Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and
experienced midwife to co lead the practice development team within maternity
services at CDDFT. This is an exciting post that seeks a midwife with
significant clinical experience in all areas of maternity services with
evidence of a teaching/mentoring qualification and Masters level qualification
in a relevant subject (or ability to work towards). This post focuses on the
provision of leadership and skilled midwifery advice, care and support to
mothers, birthing people, babies and colleagues. The post holder will offer
leadership, expert advice and continuous support to all staff working within
maternity services
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will co-lead the multidisciplinary programme of education, training
and development of maternity unit staff including promoting excellence in
evidence based midwifery care and facilitating service development.
Work clinically across the
maternity services to advance clinical midwifery standards, implement and
develop good practice and service initiatives.
Work
clinically with individual staff in the clinical environment, for example with
newly qualified midwives, return to practice midwives and those requiring
supported practice whilst fostering a positive learning environment for all.
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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
Over reliance on
AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of
success.
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
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
Lead and collaborate with
the exisiting midwifery practice development team and wider MDT to drive
forward high quality training, education, continuing professional development
and support of maternity staff groups. Additional training will be offered and
supported with developing any additional teaching and clinical simulation
skills needs you may have. As the
Patient Safety and Risk Midwife, you will be responsible for overseeing
incident management, supporting investigations under the Patient Safety Incident
Response Framework (PSIRF), and ensuring timely dissemination of learning. You
will work closely with clinical teams and Quality and Safety Leads, and to
triangulate safety intelligence and drive meaningful change
The
role will require a flexible approach to working including the possibility of
occasional night and weekend work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead and collaborate with
the exisiting midwifery practice development team and wider MDT to drive
forward high quality training, education, continuing professional development
and support of maternity staff groups. Additional training will be offered and
supported with developing any additional teaching and clinical simulation
skills needs you may have. As the
Patient Safety and Risk Midwife, you will be responsible for overseeing
incident management, supporting investigations under the Patient Safety Incident
Response Framework (PSIRF), and ensuring timely dissemination of learning. You
will work closely with clinical teams and Quality and Safety Leads, and to
triangulate safety intelligence and drive meaningful change
The
role will require a flexible approach to working including the possibility of
occasional night and weekend work.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to various Trust premises
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Audit and report writing
- Presentation skills
- Literate and articulate
- Competent user of IT systems and MS teams
- Knowledge of current national and local issues relating to maternity services including CNST/MIS maternity requirements
- Able to manage own workload
- Time management skills
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experienced band 6
- In-depth knowledge in all areas of midwifery practice
- Excellent clinical skills in all areas including competence with perineal suturing, cannulation and IV medications administration.
- Evidence of the participation in developing and modernisation of maternity services
- Managing change
Desirable
- Band 7 experience
- Budgetary management experience
- Strategy development
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level or ability to work towards in a relevant subject
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Recognised teaching/instructor/mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of study relating to management and leadership
- Clinical Simulation training
- PMA
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to various Trust premises
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Audit and report writing
- Presentation skills
- Literate and articulate
- Competent user of IT systems and MS teams
- Knowledge of current national and local issues relating to maternity services including CNST/MIS maternity requirements
- Able to manage own workload
- Time management skills
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experienced band 6
- In-depth knowledge in all areas of midwifery practice
- Excellent clinical skills in all areas including competence with perineal suturing, cannulation and IV medications administration.
- Evidence of the participation in developing and modernisation of maternity services
- Managing change
Desirable
- Band 7 experience
- Budgetary management experience
- Strategy development
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level or ability to work towards in a relevant subject
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Recognised teaching/instructor/mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of study relating to management and leadership
- Clinical Simulation training
- PMA
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).
