Job summary Community Midwife - Bespoke Team Supporting Vulnerable Families Do you thrive in a close-knit team environment and have a passion for supporting families facing complex challenges? We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Midwife to join our dedicated team providing care to families with additional vulnerabilities and/or safeguarding needs. In this role, you will: Deliver high-quality, personalised care to women throughout their pregnancy journey.Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and social services.Advocate for and empower families, ensuring their voices are heard.Play a key role in safeguarding vulnerable children. We offer: A supportive and friendly team environment.The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families.Continuous professional development opportunities. Requirements: Registered Midwife with a demonstrable track record in community midwifery.Experience working with vulnerable families and safeguarding issues.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A passion for teamwork and collaboration. If you are a highly motivated and caring midwife looking to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply Our Maternity Unit currently supports circa. 5,000 births a year serving women living in the areas of Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Bexley divided amongst 5 Community Midwifery teams. Main duties of the job We are seeking an experienced Band 6 midwife to join our 'Lotus' community midwifery team. This is a bespoke team caring for women and families who may be facing complex challenges including identified vulnerabilities and safeguarding needs. The post holder should be competent and confident at facilitating and supporting normality in childbirth as this role supports our 24/7 homebirth service. If you are highly motivated, enthusiastic, experienced and woman-centred, we would welcome your application. For more information, please contact Jo Maynard on 07735 726944 About us We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community. If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year incl Fringe HCAS per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours Reference number 252-7113072 Job locations Darent Valley Hospital Darenth Wood Road Dartford DA2 8DA Job description Job responsibilities General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description. Person Specification Education and Training Essential NMC Registered Midwife with extensive midwifery experience. Qualified driver. Evidence of CPD Desirable Documented evidence of continued appropriate studies. Mentorship or appropriate course. NIPE trained Experience Essential All round midwifery experience and be experienced in all required competencies. Desirable Experience of working within the community setting. Knowledge and Skills Essential Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels, verbally and in writing. Able to function as a practitioner, as well as part of a multi- disciplinary team. Have an interest in and the ability to teach and be a mentor for students. Able to lead and organise. Able to manage a caseload in the community. To take 24-hour responsibility for area of practice including participating in an 'on- call' rota. Able to demonstrate good levels of theoretical midwifery knowledge A good standard of computer skills Ability to adapt to meet changing needs and to work under pressure Able to act as the clients advocate Knowledge and an understanding of current Professional issues and initiatives Desirable Has a knowledge of the principles / recommendations of current professional issues A special interest in an aspect of midwifery has been developed. Knowledge and experience of handling differing cultural and religious needs Knowledge of research methodology. Personal Atributes Essential Ability to present an open and nonjudgemental demeanour Innovative. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Person Specification Education and Training Essential NMC Registered Midwife with extensive midwifery experience. Qualified driver. Evidence of CPD Desirable Documented evidence of continued appropriate studies. Mentorship or appropriate course. NIPE trained Experience Essential All round midwifery experience and be experienced in all required competencies. Desirable Experience of working within the community setting. Knowledge and Skills Essential Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels, verbally and in writing. Able to function as a practitioner, as well as part of a multi- disciplinary team. Have an interest in and the ability to teach and be a mentor for students. Able to lead and organise. Able to manage a caseload in the community. To take 24-hour responsibility for area of practice including participating in an 'on- call' rota. Able to demonstrate good levels of theoretical midwifery knowledge A good standard of computer skills Ability to adapt to meet changing needs and to work under pressure Able to act as the clients advocate Knowledge and an understanding of current Professional issues and initiatives Desirable Has a knowledge of the principles / recommendations of current professional issues A special interest in an aspect of midwifery has been developed. Knowledge and experience of handling differing cultural and religious needs Knowledge of research methodology. Personal Atributes Essential Ability to present an open and nonjudgemental demeanour Innovative. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. 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. 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. 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 Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Address Darent Valley Hospital Darenth Wood Road Dartford DA2 8DA Employer's website https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)