Job summary
We are looking for experienced Band 6 registered midwives who are enthusiastic and skilled individuals passionate about promoting midwifery led care and providing low risk care in a variety of settings. As a midwife on our Midwifery Led Unit and Home Birth Teams, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of countless families, guiding them through the incredible journey of childbirth. With continuously improving services and facilities and a supportive work environment, we offer a platform to enhance your skills and knowledge. Join us in this fulfilling role, where every day brings new joys and challenges, and be a part of our mission to deliver safe, supported and compassionate care. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career with #TeamCDDFT.

Main duties of the job
Assessing and advising on the needs of women, birthing people, partners, families, and carers and providing emotional support during all stages of pregnancy and postnatal care Planning, delivering and evaluating standards of evidence-based midwifery care.

Supporting women and birthing people in both the midwifery led unit and home environments.

Recognising deterioration in the in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action/ escalation and managing emergencies.

In times of high acuity members of the MLU/Home birth team may be escalated to assist our community midwives with their day-to-day activities.

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.

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Details
Date posted: 05 August 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: C9439-2627-751-1
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
We are really excited about the opportunity to invite an experienced midwife to apply to join our MLU and homebirth teams. The successful candidate will be based out of one of our midwifery led units and offer the entire spectrum of midwifery care from the antenatal period, through intrapartum care through to postnatal. We are keen for midwives that have a passion for promoting physiological birth and wish to develop as confident, autonomous practitioners.

In return, we will provide specialist training both in house and through collaboration with local universities to promote your individual professional development as we recognise the importance of lifelong learning.

You will be 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. We are a trust which actively supports and encourages lifelong learning and development and we are very keen to support you to achieve your full potential with us. In turn, you will have the opportunity to assist in supporting the development of our preceptorship, Internationally Educated and student midwives

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered midwife with valid NMC registration

Desirable

• NIPE Practitioner.
• Have completed an approved mentorship course.
• Professional Midwifery Advocate.

Experience
Essential

• Band 6 midwife with at least 1 year of experience providing intrapartum care.

Desirable

• Experience providing intrapartum care in the home.

Statutory Registration
Essential

• Must be a NMC registrant

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: MLU and Homebirth Team Leader, Elliott Best, Elliott.best@nhs.net, 07487212980

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