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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref
223-DMW-983
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Diabetes Midwife

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

The Maternity Services at SaTH are seeking an experienced, proactive midwife with a good knowledge base of providing care to women and birthing people with diabetes, direct maternity care in conjunction with the Band 7 Diabetes Specialist Midwife and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

ÌýKey working relationships will include the midwifery, obstetric, endocrine, and nursing teams alongside other supportive and allied healthcare professionals and organisations.

ÌýThe role will be cross-site to cover both Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury.Ìý We also offer off site consultations for newly diagnosed gestational diabetes local to the PRH site. You will need to be willing to travel flexibly to both sites and to outside events/meetings/visits as and when necessary.

The post holder will undertake the key functions of the band 6 role, ensuring the women's and birthing people's experience is always of a high standard, with particular emphasis on the provision of dignified and compassionate care.

The post holder will also maintain a clinical component to their role.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Diabetic Specialist Midwife will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating a programme of evidence-based care for pregnant women with diabetes.

To facilitate prompt early referral of women with pre-existing diabetes or gestational diabetes to ensure correct medication and investigations and monitoring is implemented.

Identify, plan and provide individualized care to all women and their families, overcoming complex barriers to understanding by using well developed interpersonal skills. To be a competent midwife, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is a knowledgeable and a visible practitioner within the specialty.

Improve the quality and continuity of individualized midwifery care and support for pregnant women with diabetes.

To act as an advocate for the women with diabetes and their family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and planning, support services and to promote a culture of normality in childbirth.

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Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification Pack.Ìý Please ensure you meet the Essential requirements of the Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Practicing Midwife
  • First Degree or equivalent level of experience working in a midwifery role
  • Professional training/learning relevant to the role which demonstrates continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration qualification in Diabetes in Pregnancy or willingness to undertake course

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experienced Band 6 Midwife
  • A basic knowledge and understanding of Diabetes in Pregnancy
  • Have an awareness of current national and local drivers in relation to diabetes in pregnancy
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
  • Experience of assessing, planning and evaluating care and care plans.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working within a Diabetes in Pregnancy Service

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Ability to respond to sensitive situations positively
Desirable criteria
  • Previous use or knowledge of monitoring diabetes via Apps
  • Understanding of research-based practice and its application

Role Specific

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work across site Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and other off-site locations to meet the needs of the service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverPregnancy Loss Pledge

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jenny Abbott
Job title
Transformation Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952641222