Midwife - Diabetes

NHS; Warwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Midwife specializing in diabetes care to join their multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide high standards of care, support education programs, and enhance maternity outcomes for women with diabetes. This role involves leadership, clinical management, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure effective care delivery. Join an outstanding Trust committed to improving quality and integrating pathways in maternity services.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with experience in diabetes care within maternity.
• Completion of preceptorship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical advice and support to staff and patients.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical standards.
• Educate women and families on diabetes management.

Skills

Teaching and assessment skills

Leadership and motivational skills

Time management and organisational skills

Education

Degree-level professional midwifery training

Recognised Teaching and Assessor Qualification

Job description

Go back South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Midwife - Diabetes

The closing date is 28 May 2025

Diabetes in pregnancy increases the risk of serious health complications to women and their babies. The diabetes team at South Warwickshire Foundation Trust (SWFT) helps support women with diabetes to greatly reduce these risks. Are you a midwife interested in joining the diabetes team and improving maternity outcomes? We look forward to hearing from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a midwife with experience in diabetes. You will be part of the multi-disciplinary diabetes team providing high standards of care within maternity.

Main duties of the job:

• Develop leadership and management skills and promote a proactive approach for diabetes care within Maternity Services.
• Serve as an expert resource for diabetes for midwives and junior doctors to ensure effective, evidence-based care within the Trust.
• Assist in designing and delivering educational programmes and study days relevant to your specialty.
• Work closely with the diabetes multidisciplinary team, managing clinics for women with gestational diabetes for assessment, education, and monitoring in line with evidence-based guidelines.

Supporting the Lead Diabetes Specialist Midwife (DSM):

The post holder will support the DSM in maintaining and enhancing standards of care for diabetes in pregnancy, including leadership, education, and clinical management responsibilities.

About us

Join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection and is recruiting new staff to help us improve further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond, including hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, and Shipston-on-Stour, as well as community services. We are a progressive, expanding organization committed to improving quality, integrating pathways, and increasing productivity.

Our core value is 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. We expect all staff to demonstrate these values in their work, regardless of role.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical advice and support to staff, advocating for patients at all times.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical standards, ensuring evidence-based practices aligned with best practice locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Ensure accurate documentation and record keeping in accordance with NMC and Trust guidelines.
• Liaise with the DSM, Continuity Matron, Head of Midwifery, and operational managers to inform governance processes from lessons learned.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner providing specialised advice and support to women with pre-existing and gestational diabetes, their families, and healthcare professionals.
• Address the needs of women from diverse ethnic backgrounds with appropriate educational materials.
• Develop expertise in treatments used during pregnancy, under guidance from the DSM, DSN, or endocrinologist.
• Educate women and families on insulin administration and blood glucose monitoring.
• Support diabetes clinics, including ante-natal checks, ultrasound reviews, and coordination with medical teams.
• Plan and coordinate care programs and multidisciplinary activities.
• Supervise and support midwives and junior staff, participating in mentoring.
• Represent the role of the Diabetes Specialist Midwife on clinical pathway groups.
• Manage the safe administration of drugs according to policies and regulations.

Management

• Build effective relationships within and outside the Trust.
• Provide visible leadership within the maternity unit.
• Manage the diabetes caseload alongside the DSM.
• Coordinate clinics and manage resources efficiently.
• Attend meetings and manage own time effectively.

Research, Service Development, and Education

• Ensure practice is evidence-based and aligned with current research.
• Implement national initiatives and support local research projects.
• Assist in designing and evaluating educational programmes for staff and students.

Professional Development

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff and service users.
• Maintain personal professional development and NMC registration.
• Observe professional conduct and ethical guidelines.

Clinical Governance

• Ensure practice aligns with current research and guidelines.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Report and investigate incidents, implementing improvements as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife
• Degree-level professional midwifery training
• Preceptorship completion
• Recognised Teaching and Assessor Qualification

Experience

• Experience in diabetes care within maternity

Skills

• Teaching and assessment skills
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Time management and organisational skills

Personal Qualities

• Diplomatic, assertive, and confident
• Professional maturity and self-awareness of limitations

Other

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and on-call
• Good concentration skills for unpredictable workloads
• Full driving license/transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.