,
Ferryhill or Shotley Bridge. All of our teams work under the care of a
dedicated team leader in each team, with a Community Matron and Matron for
Health Inequalities offering close support to each team. You will also be able
to access personalised pastoral care via our specialist workforce experience
teams, including our retention lead midwife and the PMA service.
You are very welcome to
contact our Recruitment Lead to arrange a tour of our unit and family hubs,
meet our teams and discuss any queries informally.
Are
you ready to take on a new challenge as a community midwife within our team at
CDDFT?...Then please apply now!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current UK registration and NMC PIN
Desirable
- Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development
- Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject
- Master or equivalent experience
- PMA qualification
- Trained NIPE practitioner
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across trust as required.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN
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 agencies
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current UK registration and NMC PIN
Desirable
- Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development
- Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject
- Master or equivalent experience
- PMA qualification
- Trained NIPE practitioner
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across trust as required.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN
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 agencies
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
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
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
