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 Durham 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 University Hospital of North Durham 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 Durham. 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 University Hospital of North Durham 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 Durham. 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
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
- Experience of linking with outside agencies
Desirable
- Experience of linking with outside agencies
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
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves
- Experience in teaching and education of groups of service users / collegues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Full driving licence or ability to travel independently
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife completed preceptorship for Band 6 and with UK NMC PIN
Person Specification
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
- Experience of linking with outside agencies
Desirable
- Experience of linking with outside agencies
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
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves
- Experience in teaching and education of groups of service users / collegues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Full driving licence or ability to travel independently
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife completed preceptorship for Band 6 and with UK NMC PIN
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).
