Diabetes Midwife | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Oldham is seeking an experienced midwife to join their Specialist Diabetes Midwifery Team on secondment. You will provide specialist antenatal care for women with diabetes while working across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a background in diabetes maternity care. This role offers flexible working opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experienced midwife with a solid knowledge base in diabetes maternity care.
• Confident, forward-thinking, and able to drive local improvements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver comprehensive care for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
• Collaborate closely with the diabetes team and share knowledge.
• Monitor failsafe systems focusing on patient safety.

Skills

Antenatal care expertise

Strong communication skills

Data management abilities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced, proactive midwife to join our Specialist Diabetes Midwifery Team on secondment from December 2025 for 13 months. You’ll provide specialist antenatal care for women with diabetes and work across sites, including The Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver comprehensive care and clinical advice for women with diabetes during pregnancy
• Collaborate closely with the diabetes team and communicate effectively, including conveying complex information and managing unexpected outcomes
• Monitor failsafe systems with a focus on patient safety and maintain essential data (e.g., using Microsoft Office tools)
• Support ongoing training and education of colleagues in the field; share knowledge and present when appropriate
• Be adaptable to shifting priorities and participate in local changes to meet national program expectations
• Travel between sites as required

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experienced midwife with a solid knowledge base in diabetes maternity care
• Confident, forward-thinking, and able to drive local improvements; strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage data and use Microsoft Office tools
• Willingness to travel between The Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary

About the Organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. We employ around 20,000 colleagues across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, and are committed to delivering high standards of care in partnership with local authorities and key partners. We value care, appreciation and inspiration.

In return, we offer a role with purpose and flexibility, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

To read more about the role and the main duties and responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more about working at the Northern Care Alliance in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers site: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.