Job summary
The maternity team at CDDFT are looking for a committed, dynamic and enthusiastic midwife to join our Darlington and Newton Aycliffe community midwifery team based.
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 and maternity support workers who truly care about the full maternity journey.
We are seeking a midwife who is enthusiastic and committed to working in collaboration with women and families and the multidisciplinary 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 at Darlington Memorial Hospital. 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.
About us
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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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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Details
- Date posted: 02 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: C9439-2627-739
- Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Our team at Darlington and Newton Aycliffe provide care to women and families across a varied urban and rural area. We have a very diverse case load, including vulnerable and isolated communities, providing opportunites to make a real difference to the families in your care. We have a well established and well led team of midwives within the team, who you will find very welcoming and supportive. The team are assisted by the wider maternity team, including a dedicated Community Matron and Matron for Public Health and Inequalities.
We are very keen to encourage community midwives with an interest in providing care across the pregnancy and postnatal journey to apply to work with us to deliver outstanding community based Antenatal and Postnatal Care to the mothers and families in this area. We are also commited to provision of our home birth service and would particularly welcome community midwives with an interest in further developing this important area of care. The focus of our dedicated community teams is patient centred and individualised care, providing support and continuity throughout the antenatal and postnatal period and promoting choice to families from across our diverse communities.
We are looking for an individual with a passion for health promotion, as the role of community midwife at our Trust includes working within the UNICEF framework for Infant Feeding, and close working relationships with our specialist Antenatal and Newborn Screening Team to deliver all elements of the National Screening Programme.
You will be very well supported with a bespoke induction and training package by members of our Specialist Practice Development Team who will ensure your support as you transition to your new role both professionally and personally. The successful candidate will be supported and encouraged to seek educational opportunities to further their Continuing Professional Development and career progression.
Person specification
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
Special Requirements
Essential
- Valid full UK driving licence. Travel across Trust as required
Statutory Registration
Essential
- UK Registration and NMC PIN
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
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This advert is for Community Midwife with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Midwife role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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