Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated midwife to join the Practice
Development Team within maternity services at CDDFT. This is an exciting post
that seeks a band 6 midwife with relevant post registration clinical
experience in a variety of clinical areas, with evidence of a teaching or
mentoring qualification or equivalent experience. This will be a mixed post
that focuses on the provision of educational, training and clinical support for
maternity staff to ensure high quality and safe maternity care to women,
birthing people and babies.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the
practice development team (PDT) supporting all maternity staff but in
particular NQMs and internationally educated midwives with their practice
through all areas of maternity services ensuring a smooth transition to Band 6.
* Support in practice, undertake preceptor/mentoring and
coaching duties, offer expert advice and continuous support in the clinical
areas.
* Facilitating and delivering the training strategy
including the Core Competancy Framework (CCF)
Facilitate/deliver workshops, educational sessions, in situ
simulations and other learning activities to all maternity staff and other
appropriate staff groups.
Work clinically across the maternity services to advance
clinical midwifery standards.
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
Work closely in the midwifery practice development team to
contribute to the facilitation of continuing professional development, training
and support of maternity staff groups. Additional training will be offered and
supported with developing any teaching and clinical simulation skills needs you
may have.
The role will require a flexible approach to
working including the possibility of occassional night and weekend work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work closely in the midwifery practice development team to
contribute to the facilitation of continuing professional development, training
and support of maternity staff groups. Additional training will be offered and
supported with developing any teaching and clinical simulation skills needs you
may have.
The role will require a flexible approach to
working including the possibility of occassional night and weekend work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Recognised teaching/instructor/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- GIC accredited/ RCUK NLS instructor
- Clinical Simulation training
- PMA
- NIPE practitioner
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Articulate and confident public speaker
- Competant with IT systems and MS office
- Child Protection
- Time management skills
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post qualification experience.
- Knowledge and skills in all areas of Midwifery including competence with perineal suturing, cannulation and IV medications administration.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting preceptorship midwives
- Experience of supporting internationally educated midwives
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to various Trust premises
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Recognised teaching/instructor/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- GIC accredited/ RCUK NLS instructor
- Clinical Simulation training
- PMA
- NIPE practitioner
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Articulate and confident public speaker
- Competant with IT systems and MS office
- Child Protection
- Time management skills
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post qualification experience.
- Knowledge and skills in all areas of Midwifery including competence with perineal suturing, cannulation and IV medications administration.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting preceptorship midwives
- Experience of supporting internationally educated midwives
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to various Trust premises
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).
