Community Midwife

Job summary

The maternity team at CDDFT are searching for a committed,
dynamic and enthusiastic midwife to join our South East Durham community
midwifery team based in Ferryhill health clinic.

We want you to be here, helping to shape our
vision for an outstanding service that gives women, families, our community and
our midwives an extraordinary experience. You will join a warm and supportive
team of community midwives who truly care about the whole maternity experience.We
are seeking a community midwife who is enthusiastic and committed to working in
collaboration with women & families and the multi-disciplinary team,
supporting personalised choice and promoting exemplary care in line with
national transformation ambitions and our trust values.

Main duties of the job

We
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.

Person Specification

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

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 colleagues

Desirable

• Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others
• Takes ownership of problems

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

Statutory Registration

Essential

• UK Registration and NMC PIN

Special Requirements

Essential

• Valid full UK driving licence.
• Travel across Trust as required

Closing Date: 5 August 2026