Job overview
We are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic midwives with excellent standards of care to join our community teams in the Dudley area. This role will involve providing continuity of care to women during the antenatal and postnatal periods and will involve working in the community of Dudley. To meet the needs of our women it will be necessary to provide on call cover for homebirth. We are also actively developing continuity of carer pathways as part of the Better Births agenda and welcome innovation and enthusiasm.
If you are looking for a challenge, if you want to inspire and be inspired, if you want to be part of a proactive, innovative, friendly team and wish to continue to develop your midwifery skills please contact: Kim Bradley, Deputy Matron for Antenatal clinic and Community midwifery on 01384 456111 ext 1317 or Indi Seehra , Lead community midwife on ext 3358
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care. The post holder will be required to develop their skills in mentorship, leadership, examination of the new-born, providing teaching and supervision of Student Midwives and support staff. The post holder will also be required to take a lead/link role for the unit/department to be determined at appraisal.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
“This appointment is offered at Band 5 on a developmental basis. Progression to Band 6 is conditional upon the successful completion of all required competencies and objectives, as determined by the Trust within the agreed timeframe of a minimum of 9 months and a maximum of 24 months. Should the required competencies not be achieved within this period, the Trust reserves the right to withdraw the offer of progression to Band 6 and/or terminate employment in line with Trust policy.”
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Special Aptitude
Essential
- Able to work flexibly e.g. support other departments
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the role
- Participation in community midwifery on-call rota and able to respond to emergency calls out of hours within 30 minutes
- Able to commute to meet the needs of the role
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Substantial recent midwifery experience since qualification
- Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
Desirable
- Community midwifery experience
- Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented teamwork practices
- Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems
- Experience of teaching Parentcraft education
- Computer literate
- Mentorship course
- Demonstration of live mentorship registration
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model
- Ability to work within a team and develop others
- Organised approach to work
- Honest and trustworthy
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Demonstrates respect for woman’s dignity
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
Education and qualifications
Essential
- RM
- Evidence of undertaking or completing a recognised course in teaching and assessing
- Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
- Evidence of successful completion or willingness to undertake: Newborn Infant Physical Examination course
Desirable
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
Communication and Interpersona
Essential
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Interests and motivation to th
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues affecting midwifery
- Commitment to evidence based practice
- Keen to develop own skills and develop midwifery practice
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This advert is for Community Midwife Band 6/5 depending on experience with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Russells Hall Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum - Salary is dependent on experience. The contract type is Permanent: At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.. The application deadline is 25 Aug 2026.
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