Diabetes Specialist Midwife

To provide high quality, safe and holistic midwifery care to women and their families whose pregnancy is complicated by diabetes. The post holder will have expert knowledge and skills and be provided with relevant specialist training where required, which they will then use to manage, develop and lead care for pregnant women and new mothers.

To provide direct clinical care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area.

To continually develop midwifery knowledge, competencies and skills relevant to the clinical area.

Assist the Band 7 to ensure high standards of quality care are delivered and maintained for women with diabetes.

To provide support and deputise for the Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Midwife when required.

To mentor student midwives and other learners within the department.To be a source of reference regarding diabetes in pregnancy and health education.

To work closely with women and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on individual needs. To provide a link between the maternity service and other services involved in diabetes care.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Qualifications

Experience

Essential: - Post registration experience; - Successful completion of core and relevant competencies

Desirable: - Confident in all areas of midwifery

Skills and personal knowledge

Personal Qualities

Essential: - Good communication skills; - Ability to work under pressure; - Flexible and adaptable; - IT literate