Job overview
We are looking for experienced midwives who are keen to work in all areas of maternity care, including in the community, on the Labour Ward and Antenatal and Postnatal Ward and who are passionate about supporting women to give birth in the way they chose to do so. Successful candidates 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.
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 Midwives 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. Our dedicated home birth team has one of the highest homebirth rates in the country and our continuity team successes mean we are ready to roll out the continuity model further.
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 Midwives confident to work in all areas of maternity care - community, labour ward, antenatal and postnatal ward as well as newly qualified midwives keen to start their career with us.
Working for our organisation
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.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Midwife
* Current driving license and access to a car for community work
Desirable criteria
* Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* At least 2 years recent experience of intrapartum care.
* At least 2 years experience of antenatal care in either hospital or community setting.
* At least 2 years experience of providing support with breastfeeding
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* 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 criteria
* 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.
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.