Job summary
The maternity team at CDDFT are searching for a committed,
dynamic and enthusiastic midwife to join our community team based in Bishop
Auckland.
We want you to be here, helping to shape our vision for an
outstanding service that gives women, families, our community and our midwives
an extraordinary experience. You will join a warm and supportive team of community
midwives who truly care about the whole maternity experience.
We welcome applications from band 5 Midwives who are
currently due to complete their preceptorship.
We are seeking a community midwife who is enthusiastic and
committed to working in collaboration with women & birthing people,
families and the multi-disciplinary team, supporting personalised choice and
promoting exemplary care in line with national transformation ambitions and our
trust values.
You will be supported and welcomed into your
role by our team and encouraged to continue your personal and professional
development as part of our trust. We are keen to develop dedicated community
Midwives, who can help us to deliver exceptional care to the families that we
support. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a passionate, committed band 6 midwife to
provide maternity care within our community midwifery team based at Bishop
Auckland. You will be responsible for the planning, implementation and
evaluation of individualised care plans which ensure delivery of holistic,
research based care, prioritising communication, informed consent and
relationship building. CDDFT community midwives are passionate about
facilitating antenatal and postnatal continuity of care and you will be supported
as an autonomous practitioner to plan your diary around your caseload, ensuring
that women and families are at the centre of everything we do.
In return, we offer a personal induction programme where you
will be supported by our practice development team to continue to develop your
skills and thrive in your new role. We can also offer flexible work options
including condensed hours.
Our team at Bishop Auckland provide care to
women and families across a varied setting, including the beautiful Durham
Dales . Our community hospital works closely with our maternity units at the University
Hospital North Durham and at Darlington Memorial.
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, 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
Are you a registered midwife with a passion for community
care?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated band 6
Midwife who is keen to join and help further develop our community midwifery
team based at Chester Le Street Community Hospital. We have so many new development
opportunities on the horizon at CDDFT it is a very exciting time to be a part
of our Maternity family!
Our team at South Durham Bishop Auckland provides care to
women and families across a varied urban and rural area, including the
beautiful Durham Dales. We have a very diverse case load, including vulnerable
and isolated communities, providing opportunites to make a real difference to
the families in your care. We have a well established and well led team of
midwives within the team, who you will find very welcoming and supportive. The
team are assisted by the wider maternity team, including a dedicated Community
Matron and Matron for Public Health and Inequalities.
We are very keen to encourage community midwives with an
interest in providing care across the pregnancy and postnatal journey to apply
to work with us to deliver outstanding community based Antenatal and Postnatal
Care to the mothers and families in this area. We are also committed to provision
of our home birth service and would particularly welcome community midwives
with an interest in further developing this important area of care. The focus
of our dedicated community teams is patient centered and individualised care,
providing support and continuity throughout the antenatal and postnatal period
and promoting choice to families from across our diverse communities.
We are looking for an individual with a passion for health
promotion, as the role of community midwife at our trust includes working
within the UNICEF framework for Infant Feeding, and close working relationships
with our specialist antenatal and newborn screening Team to deliver all
elements of the National Screening programme.
You will be very well supported with a bespoke induction and
training package by members of our specialist Practice Development Team who
will ensure your support as you transition to your new role both professionally
and personally. The successful candidate will be supported and encouraged to
seek educational opportunities to further their Continuing Professional
Development and career progression. We are a trust which actively supports and
encourages lifelong learning and development and we are very keen to support
you to achieve your full potential with us. In turn, you will have the
opportunity to assist in supporting the development of our preceptorship,
Internationally Educated and student midwives.
We strongly encourage a culture of life-long learning and
development here at CDDFT and you will be encouraged and supported to continue
to develop and thrive in your role as a community midwife. We offer a full
range of CPD funded opportunities, including NIPE and NLS training and are
passionate about promoting leadership and development opportunities to our
midwives.
We are very proud of our team and we are certain there is a
role you will enjoy within our community midwifery service at CDDFT.
All of our teams work under the care of a dedicated team
leader in each team, overseen by our Community Matron and the Matron for Public
Health and Health Inequalities. Each team also has access to admin support and
band 3 Maternity Support Workers who offering close support to each team. You
will also be able to access personalised pastoral care via our specialist
workforce experience teams, including our retention lead midwife and the PMA
service.
You are very welcome to contact our Recruitment Lead to
arrange a tour of our unit and family hubs, meet our fantastic team leader and
the community midwives at the team base and discuss any queries informally. If
you are considering a midwifery post in a different community or acute area
please get in touch to discuss our future vacancies in these areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a registered midwife with a passion for community
care?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated band 6
Midwife who is keen to join and help further develop our community midwifery
team based at Chester Le Street Community Hospital. We have so many new development
opportunities on the horizon at CDDFT it is a very exciting time to be a part
of our Maternity family!
Our team at South Durham Bishop Auckland provides care to
women and families across a varied urban and rural area, including the
beautiful Durham Dales. We have a very diverse case load, including vulnerable
and isolated communities, providing opportunites to make a real difference to
the families in your care. We have a well established and well led team of
midwives within the team, who you will find very welcoming and supportive. The
team are assisted by the wider maternity team, including a dedicated Community
Matron and Matron for Public Health and Inequalities.
We are very keen to encourage community midwives with an
interest in providing care across the pregnancy and postnatal journey to apply
to work with us to deliver outstanding community based Antenatal and Postnatal
Care to the mothers and families in this area. We are also committed to provision
of our home birth service and would particularly welcome community midwives
with an interest in further developing this important area of care. The focus
of our dedicated community teams is patient centered and individualised care,
providing support and continuity throughout the antenatal and postnatal period
and promoting choice to families from across our diverse communities.
We are looking for an individual with a passion for health
promotion, as the role of community midwife at our trust includes working
within the UNICEF framework for Infant Feeding, and close working relationships
with our specialist antenatal and newborn screening Team to deliver all
elements of the National Screening programme.
You will be very well supported with a bespoke induction and
training package by members of our specialist Practice Development Team who
will ensure your support as you transition to your new role both professionally
and personally. The successful candidate will be supported and encouraged to
seek educational opportunities to further their Continuing Professional
Development and career progression. We are a trust which actively supports and
encourages lifelong learning and development and we are very keen to support
you to achieve your full potential with us. In turn, you will have the
opportunity to assist in supporting the development of our preceptorship,
Internationally Educated and student midwives.
We strongly encourage a culture of life-long learning and
development here at CDDFT and you will be encouraged and supported to continue
to develop and thrive in your role as a community midwife. We offer a full
range of CPD funded opportunities, including NIPE and NLS training and are
passionate about promoting leadership and development opportunities to our
midwives.
We are very proud of our team and we are certain there is a
role you will enjoy within our community midwifery service at CDDFT.
All of our teams work under the care of a dedicated team
leader in each team, overseen by our Community Matron and the Matron for Public
Health and Health Inequalities. Each team also has access to admin support and
band 3 Maternity Support Workers who offering close support to each team. You
will also be able to access personalised pastoral care via our specialist
workforce experience teams, including our retention lead midwife and the PMA
service.
You are very welcome to contact our Recruitment Lead to
arrange a tour of our unit and family hubs, meet our fantastic team leader and
the community midwives at the team base and discuss any queries informally. If
you are considering a midwifery post in a different community or acute area
please get in touch to discuss our future vacancies in these areas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current UK registration and NMC PIN
Desirable
- Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development
- Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject
- Master or equivalent experience
- PMA qualification
- Trained NIPE practitioner
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 UK NMC PIN
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
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across trust as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current UK registration and NMC PIN
Desirable
- Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development
- Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject
- Master or equivalent experience
- PMA qualification
- Trained NIPE practitioner
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 UK NMC PIN
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
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across trust as required.
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
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
