Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, highly motivated senior Community Midwife who possesses excellent management, communication and organisational skills. You will need to be able to manage, lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team whilst demonstrating high levels of professionalism at all times, acting as an exemplary role model with enhanced levels of clinical care.
You will be innovative, enthusiastic, and committed to support change in a complex environment in order to provide care for women and their families.
This is a senior midwifery role within the organisation and you will expected to work cross site as required.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the delivery of high standards of midwifery practice and the quality of care delivered by community midwives and midwifery support workers within the Children and Families Care Group during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period.Provide professional leadership and support delivery of high quality family centred care, and drive vision and creativity in developing midwifery practice within the Care Group to support the wider transformation agenda.
Participate in the Maternity Manager of the Day rota, providing support and advice to clinical staff and patients and maintain safe service provision. This is a 7-day service (excluding bank holidays) onsite across both units between 8am and 4pm.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration at degree level as a midwife
- Commitment to professional development and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Willingness to complete band 7 manager development programme
- Teaching and mentorship qualification or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Post graduate degree at Master level
- Management /leadership qualification
- Registered PMA
- NIPE trained
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years midwifery experience at band 6 midwife or above
- Experience working as a community midwife
- Experience of taking charge or managing a caseload
- Knowledge of current reports/guidelines relating to Maternity Care and their implication
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Experience of the Datix/reporting systems
- Competent in the use of K2MS
- Must be proficient in all competencies including suturing
Desirable
- Previous management experience of service development, leading and managing change
- Experience of audit/guideline and policy development and implementation
- Experience in dealing with complaints and implementing lessons learned in the clinical setting
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Computer literate including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills
- Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern
- Self-starter, able to work independently on own initiative and to meet deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current NMC registration at degree level as a midwife
- Commitment to professional development and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Willingness to complete band 7 manager development programme
- Teaching and mentorship qualification or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Post graduate degree at Master level
- Management /leadership qualification
- Registered PMA
- NIPE trained
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years midwifery experience at band 6 midwife or above
- Experience working as a community midwife
- Experience of taking charge or managing a caseload
- Knowledge of current reports/guidelines relating to Maternity Care and their implication
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Experience of the Datix/reporting systems
- Competent in the use of K2MS
- Must be proficient in all competencies including suturing
Desirable
- Previous management experience of service development, leading and managing change
- Experience of audit/guideline and policy development and implementation
- Experience in dealing with complaints and implementing lessons learned in the clinical setting
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Computer literate including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills
- Able to work flexibly under pressure, rapid pace, and with an unpredictable work pattern
- Self-starter, able to work independently on own initiative and to meet deadlines
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).
