Diabetes Specialist Midwife

Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The post holder will be responsible for working closely with the diabetic maternity services to provide care to women with diabetes in pregnancy and the postnatal period. The post holder will be expected to work in the midwife led clinics, consultant led clinic and practice in line with evidenced based care. The post holder will also be required to offer clinical advice to women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes and appropriately refer for continued care in the diabetes antenatal clinics.

Main duties of the job

Additionally, the successful midwife will provide in-patient diabetes support across all areas of the Maternity Directorate, and provide management cover for the diabetes service in the absence of the Lead Diabetic Specialist Midwife (LDSM).The role will also include being actively involved in supporting the LDSM to plan and arrange diabetes education updates for midwives and junior doctors, participate in local and national audits, develop diabetes care pathways and guidelines and work with the Maternity & Neonatal Voice Partnership Chairperson (MNVP) with co-production and service user feedback

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Managerial responsibilities Professional responsibilities Education and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the  attached job description.