Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
We are looking for a midwife to join our integrated team who is keen to work in all areas of maternity care, including in the community, on the Labour Ward and Antenatal and Postnatal Ward and who is passionate about supporting women’s choice. The successful candidate must also be able to contribute to an on-call system.
It is essential that you can drive and very useful if you have access to a car for work purposes. You will be working in the hospital and in the community.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Main duties of the job
Did you become a Midwife to make a difference? If you want to work in a nurturing environment where you are encouraged and supported to empower women, then join our team. We are looking for someone passionate about women centred, high quality care.
We are a small organisation with an enormous sense of pride in our achievements; we work as a team to provide a safe and positive experience for families ensuring outstanding care in ways which matter to them.
We value diversity and inclusivity, recognising individuals unique qualities and specialist interests. As an innovative and pioneering organisation we value ‘thinking differently’ and welcome ideas for improvement. We invest in our people, providing support, encouragement and development opportunities to help them reach their potential.
We are looking for for a Midwife confident to work in all areas of maternity care – community, labour ward, antenatal and postnatal ward.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Current driving license and access to a car for community work
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months recent experience of high risk intrapartum care.
- At least 12 months experience of antenatal care in either hospital or community setting.
- At least 12 months experience of providing support with breastfeeding
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate competence in all areas of midwifery practice.
- The ability to assess, develop and implement individual programmes of care.
- Good communication skills both written and oral with legible handwriting
- A good understanding of a midwife’s responsibility in regard to safeguarding
- Skilled in perineal suturing
Desirable
- The ability to be flexible and to be a team worker.
- A willingness to undertake further training and skills development.
- An understanding of caseload management.
Closing Date: 6 September 2026
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