Job summary
The maternity team at CDDFT are searching for committed,
dynamic and enthusiastic midwives to join our team working at our University
Hospital of North 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.
We can offer a variety of hours at our
University Hospital of North Durham site 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 part of a team. You will be
responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised
care plans which ensure delivery of holistic, evidence based care, prioritising
communication, informed consent and relationship building. You will work
closely with our multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
Working as a newly qualified midwife you will be
supported to grow your confidence, knowledge and skills alongside your
preceptoship programme.
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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role as a midwife at the University Hospital of North
Durham will include working across all care settings delivering antenatal,
intrapartum and postnatal care. There will also be opportunities to gain supported
experience within maternity triage services.
In return, as a new to trust midwife we can offer a supportive
preceptorship and development programme whilst also recognising the value of
prior learning. This programme will be supported by our experienced team of
midwives, ward managers, specialists midwives and PMAs to ensure your
transition to your new role both personally and professionally
The successful candidate (s) 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.
You will also be able to access personalised
pastoral care via our specialist workforce experience teams and PMA
service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role as a midwife at the University Hospital of North
Durham will include working across all care settings delivering antenatal,
intrapartum and postnatal care. There will also be opportunities to gain supported
experience within maternity triage services.
In return, as a new to trust midwife we can offer a supportive
preceptorship and development programme whilst also recognising the value of
prior learning. This programme will be supported by our experienced team of
midwives, ward managers, specialists midwives and PMAs to ensure your
transition to your new role both personally and professionally
The successful candidate (s) 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.
You will also be able to access personalised
pastoral care via our specialist workforce experience teams and PMA
service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Midwife/ soon to be qualified Midwife
Desirable
- Evidence of Ongoing Professional
- Development
- Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject
- Trained NIPE practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute maternity setting including delivery of intrapartum, antenatal/postnatal and neonatal care
- Ability to be reflective practitioner.
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of service users and colleagues
- Experience of linking with outside agencies
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across CDDFT sites as required
Special Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and education in groups of service users / collegues
Statutory Registration
Essential
- NMC PIN- current or pending upon qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Midwife/ soon to be qualified Midwife
Desirable
- Evidence of Ongoing Professional
- Development
- Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
- Post graduate certificate in health related subject
- Trained NIPE practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute maternity setting including delivery of intrapartum, antenatal/postnatal and neonatal care
- Ability to be reflective practitioner.
- Committed to professional and personal development
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of service users and colleagues
- Experience of linking with outside agencies
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across CDDFT sites as required
Special Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and education in groups of service users / collegues
Statutory Registration
Essential
- NMC PIN- current or pending upon qualification
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).
