Job summary
The maternity team at CDDFT are searching for committed
dynamic and enthusiastic newly qualified midwives to join our team. 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 Midwifery students who are
currently in their 3rd year of training within 6 months of qualifying 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.
Our Midwives work across Acute and Community
settings, with an excellent preceptorship programme lead by our specialist
Practice Development Team. You will be supported and welcomed into your role
and encourages to continue your development as a newly qualified midwife. We
are keen to develop highly trained Midwives who can deliver exceptional care,
to the families of County Durham and Darlington.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for newly qualified midwives who are
committed and passionate to provide maternity care during all three stages of a
persons' maternity journey. 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.
In return we offer a innovative and personal preceptorship
programme where you will be supported by a team of specialist senior midwives
to develop your skills further and thrive in your new role as a qualified
midwife. We will take into consideration your skills and knowledge and develop
a plan with you as to your preferred base after preceptorship, be that in an
Acute setting or Community.
We also have various options to develop your
skills and become part of one of our community teams based across our area
during your preceptorship
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
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, 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 newly Qualified Midwives who are 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 wish to encourage all newly qualified midwives to apply
to work with us to deliver outstanding, Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal
Care to the mothers and families in our area. This includes working within the
UNICEF framework for Infant Feeding, and close working relationships with our
Screening Team, to deliver all elements of the National Screening programme.
You will be well supported in a bespoke preceptorship
pathway by members of our specialist Practice Development Team who will ensure
your support as you transition to the role of a qualified midwife, both
professionally and personally. We encourage a culture of life-long learning and
development and you will be encouraged and supported to continue to develop as
a qualified practitioner. We are very
proud of our team and we are certain there is a role you will enjoy at CDDFT
Maternity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for newly Qualified Midwives who are 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 wish to encourage all newly qualified midwives to apply
to work with us to deliver outstanding, Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal
Care to the mothers and families in our area. This includes working within the
UNICEF framework for Infant Feeding, and close working relationships with our
Screening Team, to deliver all elements of the National Screening programme.
You will be well supported in a bespoke preceptorship
pathway by members of our specialist Practice Development Team who will ensure
your support as you transition to the role of a qualified midwife, both
professionally and personally. We encourage a culture of life-long learning and
development and you will be encouraged and supported to continue to develop as
a qualified practitioner. We are very
proud of our team and we are certain there is a role you will enjoy at CDDFT
Maternity.
Person Specification
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
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
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC PIN
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC PIN
- 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
Person Specification
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
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
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC PIN
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC PIN
- 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
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)
