Diabetes Specialist Midwife

Job overview

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist midwifery care and diabetes support across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal pathways.
• Provide education and guidance to women and birthing people newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes, including safe insulin administration.
• Collaborate with the Lead Diabetes Specialist Midwife to review diabetes control, arrange follow-up care, and support service management in their absence.
• Participate in teaching and mentorship for midwives, students, and support staff, ensuring a positive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice through evidence-based care, audit participation, and adherence to Trust policies.
• Contribute to parent education sessions and promote breastfeeding from the antenatal period.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety protocols.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• clinical governance activities such as implementing research-based protocols, monitoring quality standards, and participating in local and national audits.
• managerial duties, including supervising maternity support workers, assisting with staff appraisals, and maintaining diabetes-related equipment and supplies.
• Leadership is integral to this position, requiring the ability to motivate staff, act as a role model, and contribute to service evaluation and improvement.

The Diabetes Specialist Midwife must demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to professional development and patient-cantered care. If you feel you are interested in the role and would like more details, please make contact.