Specialist Midwife - Diabetes

To be a clinical expert in Diabetic midwifery care and provide a comprehensive range of health education, psychological and social care advice to women in a hospital and community setting.

To ensure the provision of a safe and high-quality Diabetic midwifery service ensuring continuity of care in keeping with agreed pathways.

Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate and that information is stored and maintained appropriately.

To promote and facilitate a safe working environment which actively supports learning, innovation and the development of quality care for clients.

To be involved the development of the Diabetic service within the maternity department in partnership with the diabetes service.

To work in partnership in planning, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care in order to improve the health of individuals, their families and reduce health inequalities.

Ensuring women with pre-existing and gestational diabetes receive effective management of their diabetes via staff support and training.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Qualifications

Essential: - Experienced Midwife; - Evidence of ongoing education; - Excellent clinical skills; - Current NMC registration

Communication Skills

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable: - Experience in diabetes services; - Experience in both hospital and community setting.