Community Midwife

are looking for a passionate, committed band 6 midwife to provide maternity

care within our community midwifery team based Ferryhill Health Clinic. 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

Our team at South East Durham provide care to women and

families across a varied urban and rural area. We have a very diverse case

load, including vulnerable and isolated communities, providing opportunites to

make a real difference to the families in your care. We have a well established

and well led team of midwives within the team, who you will find very welcoming

and supportive. The team are assisted by the wider maternity team, including a

dedicated Community Matron and Matron for Public Health and Inequalities.

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 commited to

provision of our home birth service and would particularly welcome community

midwives with an interest in further developing this important area of care.

The focus of our dedicated community teams is patient centred and individualised

care, providing support and continuity throughout the antenatal and postnatal

period and promoting choice to families from across our diverse communities.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for health

promotion, as the role of community midwife at our Trust includes working

within the UNICEF framework for Infant Feeding, and close working relationships

with our specialist Antenatal and Newborn Screening Team to deliver all

elements of the National Screening Programme.

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.

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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Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Statutory Registration

Essential: - UK Registration and NMC pin

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered midwife with current UK Registration and NMC PIN

Desirable: - Evidence of Ongoing Professioanl Development. Trained NIPE Practitioner. PMA Qualification. Recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification

Experience

Desirable: - Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others; - Takes ownership of problems

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential: - Motivational and Empowerment Skills; - Excellent Organisational Skills; - Confident to Work Independently; - Able to use office 365

Desirable: - Use of electronic maternity notes

Special Requirements

Essential: - Valid full UK driving licence. Travel across Trust as required