• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-23-0931?language=en&page=1243&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an exciting opportunity for driven and motivated midwives to develop themselves and their skills and become a part of our Labour Ward Coordinators Team. You would be based within an Acute setting, across Labour Ward, with responsibility for staff on the Pregnancy Assessment Unity and Postnatal Ward area's on a out of hours basis. We have excellent facilities on each of our Acute sites, with both low and high risk area's for birthing persons. We have exciting plans for the development of our Teams in 2023, and invite you to become a part of this!

  As a Labour ward co-ordinator on arrival into our organisation you will observe a supernumerary period, and following on from interview you would be provided with contact and support from the team. You will be supported and welcomed into your role reagrdless of banding and experience. We are keen to develop highly trained Midwives who can deliver exceptional care, to the families of County Durham and Darlington, and can't wait to welcome qualified Midwives to join us on our exciting journey for 2023 and beyond.

  Main duties of the job

  We are looking for midwives who are committed and passionate to provide safe shift provision in a Labour ward setting, taking responsibility for the coordination of care of the women within our Departments and acting upon, and escalating concerns in a timely manner. We will take into consideration your skills and knowledge and develop a plan with you as to how you can transition into your role. Safety of our women and babies is paramount, and so we are looking for highly skilled, professional and autonomous Midwives to join our Teams.

  The post holder will carry shift leader responsibilities when on duty, this will include allocation of workload, skill mix, staffing levels and an overview of the patient numbers and bed availability on the maternity unit. The post holder will be able to deal with unpredictable high levels of clinical activity to include assessment planning implementation and evaluation of midwifery care in a safe environment.

  The role will involve participating actively within escalation across Trust during heightened levels of increased activity, liaising directly with colleagues to maintain safety within both units.

  About us

  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

  We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

  Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

  Date posted

  11 October 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9439-23-0931

  Job locations

  University Hospital Of North Durham

  North Road

  Durham

  DH1 5TW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We are looking for a Band 7 Midwives who are keen to develop their skills and knowledge, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at CDDFT. It is an exciting time to be a part of our Materity family!

  We have excellent Patient Safety Midwives who are commited to quality and improvement whom you will have a close working relationship with. Our Matron Team is growing and changing and we are excited to look for new leaders, to join our well established team, and add to the changing dynamics of our service. We are certain there is a role you will enjoy at CDDFT Maternity.

  The post holder will be responsible for the smooth and safe running of the maternity ward and will take overall charge not only of ward but also of the postnatal and pregnancy assessment unit if required.

  The post holder will have some responsibility for a group of band 5 and 6 midwives for appraisal and development, and be involved in the developments of services, dealing with complaints and engaging in multidisciplinary team working and team working across Trust.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We are looking for a Band 7 Midwives who are keen to develop their skills and knowledge, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at CDDFT. It is an exciting time to be a part of our Materity family!

  We have excellent Patient Safety Midwives who are commited to quality and improvement whom you will have a close working relationship with. Our Matron Team is growing and changing and we are excited to look for new leaders, to join our well established team, and add to the changing dynamics of our service. We are certain there is a role you will enjoy at CDDFT Maternity.

  The post holder will be responsible for the smooth and safe running of the maternity ward and will take overall charge not only of ward but also of the postnatal and pregnancy assessment unit if required.

  The post holder will have some responsibility for a group of band 5 and 6 midwives for appraisal and development, and be involved in the developments of services, dealing with complaints and engaging in multidisciplinary team working and team working across Trust.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN
  • Degree Level Qualification
  • 2 years or more experience within an Acute Setting at Band 6
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

  Desirable

  • 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 colleague
  • 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 agencys

  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
  • Full UK driving license

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Midwife with UK NMC PIN
  • Degree Level Qualification
  • 2 years or more experience within an Acute Setting at Band 6
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

  Desirable

  • 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 colleague
  • 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 agencys

  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
  • Full UK driving license

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  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/ (Opens in a new tab)

  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/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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