# Homebirth and Midwifery Led Care Team Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/homebirth-and-midwifery-led-care-team-lead/26a49751-93ea-4a84-9c94-50ffe42c39e0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/homebirth-and-midwifery-led-care-team-lead/26a49751-93ea-4a84-9c94-50ffe42c39e0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Darlington - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Midwife - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 to £56,515 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T10:53:05.727Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9439-2627-864?employerCode=C9439 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9439-2627-864/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9439-2627-864 - **Employer website:** https://www.cddft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary This advert is only open to applicants who are currently employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. We have an exciting opportunity for midwives who are passionate about supporting women to birth in low-risk settings, and who can demonstrate excellence, kindness and compassion, to come and lead our new team of experienced midwives providing excellent low-risk care. The post holder will carry shift leader responsibilities when on duty, this will include allocation of workload, skill mix, staffing levels and an overview of the patient numbers and bed availability on the midwife led unit. The post holder will be able to deal with unpredictable high levels of clinical activity to include assessment planning implementation and evaluation of midwifery care in a safe environment. The role will involve participating actively across Trust during heightened levels of increased activity, liaising directly with colleagues to maintain safety in the MLU teams and the home birth team within both units. The post holder will provide effective leadership and specialist advice, assistance and direct support, with a range of complex situations whilst complying with trust policy and guidelines.The post holder will be responsible for the safe running of the midwife led unit and homebirth services. ### Main duties of the job The post holders will be responsible for the smooth and safe running of the MLU, will take overall charge of the MLU and support of the home birth team, each in both the north and south of the Trust. The role comes with management responsibilities and management time will be allocated where possible for this. The post holder will have some responsibility for a group of 6 midwives for appraisal and development. The post holder will undertake appraisals, be involved in the developments of services, dealing with complaints and engaging in multidisciplinary team working and team working across Trust. ### About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. 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. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply. ### Details - Date posted: 02 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 7 - Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: C9439-2627-864 - Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom, University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 5TW, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Knowledge and skills The post holder will be expected to act independently as a practicing midwife in accordance with the midwives rules and standards (NMC 2012) and The Code (2018) The MLU/Home Birth Team co-ordinator will need an in-depth knowledge of all Trust polices and guidelines that are applicable to labour ward, obstetrics and midwifery care. To lead on care planning for each individual woman and help midwives with evaluation and escalation to the medical team as required. Will ensure knowledge is maintained and updated with regard to Revalidation, mandatory training, local and national policy development, NICE, self-development and reflection and innovation for evidence-based practice. The post holder will also be responsible for the development of others as a mentor, preceptor and appraiser. Be fully conversant with the arrangements of activating and participating in all emergency procedures including skills drills. Will be actively involved in promoting the health of women and babies to support the public health agenda. To remain skilled clinically and to teach others those clinical skills in areas of expertise and professionalism, to include clinical skills such as care of the low-risk woman, water birth, promoting normal birth in a low risk setting and at home, IV cannulation and management of emergencies in a low-risk setting Will be knowledgeable in safeguarding of children and adults procedures and able to identify any issues within families and be aware of local policy and guidance. To maintain their skills and assist other midwives to safely utilise equipment for the provision of maternity care. Management Will have overall responsibility for the effective management of staff and resources within the maternity unit on a shift-by-shift basis. To be actively involved in the recruitment and retention of staff. To be responsible for education, training and development of staff within maternity services using positive performance management, within defined resources and following the strategies of the directorate. To develop the service and team, including ways to improve performance and ways to challenge poor behaviours and attitude. Promote a positive attitude and develop a culture that engages staff at all levels and across Trust. To attend appropriate meetings and ensure that relevant and accurate information is cascade to all team members via minutes, key messages, briefings and at handover of shift. To monitor staff sickness and attendance in line with trust policy to include relevant training and return to work interviews and paperwork. To manage staff to provide adequate cover across both low-risk settings or in supporting home delivery as required. To contribute to the financial stability of maternity services within the budget allocation and to contribute were possible to the cost improvement programme. Be aware of the health and safety at work act and trust policy, ensure patients, visitors and staff are always safe. To effectively manage informal complaints and participate in formal complaints as required. To investigate accidents and incidents, in line with the trusts safeguard system and risk and incident management policy. ## Job Details This advert is only open to applicants who are currently employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. We have an exciting opportunity for midwives who are passionate about supporting women to birth in low-risk settings, and who can demonstrate excellence, kindness and compassion, to come and lead our new team of experienced midwives providing excellent low-risk care. The post holder will carry shift leader responsibilities when on duty, this will include allocation of workload, skill mix, staffing levels and an overview of the patient numbers and bed availability on the midwife led unit. The post holder will be able to deal with unpredictable high levels of clinical activity to include assessment planning implementation and evaluation of midwifery care in a safe environment. The role will involve participating actively across Trust during heightened levels of increased activity, liaising directly with colleagues to maintain safety in the MLU teams and the home birth team within both units. The post holder will provide effective leadership and specialist advice, assistance and direct support, with a range of complex situations whilst complying with trust policy and guidelines.The post holder will be responsible for the safe running of the midwife led unit and homebirth services. ## Job Description The post holders will be responsible for the smooth and safe running of the MLU, will take overall charge of the MLU and support of the home birth team, each in both the north and south of the Trust. The role comes with management responsibilities and management time will be allocated where possible for this. The post holder will have some responsibility for a group of 6 midwives for appraisal and development. The post holder will undertake appraisals, be involved in the developments of services, dealing with complaints and engaging in multidisciplinary team working and team working across Trust. ## Responsibilities Knowledge and skills The post holder will be expected to act independently as a practicing midwife in accordance with the midwives rules and standards (NMC 2012) and The Code (2018) The MLU/Home Birth Team co-ordinator will need an in-depth knowledge of all Trust polices and guidelines that are applicable to labour ward, obstetrics and midwifery care. To lead on care planning for each individual woman and help midwives with evaluation and escalation to the medical team as required. Will ensure knowledge is maintained and updated with regard to Revalidation, mandatory training, local and national policy development, NICE, self-development and reflection and innovation for evidence-based practice. The post holder will also be responsible for the development of others as a mentor, preceptor and appraiser. Be fully conversant with the arrangements of activating and participating in all emergency procedures including skills drills. Will be actively involved in promoting the health of women and babies to support the public health agenda. To remain skilled clinically and to teach others those clinical skills in areas of expertise and professionalism, to include clinical skills such as care of the low-risk woman, water birth, promoting normal birth in a low risk setting and at home, IV cannulation and management of emergencies in a low-risk setting Will be knowledgeable in safeguarding of children and adults procedures and able to identify any issues within families and be aware of local policy and guidance. To maintain their skills and assist other midwives to safely utilise equipment for the provision of maternity care. Management Will have overall responsibility for the effective management of staff and resources within the maternity unit on a shift-by-shift basis. To be actively involved in the recruitment and retention of staff. To be responsible for education, training and development of staff within maternity services using positive performance management, within defined resources and following the strategies of the directorate. To develop the service and team, including ways to improve performance and ways to challenge poor behaviours and attitude. Promote a positive attitude and develop a culture that engages staff at all levels and across Trust. To attend appropriate meetings and ensure that relevant and accurate information is cascade to all team members via minutes, key messages, briefings and at handover of shift. To monitor staff sickness and attendance in line with trust policy to include relevant training and return to work interviews and paperwork. To manage staff to provide adequate cover across both low-risk settings or in supporting home delivery as required. To contribute to the financial stability of maternity services within the budget allocation and to contribute were possible to the cost improvement programme. Be aware of the health and safety at work act and trust policy, ensure patients, visitors and staff are always safe. To effectively manage informal complaints and participate in formal complaints as required. To investigate accidents and incidents, in line with the trusts safeguard system and risk and incident management policy. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Must be an NMC Registrant, as a qualified Midwife with relevant experience as a Band 6 preferably in a Community area - Experience of managing and leading a team Current issues on healthcare - Experience of leading, motivation and supporting a team - Experience of providing training - Excellent presentation skills - Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress - Evidence of managerial development - Clinical audit and standard setting - Experience of managing resources - Service development and/or change management **Desirable** - Have existing experience as a Team Leader - Service development and/or change management ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Midwife masters degree or demonstrable evidence they are working at that level - Recognised teaching/assessing qualification - Evidence of continued professional development - Willing to undergo training as necessary **Desirable** - Recognised management/leadership qualification masters degree or working towards ### Statutory Registration **Essential** - NMC Registrant ### Special Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - IT skills - Ability to use initiative and Self Aware - Good interpersonal skills - Excellent organisational skills - Excellent time management - Well-developed problem solving and decision-making skills - Influencing and negotiation - Flexibility/adaptability to meet the needs of the services - Has strategic vision and demonstrates innovation in practice - Ability to work under pressure, thinking and acting coherently and with respect for others - Passionate about providing continuity of care and supporting women in low-risk birthing environments. - Ability to be reflective practitioner Committed to professional and personal development. - Knowledge of Trust guidelines and policies - Awareness of current issues in midwifery **Desirable** - Experience in teaching and education of groups of service users / colleagues - Excellent communication and leadership skills - Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team - Able to work under pressure, thinkng and acting coherently. - Ability to assess and plan care for women in all aspects of midwifery care. - Evidence of ability to take charge in the absence of their direct Line Manager. - NIPE trained ## Documents - [ID Checks (PDF, 434 KB)](document:2977906) - [Job Description (PDF, 398 KB)](document:2977904) - [New Recruitment Brochure (PDF, 807 KB)](document:2977905) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.