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 Darlington 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
1. 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.
2. Planning, delivering and evaluating standards of evidence-based midwifery care.
3. Identifying and caring for women with more complex pregnancies.
4. Providing interventions and key messages around Public Health including infant feeding.
5. Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action/ escalation and managing emergencies.
About Us
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.
Job Description
Responsibilities
We are really excited about the opportunity to invite an experienced midwife to apply to join our midwifery team at Darlington Memorial Hospital to help us in delivering outstanding intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal care to the women and birthing people using our service. 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.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Midwife with current UK registration and NMC PIN.
Experience
Essential
* IT skills.
* Ability to use initiative.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Excellent time management.
* Ability to be a reflective practitioner.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Statutory Registration
* Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN.
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Motivational and empowerment skills.
* Effective organisational skills.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to provide written and verbal reports.
Special Requirements
* Ability to travel across trust as required.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr