Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Midwife

Shireal R. Lewis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Midwife, where you will provide high-quality care to pregnant women with diabetes. This role involves working closely with families and healthcare teams to ensure tailored care plans. The position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment dedicated to exceptional service delivery.

Benefits

Range of staff benefits

Qualifications

• Midwifery Degree and NMC registration required.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to undertake relevant courses/training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality midwifery care to women with diabetes in pregnancy.
• Develop and lead care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support and coordinate care for pregnant women and new mothers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational and prioritization skills

Record-keeping abilities

Sensitivity in handling situations

IT proficiency

Flexibility and initiative

Teamwork and independence

Education

Midwifery Degree

NMC Registered Midwife

Job description

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Job Overview

We at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the northwest side of the Greater Manchester area, including hospital services in Bolton and community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh, and Wigan. We are a progressive and expanding organization committed to improving quality, integrating pathways, and enhancing productivity.

Recent improvements have increased opportunities for learning, development, and career advancement. We aim to foster a supportive environment where midwives enjoy working and are integral to shaping our vision for outstanding service delivery, providing women, families, and our community with exceptional experiences.

We are a friendly, welcoming unit dedicated to creating positive experiences for women, families, and staff. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our maternity service for a Band 6 Diabetes Specialist Midwife, working as part of the Diabetes in Pregnancy multidisciplinary team.

Main Duties

As a Band 6 Diabetes Midwife, you will deliver high-quality, safe midwifery care to women whose pregnancies are complicated by Diabetes. You will develop expertise in diabetes care in pregnancy, managing, developing, and leading care for pregnant women and new mothers with additional needs.

You will provide direct care, support, and coordination with the Diabetes Specialist Lead Midwife, the multidisciplinary team, and external agencies. You will work closely with women and their families to tailor care plans and serve as a resource for diabetes-related knowledge, potentially deputizing for the Band 7 DSM.

Working for Our Organization

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of services and employs over 5,700 staff. We deliver over 6,000 babies annually and perform around 1,500 gynecological procedures, making us a leading provider of women's and children's health services in the North West Sector of Manchester.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Midwifery Degree
• NMC Registered Midwife
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Willingness to undertake relevant courses/training

Experience

• Band 6 midwife experience
• Experience working with pregnant or postpartum women with diabetes
• Skills in care assessment, planning, and evaluation
• Knowledge of diabetes in pregnancy
• Awareness of national and local drivers in diabetes care

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Record-keeping abilities
• Sensitivity in handling situations
• IT proficiency
• Flexibility and initiative
• Teamwork and independence

We value diversity and are committed to inclusive employment practices. We offer a range of staff benefits, and we encourage early application as vacancies may close early if filled.