Community Midwife - Mat cover
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Dartford, DA2 8DAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
2 days leftJob description
This role is open to all internal staff including those registered on our bank We are seeking Band 6 midwives to join our community midwifery teams. A...
Applicants should be competent and confident at facilitating and supporting normality in childbirth . If you are highly motivated, enthusiastic, experienced and woman-centred, we would welcome your application.
For more information, please contact Lorraine Heather on 07735745750
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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Education and Training
Essential: - NMC Registered Midwife with extensive midwifery experience.; - Qualified driver.; - Evidence of CPD
Desirable: - 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; - Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 November 2026
Last checked
5 November 2026
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