The maternity team at CDDFT are searching for a committed, dynamic and enthusiastic midwife to join our community team based in Bishop Auckland.
We want you to be here, helping to shape our vision for an outstanding service that gives women, families, our community and our midwives an extraordinary experience. You will join a warm and supportive team of community midwives who truly care about the whole maternity experience.
We welcome applications from band 5 Midwives who are currently due to complete their preceptorship.
We are seeking a community midwife who is enthusiastic and committed to working in collaboration with women & birthing people, families and the multi-disciplinary team, supporting personalised choice and promoting exemplary care in line with national transformation ambitions and our trust values. You will be supported and welcomed into your role by our team and encouraged to continue your personal and professional development as part of our trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a passionate, committed band 6 midwife to provide maternity care within our community midwifery team based at Bishop Auckland. 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. CDDFT community midwives are passionate about facilitating antenatal and postnatal continuity of care and you will be supported as an autonomous practitioner to plan your diary around your caseload, ensuring that women and families are at the centre of everything we do.
In return, we offer a personal induction programme where you will be supported by our practice development team to continue to develop your skills and thrive in your new role. We can also offer flexible work options including condensed hours.
Our team at Bishop Auckland provide care to women and families across a varied setting, including the beautiful Durham Dales. Our community hospital works closely with our maternity units at the University Hospital North Durham and at Darlington Memorial.
Job responsibilities
Are you a registered midwife with a passion for community care? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated band 6 Midwife who is keen to join and help further develop our community midwifery team based at Chester Le Street Community Hospital. Our team at South Durham Bishop Auckland provides care to women and families across a varied urban and rural area, including the beautiful Durham Dales. We have a very diverse case load, including vulnerable and isolated communities, providing opportunities to make a real difference to the families in your care.
We are very keen to encourage community midwives with an interest in providing care across the pregnancy and postnatal journey to apply to work with us to deliver outstanding community based Antenatal and Postnatal Care to the mothers and families in this area. We are also committed to provision of our home birth service and would particularly welcome community midwives with an interest in further developing this important area of care.
You will be very 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 a community midwife. We offer a full range of CPD funded opportunities, including NIPE and NLS training and are passionate about promoting leadership and development opportunities to our midwives.
We are very proud of our team and we are certain there is a role you will enjoy within our community midwifery service at CDDFT.
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 colleagues
* 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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
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