Job overview
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 a high level of expert knowledge and skills and be provided with relevant specialist training where required, which they will use to manage, develop and lead care for pregnant women and new mothers with additional needs.
Provide direct client care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area.
To be responsible for providing extra support and care to women whose pregnancy is complicated by diabetes in partnership with the named Diabetes Specialist Midwife (DSM), the Diabetes in Pregnancy multi-disciplinary team and external agencies.
To work closely with women and their families to plan and coordinate their care based on their individual needs. They will provide a link between the maternity service and other services involved in diabetes care.
Assist the band 7 DSM to ensure that high standards of quality care are delivered and maintained for women with Diabetes, and to deputise for the Band 7 DSM as required.
Main duties of the job
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Diabetes Midwife with Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Redhill, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Midwife role. The advertised salary is Per annum. The contract type is 12 months (One Year Fixed Term Contract). The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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