Specialist Midwife for Diabetes
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
As a Diabetes Specialist Midwife, you will be a specialist resource in diabetes during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. The role of the Diab...
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated midwife to join our diabetes team in a varied and rewarding specialist role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about patient care and keen to develop their skills within a supportive clinical environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our diabetes clinics, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations while delivering high-quality patient care. You will be confident, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for someone who
- Is dynamic, adaptable, and highly organised- Is confident and capable of working in a self-directed manner- Is enthusiastic about supporting patients in managing their diabetes- Communicates effectively and provides compassionate patient care
This role is offered as a 22 hour per week contract, with flexibility in how the hours are worked.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop specialist skills, and be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th September 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 24th September 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Diploma/Degree in Midwifery or equivalent
- Professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of relevant on-going professional development
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)
- Neonatal Life Support (NLS)
- Recognised course in Diabetes / CDEP
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
- Evidence of relevant clinical updating
Desirable
- Involvement with clinical audit and research and awareness of National Pregnancy in Diabetes Audit (NPID)
- Use of Epic computerised information system
- Guideline development, review and implementation
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of current research and its impact on evidence based care.
- Conversant with NMC rules governing practice
- Knowledge of current reports/guidelines relating to Maternity Care and specialist subject in Diabetes
Desirable
- Understanding of the Governance and risk agenda
Skills
Essential
- To be able to practice in all clinical areas in accordance with the NMC Code and NMC Standards for Midwives
- Well-developed interpersonal and counselling skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Able to demonstrate contribution to changing practice
- Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team for best outcomes
- Provide and support learning and education opportunities
- Able to use Local and National guidelines based on evidence from recognised sources in relation to care of women with diabetes
- Demonstrate expert knowledge by being visible, accessible and using clinical skills within the workplace.
- Promote best practice and implement innovations in care
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment to the implementation of evidence based practice
- Managing women with complex medical needs
- Guideline development, review and implementation
- Able to teach both women and staff about all aspects of diabetes in pregnancy
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to participate in on call rota
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to travel between the Trust and the community services, as required
- Support and develop Continuity of care in line with Better Births recommendations.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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