Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for driven and motivated
midwives to develop themselves and their skills and become a part of our Labour
Ward Coordinators Team. You would be based within an Acute setting, across
Labour Ward, with responsibility for staff on the Pregnancy Assessment Unit and
Postnatal Ward areas on an out of hours basis. We have excellent facilities on
each of our acute sites, with both low and high risk areas for birthing
persons.
As a Labour Ward Co-ordinator on arrival into
our organisation you will benefit from a supernumerary period, and following on
from interview you would be provided with contact and support from the team.
You will be supported and welcomed into your role and given the opportunity to
continue to develop your midwifery skills and leadership through our CPD
programmes and the national Labour Ward coordinators framework. We are keen to
develop highly trained midwives who can deliver exceptional care to the
families of County Durham and Darlington. We can't wait to welcome you to join
us on our exciting journey for 2025 and beyond.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced midwives who are committed to
providing safe shift provision in a busy Labour ward setting, taking
responsibility for the coordination of patient care within our departments and
acting upon, and escalating concerns in a timely manner. We will take into
consideration your skills and knowledge and develop a plan with you to support
your transition into your new role. Safety of women and babies is paramount,
and so we are looking for highly skilled, professional and autonomous midwives
to join our teams.
The post holder will carry shift leader responsibilities,
this will include maintaining oversight of activity, acuity, allocation of
workload and skill mix on the maternity
unit. The post holder will 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.
The role will involve actively participating
within escalation across the trust during heightened levels of increased
activity, liaising directly with colleagues to maintain safety within both
units of 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
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our maternity teams are growing and changing and we are
excited to look for new leaders to join our already well established teams. We
are certain this is a role you will enjoy at CDDFT Maternity.
The post holder will be responsible for the smooth and safe
running of the labour ward and will take overall charge of the ante/postnatal
ward and pregnancy assessment unit out of hours. The postholder will act as a
credible support for other members of the maternity team to practice safely. The
post holder will be supported to work in in line with the nationally recognised
Labour Ward Coordinators development and educational framework.
We have an excellent
team of specialist midwives, ward managers and a senior leadership team who are
commited to safety, quality and service improvement whom you will have a close
working relationship with.
The post holder will have some responsibility for a group of
midwives and maternity support workers for appraisal and development. They will
also be involved in the development of services, quality improvement, dealing
with complaints and engaging in multidisciplinary team working working across the
organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our maternity teams are growing and changing and we are
excited to look for new leaders to join our already well established teams. We
are certain this is a role you will enjoy at CDDFT Maternity.
The post holder will be responsible for the smooth and safe
running of the labour ward and will take overall charge of the ante/postnatal
ward and pregnancy assessment unit out of hours. The postholder will act as a
credible support for other members of the maternity team to practice safely. The
post holder will be supported to work in in line with the nationally recognised
Labour Ward Coordinators development and educational framework.
We have an excellent
team of specialist midwives, ward managers and a senior leadership team who are
commited to safety, quality and service improvement whom you will have a close
working relationship with.
The post holder will have some responsibility for a group of
midwives and maternity support workers for appraisal and development. They will
also be involved in the development of services, quality improvement, dealing
with complaints and engaging in multidisciplinary team working working across the
organisation.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide written and verbal reports.
- Ability to travel across site as required
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical expertise and sound knowledge of all birthing environments using an evidence based approach.
- Knowledge of current issues and initiatives in public health, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
- Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively
- IT skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Well developed communication skills including the ability to communicate calmly, clearly and kindly whilst building and maintaining trusted and respectful relationships with all colleagues across the MDT
- Able to lead with confidence and act with compassion for service users and all members of a team ensuring a culture of inclusivity and psychological safety.
- Ability to work on own initiative and take ownership of problems.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Committed to professional and personal development supported by reflective practice
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Experience of linking with outside agencies and stakeholders.
- Quality Improvement activity
- Audit experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma relevant to speciality
- Registered Midwife with current UK NMC PIN
- Significant experience within an acute maternity setting at Band 6
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
- Post graduate certificate or Masters in health related, management or leadership subject.
- Evidence of management training
- PMA qualification
- Trained NIPE practitioner
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide written and verbal reports.
- Ability to travel across site as required
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical expertise and sound knowledge of all birthing environments using an evidence based approach.
- Knowledge of current issues and initiatives in public health, antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
- Able to manage sensitive or difficult situations effectively
- IT skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Well developed communication skills including the ability to communicate calmly, clearly and kindly whilst building and maintaining trusted and respectful relationships with all colleagues across the MDT
- Able to lead with confidence and act with compassion for service users and all members of a team ensuring a culture of inclusivity and psychological safety.
- Ability to work on own initiative and take ownership of problems.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Committed to professional and personal development supported by reflective practice
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Experience of linking with outside agencies and stakeholders.
- Quality Improvement activity
- Audit experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma relevant to speciality
- Registered Midwife with current UK NMC PIN
- Significant experience within an acute maternity setting at Band 6
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
- Post graduate certificate or Masters in health related, management or leadership subject.
- Evidence of management training
- 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).
