Job summary
The maternity
team at CDDFT are searching for committed, dynamic and enthusiastic midwives to
join our team working on our maternity units at our Darlington site. We want
you to be here, helping to shape our vision for an outstanding service that
gives women, families, our communities and our midwives an extraordinary
experience.
You will join a warm and supportive team
of midwives who truly care about patient experience. We welcome applications from an experienced
band 6 midwife who is currently registered to work in the UK. We are also eager
to hear from band 5 midwives who are completing their preceptorship and
planning their future careers.
We are seeking midwives who are
enthusiastic and committed to working in collaboration with women &
birthing people, their families and multi-disciplinary team, supporting
personalised choice and promoting exemplary care in line with national
transformation ambitions and local Trust Values.
We can offer a variety of hours across our two
acute hospital sites where you can be assured of a warm welcome to our trust.
We look forward to you joining us in delivering exceptional care to the
families we support.
Main duties of the job
There is significant emphasis on
multi-disciplinary working and the ability to work as an individual as well as
a team member is essential. 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. You will work closely with our multi-disciplinary
team of professionals.
Some of your daily duties will be:
Assessing and advising on the needs of women, birthing
people, partners, families, and carers and providing emotional support during
all stages of pregnancy and postnatal care Planning, delivering and
evaluating standards of evidence-based midwifery care
Identifying and caring for women with more complex
pregnancies
Providing interventions and key messages around Public
Health including infant feeding
Recognising deterioration in the in the physical or
mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action/ escalation and
managing emergencies.
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
We are really excited about the
opportunity to invite an experienced midwife to apply to join our midwifery
team at Darlington Memorial Hospital to help us in delivering outstanding
intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal care to the women and birthing people
using our service. We are looking for an experienced midwife who is currently
registered to practice within the UK and who is interested in joining our team
at our acute unit in Darlington. The role is primarily based within the labour
ward but we also offer rotation to the antenatal and postnatal ward settings
and we are very keen to hear from midwives confident working in the assessment
unit and triage setting.
In return, as a
new to trust midwife we can offer a bespoke training and development programme
whilst also recognising the value of prior learning in your speciality.
You will be 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 an acute midwife.
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.
We are very proud of our maternity
staff here at CDDFT and we are sure there is a role that you will enjoy within
our team. You are very welcome to contact our Recruitment Lead directly to
arrange a tour of our units, meet our teams and discuss any queries
informally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are really excited about the
opportunity to invite an experienced midwife to apply to join our midwifery
team at Darlington Memorial Hospital to help us in delivering outstanding
intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal care to the women and birthing people
using our service. We are looking for an experienced midwife who is currently
registered to practice within the UK and who is interested in joining our team
at our acute unit in Darlington. The role is primarily based within the labour
ward but we also offer rotation to the antenatal and postnatal ward settings
and we are very keen to hear from midwives confident working in the assessment
unit and triage setting.
In return, as a
new to trust midwife we can offer a bespoke training and development programme
whilst also recognising the value of prior learning in your speciality.
You will be 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 an acute midwife.
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.
We are very proud of our maternity
staff here at CDDFT and we are sure there is a role that you will enjoy within
our team. You are very welcome to contact our Recruitment Lead directly to
arrange a tour of our units, meet our teams and discuss any queries
informally.
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
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)
