Job summary
This advert is only open to applicants who are currently
employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Adult Nurses,
who are employees of CDDFT and who already have a relevant degree, to study
Midwifery at Masters level.
Whilst working with our Midwifery team at the hospital, you
will undertake MSc Midwifery shortened programme over 24 months via the
University Of Bradford. This course equips you with the skills, knowledge and
professional insight needed to become a registered midwife whilst working
within County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Salary support for the duration of the course is provided by
Health Education England at a maximum salary of top band 5 (AFC). As this is a
studentship, previous higher salary bandings will not be matched and there are
no enhanced payments for unsociable hours.
Health Education England will also be funding
all university tuition fees for those commencing shortened midwifery training
between January 2022 - April 2025 (up to a maximum of £9,250 per annum).
Successful applicants will need to be able to travel to University of Bradford
for the theoretical elements of the course, approx 12 days per year. Course
commences 24th March 2025.
Main duties of the job
This programme provides Registered Adult Nurses, who already
have a relevant degree, with the opportunity to study Midwifery at Masters
level. This course equips them with the skills, knowledge and professional
insight needed to become a registered midwife. Whether it is helping women
during pregnancy and birth, or giving support to new mothers, you work
alongside our midwifery teams at CDDFT,
learning through doing, building your confidence as you go. You will
graduate ready to excel as a fully rounded Midwife and eligible for
registration with the NMC on the midwifery register.
The aim of this course is to prepare safe, competent and
confident midwives who can positively contribute to the health of childbearing
women, people, newborn, infants and their families. They will gain the
knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet the future challenges of a rapidly
evolving healthcare system.
This MSc course (shortened programme) will build
on your skills and knowledge as a registered adult nurse to continue to work as
part of our multi-professional team and develop into an autonomous registered
midwife ready to join our maternity team.
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
We are unable to sponsor roles that do not meet the minimum salary requirements. please check the UK immigration skilled worker rules for information
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the maternity team, mothers
and their families carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care including,
clinical care, information giving, guidance and reassurance, assistance and
support to women and their families under the guidance and supervision of a
registered midwife.
This role is for NMC registered nurses to complete a
shortened midwifery MSc over two years leading to eligability to register as a
Midwife with the NMC. It will include a combination of work-based and academic
learning between the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and an
approved Accredited Education Institute (AEI) - The University of Bradford.
They will have assigned placements within the CDDFT
Maternity Unit across all clinical areas to obtain the necessary knowledge,
skills and experience to meet the learning outcomes for the NMC register as a
Midwife.
The post holder will:
Be allocated maternity placements in the hospital and in
the community setting to gain the knowledge and experience to meet the
requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Be required to achieve the standards as set out by the NMC
and AEI and on completion of the programme register as a midwife.
Take every opportunity to develop their own practice and
expand their own general and specialist midwifery skills.
Display effective communication and work as a role model
by adhering to the Trust expected behaviours and values.
Be required to commit to self-directed study and
successfully complete the educational programme within the contract period.
Act with integrity and professionalism upholding the
reputation of the trust and midwifery profession at all times.
Work within risk management/ occupational health
legislation and Trusts procedures for safe working practices.
Demonstrates the Trusts values at all times and is aware
of national and local objectives for maternity care.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
Clinical Practice
1. Understands the importance of the woman as the centre of
the health care system. Demonstrates that he/ she consult and involves women in
decisions about their care and wellbeing. Demonstrates understanding of
fundamental legal practices related to consent and the prevention of abuse.
2. Under the supervision of a midwife is able to plan and
implement holistic, culturally sensitive, respectful, non-judgemental care for
women with a wide range of care needs. Undertakes other care practices as
directed by the Midwife, but is able to carry out routine care duties at own
discretion. Practices in accordance with the Trusts protocols and guidelines.
3. Undertakes specific clinical skills under the supervision
of a midwife as appropriate to the clinical area
4. Displays analytical and judgement skills, within own
sphere of practice, related to womens comfort, mobility, support needs. Uses
initiative when responding to changes in the woman or babys condition.
5. Displays excellent two way communication with women,
families and colleagues. Is able to
overcome barriers to understanding when the womans first language is not
English or has a learning or hearing difficulty. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and
ability to challenge others when the rights of women and others may be
infringed
6. Participates in recording observations under the indirect
supervision of the midwife, ensuring these are accurately recorded and
reported.
8. Support and advise on Infant Feeding
practices in line with UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with the maternity team, mothers
and their families carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care including,
clinical care, information giving, guidance and reassurance, assistance and
support to women and their families under the guidance and supervision of a
registered midwife.
This role is for NMC registered nurses to complete a
shortened midwifery MSc over two years leading to eligability to register as a
Midwife with the NMC. It will include a combination of work-based and academic
learning between the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and an
approved Accredited Education Institute (AEI) - The University of Bradford.
They will have assigned placements within the CDDFT
Maternity Unit across all clinical areas to obtain the necessary knowledge,
skills and experience to meet the learning outcomes for the NMC register as a
Midwife.
The post holder will:
Be allocated maternity placements in the hospital and in
the community setting to gain the knowledge and experience to meet the
requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Be required to achieve the standards as set out by the NMC
and AEI and on completion of the programme register as a midwife.
Take every opportunity to develop their own practice and
expand their own general and specialist midwifery skills.
Display effective communication and work as a role model
by adhering to the Trust expected behaviours and values.
Be required to commit to self-directed study and
successfully complete the educational programme within the contract period.
Act with integrity and professionalism upholding the
reputation of the trust and midwifery profession at all times.
Work within risk management/ occupational health
legislation and Trusts procedures for safe working practices.
Demonstrates the Trusts values at all times and is aware
of national and local objectives for maternity care.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
Clinical Practice
1. Understands the importance of the woman as the centre of
the health care system. Demonstrates that he/ she consult and involves women in
decisions about their care and wellbeing. Demonstrates understanding of
fundamental legal practices related to consent and the prevention of abuse.
2. Under the supervision of a midwife is able to plan and
implement holistic, culturally sensitive, respectful, non-judgemental care for
women with a wide range of care needs. Undertakes other care practices as
directed by the Midwife, but is able to carry out routine care duties at own
discretion. Practices in accordance with the Trusts protocols and guidelines.
3. Undertakes specific clinical skills under the supervision
of a midwife as appropriate to the clinical area
4. Displays analytical and judgement skills, within own
sphere of practice, related to womens comfort, mobility, support needs. Uses
initiative when responding to changes in the woman or babys condition.
5. Displays excellent two way communication with women,
families and colleagues. Is able to
overcome barriers to understanding when the womans first language is not
English or has a learning or hearing difficulty. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and
ability to challenge others when the rights of women and others may be
infringed
6. Participates in recording observations under the indirect
supervision of the midwife, ensuring these are accurately recorded and
reported.
8. Support and advise on Infant Feeding
practices in line with UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative guidelines.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Has worked in a variety of settings utilising transferable skills.
- Research awareness
- Some knowledge of professional midwifery issues.
- Able to prioritise care appropriately.
- Understanding of audit and evidence-based practice.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of interprofessional working.
- Evidence of participation in research / clinical audit to change own practice or that of others.
- Has knowledge of Trusts policies and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult) first level status. This must be maintained to meet the NMC revalidation requirements for the duration of the course
- Internationally trained Nurses must have IELTS of 7 or above
- Adult nursing BSc Degree qualification 2:2 or above
- A Degree or Diploma in Higher Education or 60 level 5 credits.
Desirable
- Experience in maternity or paediatric settings
- Experience of Public Health Agenda
- Recent programme of study at level 7
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel to placements across CDDFT and attend approx 12 statutory study days per year at University of Bradford.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Current substansive employment as a RGN (Adult) with CDDFT
Desirable
- Approachable and flexible attitude to work
- Regular exposure to unpredictable high levels of clinical activity
- Willing to work throughout the maternity service
- Must be able to practice in all areas in accordance with the Midwives rules and code of conduct
- Able to participate in on-call roster
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current UK NMC Registration as RGN (Adult)
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Has worked in a variety of settings utilising transferable skills.
- Research awareness
- Some knowledge of professional midwifery issues.
- Able to prioritise care appropriately.
- Understanding of audit and evidence-based practice.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of interprofessional working.
- Evidence of participation in research / clinical audit to change own practice or that of others.
- Has knowledge of Trusts policies and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult) first level status. This must be maintained to meet the NMC revalidation requirements for the duration of the course
- Internationally trained Nurses must have IELTS of 7 or above
- Adult nursing BSc Degree qualification 2:2 or above
- A Degree or Diploma in Higher Education or 60 level 5 credits.
Desirable
- Experience in maternity or paediatric settings
- Experience of Public Health Agenda
- Recent programme of study at level 7
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel to placements across CDDFT and attend approx 12 statutory study days per year at University of Bradford.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Current substansive employment as a RGN (Adult) with CDDFT
Desirable
- Approachable and flexible attitude to work
- Regular exposure to unpredictable high levels of clinical activity
- Willing to work throughout the maternity service
- Must be able to practice in all areas in accordance with the Midwives rules and code of conduct
- Able to participate in on-call roster
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current UK NMC Registration as RGN (Adult)
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)
