Job summary
The
maternity team at CDDFT are searching for committed, dynamic and enthusiastic
midwives to join our team working on our maternity units at both our Darlington
and Durham sites. We want you to be here, helping to shape our vision for an
outstanding service that gives our women, families, our communities and our
midwives an extraordinary experience.
You will join a warm and
supportive team of midwives who truly care about patient experience.
We welcome applications
from experienced band 6 midwives who are currently regisitered to work in the
UK. We are also eager to hear from band 5 midwives who are completing their
preceptorship and planning their future careers.
We are currently seeking
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 local Trust Values.
We
can offer a variety of hours across our two acute hospital sites where you can
be assured of a warm welcome to our trust. We look forward to you joining us in
delivering exceptional care to the families of County Durham and Darlington.
Main duties of the job
There is significant emphasis on
multi-disciplinary working and the ability to work as an individual as well as
a team member is essential. 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. You will work closely with our
multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
Some of your daily duties
will be:
Assessing and advising on
the needs of women, birthing people, partners, families, and carers and
providing emotional support during all stages of pregnancy and postnatal care
Planning, delivering and
evaluating standards of evidence-based midwifery care
Identifying and caring
for women with more complex pregnancies
Providing interventions
and key messages around Public Health including infant feeding
Recognising deterioration
in the in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate
action/ escalation and managing emergencies.
We are currently offering a
variety of roles across all areas of maternity, we are sure there is a role to
suit you at CDDFT.
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 really excited about the opportunity to invite experienced midwives to
apply to join our midwifery teams to help us in delivering outstanfing
intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal care to women and birthing people using
our service. We are looking for experienced Midwives who are currently
registered to practice within the UK and are interested in joining our teams
across our acute units. The role is primarily based within the labour ward but
we also offer rotation to the antenatal and postnatal ward settings and we are very
keen to hear from midwives confident working in the assessment unit and triage
setting. We have a range of roles available across our trust at both of our
acute sites at Darlington Memorial Hosptial and The University Hospital of
North Durham.
In return, as a new to
trust midwife we can offer a bespoke training and development programme whilst
also recognising the value of prior learning in your speciality.
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 an
acute midwife.
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.
We are very proud of our
maternity staff here at CDDFT and we are sure there is a role that you will
enjoy within our teams. You are very welcome to contact our Recruitment Lead
directly to arrange a tour of our units, meet our teams and discuss any queries
informally.
Are
you ready to take on a new challenge as a midwife within our team at
CDDFT?...Then please apply now!
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are really excited about the opportunity to invite experienced midwives to
apply to join our midwifery teams to help us in delivering outstanfing
intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal care to women and birthing people using
our service. We are looking for experienced Midwives who are currently
registered to practice within the UK and are interested in joining our teams
across our acute units. The role is primarily based within the labour ward but
we also offer rotation to the antenatal and postnatal ward settings and we are very
keen to hear from midwives confident working in the assessment unit and triage
setting. We have a range of roles available across our trust at both of our
acute sites at Darlington Memorial Hosptial and The University Hospital of
North Durham.
In return, as a new to
trust midwife we can offer a bespoke training and development programme whilst
also recognising the value of prior learning in your speciality.
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 an
acute midwife.
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.
We are very proud of our
maternity staff here at CDDFT and we are sure there is a role that you will
enjoy within our teams. You are very welcome to contact our Recruitment Lead
directly to arrange a tour of our units, meet our teams and discuss any queries
informally.
Are
you ready to take on a new challenge as a midwife within our team at
CDDFT?...Then please apply now!
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across trust as required.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN
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
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
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across trust as required.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN
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
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)
