Job summary
Are you an experienced band 6 Midwife who is committed to
providing quality care to birthing people and their families? Could you drive
forward change to improve antenatal services? If so, we have the position for
you! We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated midwife to join our
Antenatal Clinic team here at CDDFT. We are searching for a committed, dynamic
and reliable midwife to join our team, working in our antenatal clinic sites in
Darlington and Bishop Auckland.
You will join a warm and supportive team of
midwives who truly care about patient experience. We welcome applications from experienced
midwives who are currently registered to work in the UK. You will be supported
and welcomed to the trust with a bespoke training package through which we will
support you to settle into your new role and join us in delivering exceptional
care to the families of County Durham and Darlington.
Main duties of the job
You will work within the antenatal clinics at our sites in
Darlington and Bishop Auckland. You will work closely with our
multi-disciplinary team of professionals supporting consultant clinics and
undertaking midwifery led tasks within the departments. You will provide a high
standard of clinical care to birthing people and be responsible for the
assessment, evaluation and implementation of high risk care pathways.
Some of your daily duties will be:
Ensure the smooth coordination of the antenatal clinic
department
Provide specialist expertise to patients in the antenatal
period delivering high quality, evidence based care
Provide support to the medical team and other members of the
multi-disciplinary team within the antenatal clinic setting
Planning, delivering
and evaluating standards of evidence-based midwifery care
Identifying and caring for women with more complex
pregnancies
Effectively communicate information regarding clinical
decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the
multi-professional team.
Providing interventions and key messages around
public health
About us
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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 looking for an experienced Midwife who is currently
registered to practice within the UK and is interested in joining our team
based within the antenatal clinic setting. The midwife should have a robust
understanding of antenatal care pathways, and be confident to provide safe and
effective care in a fast paced clinical environment. We are keen to develop
this area and would welcome an inspiring and driven midwife who can help shape
our service for the future. In return we can offer a bespoke training and
development programme with many opportunities for career development. It is an
exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
We are really excited about the opportunity to invite an
experienced midwife to apply to work with us to help deliver outstanding
antenatal care to the mothers and families in our area. You will be well
supported by members of our specialist Practice Development Team who will ensure
your support as you transition to your new role both professionally and
personally. As a new to CDDFT Midwife you will be offered a full and
comprehensive induction and training programme and access to our specialist
team of practice development midwives and supervisors who will continue to
support you as you adjust to your new role.
At CDDFT we actively encourage a culture of
life-long learning and development and you will be supported to continue to
develop as a practitioner with many exciting career progression opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Midwife who is currently
registered to practice within the UK and is interested in joining our team
based within the antenatal clinic setting. The midwife should have a robust
understanding of antenatal care pathways, and be confident to provide safe and
effective care in a fast paced clinical environment. We are keen to develop
this area and would welcome an inspiring and driven midwife who can help shape
our service for the future. In return we can offer a bespoke training and
development programme with many opportunities for career development. It is an
exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
We are really excited about the opportunity to invite an
experienced midwife to apply to work with us to help deliver outstanding
antenatal care to the mothers and families in our area. You will be well
supported by members of our specialist Practice Development Team who will ensure
your support as you transition to your new role both professionally and
personally. As a new to CDDFT Midwife you will be offered a full and
comprehensive induction and training programme and access to our specialist
team of practice development midwives and supervisors who will continue to
support you as you adjust to your new role.
At CDDFT we actively encourage a culture of
life-long learning and development and you will be supported to continue to
develop as a practitioner with many exciting career progression opportunities.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across trust as required.
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
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
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across trust as required.
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
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
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)
