Community Midwife - Derwentside Community Team

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Consett; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Consett is seeking a dedicated Community Midwife to join its community team at Shotley Bridge Hospital. This Band 6 position requires a qualified Midwife with a passion for collaborating with women and families to provide personalized and evidence-based care. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, facilitating continuity of care, and supporting maternity units. The role offers a competitive salary between £38,682 and £46,580 a year, with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with current UK registration and NMC PIN.
• Band 6 midwife with preceptorship or post-preceptorship experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• Approachability and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans for women.
• Facilitate antenatal and postnatal continuity of care.
• Manage caseloads autonomously and support service delivery.
• Participate in induction programmes and support professional development.
• Collaborate with maternity units for seamless care.
• Support home birth service and develop areas of care.

Job description

Community Midwife – Derwentside Community Team

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a committed, enthusiastic Band 6 midwife to join our community midwifery team based at Shotley Bridge Hospital.

We are seeking a community midwife who is passionate about working in partnership with women, families and the multidisciplinary team to provide personalised, evidence‑based care.

Closing date is 06 January 2026

Main responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans for women, ensuring holistic and research‑based care.
• Facilitate antenatal and postnatal continuity of care and support the delivery of an outstanding, patient‑centred service.
• Management of caseloads autonomously, planning diary and ensuring that women and families are at the centre of everything.
• Participate in the induction programme and support continual professional development.
• Collaborate with maternity units at University Hospital North Durham and Darlington Memorial.
• Support home birth service and further develop important areas of care.

Qualifications and experience

• Registered Midwife with current UK registration and NMC PIN.
• Band 6 midwife with preceptorship or post‑preceptorship experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, recognised teaching/assessing qualification, NIPE practitioner.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• Approachability and ability to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues.

Statutory registration

• Registered Nurse (adult or child) on part 1 of the NMC register.
• Valid UK NMC PIN.

Disclosure and Barring Service check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Equal opportunities statement

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata).

Contact

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.