Job summary Advert may close early if sufficient volume of applications is reached The Diabetes Specialist Midwife (DSM) is part of the multidisciplinary team providing and coordinating the care for maternity service users with pre-existing and gestational diabetes within North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be a point of contact for maternity service users with pre-existing diabetes and those who develop gestational diabetes in pregnancy. Main duties of the job The DSM will be responsible for the support and advice on both diabetes control and midwifery care throughout pregnancy and postnatal period liaising closely with the diabetes specialist nurses, dieticians and consultants specialising in antenatal care. The DSM will be involved in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines for maternity service users with diabetes and will work towards developing a structured approach in diabetes care to ensure a comprehensive high quality diabetes service within maternity. The DSM will be expected to undertake clinical audit and provide educational support for healthcare professionals and students and be involved in research projects. To undertake assessments, provide support, education, and advice for maternity service users with pre-existing or gestational diabetes and their families to supplement the care provided by their midwives where necessary, for example working with maternity service users and their midwives to develop individual care plans, and making referrals toadditional specialist support where required. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts. At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 345-WOM7003232 Job locations University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust (Cross Site) Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Job description Job responsibilities To accept and triage referrals and prioritise appropriately. To review and discuss results from blood glucose monitoring database and prioritise care accordingly. To provide specialist support and advice for both maternity service users and healthcare professionals on diabetes management in labour and arrange postnatal follow-up care. To empower pregnant maternity service users with diabetes to make informed decisions regarding their condition and guide them towards a normal lifestyle detecting and preventing complications for mother and babies, using both verbal and written patient information. To continue to develop own diabetes knowledge, competence, and skill level and to keep up to date with continuing changes in diabetes care and research through regular clinical supervision, appraisal, personal development plans and appropriate training programmes. Attend and contribute to local, regional and national meetings on behalf of North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust Job description Job responsibilities To accept and triage referrals and prioritise appropriately. To review and discuss results from blood glucose monitoring database and prioritise care accordingly. To provide specialist support and advice for both maternity service users and healthcare professionals on diabetes management in labour and arrange postnatal follow-up care. To empower pregnant maternity service users with diabetes to make informed decisions regarding their condition and guide them towards a normal lifestyle detecting and preventing complications for mother and babies, using both verbal and written patient information. To continue to develop own diabetes knowledge, competence, and skill level and to keep up to date with continuing changes in diabetes care and research through regular clinical supervision, appraisal, personal development plans and appropriate training programmes. Attend and contribute to local, regional and national meetings on behalf of North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust Person Specification DSM Essential Registered Midwife Degree in Midwifery Assessor qualification Postgraduate Education Evidence of CPD Non Medical Prescribing (or willing to work towards) Proven abilities in cross professional working and liaison Desirable Evidence of specialist knowledge and training pertinent to the role PMA Diabetes in Pregnancy University Module Evidence of managing and coordinating a team Experience in guideline development and implementation Person Specification DSM Essential Registered Midwife Degree in Midwifery Assessor qualification Postgraduate Education Evidence of CPD Non Medical Prescribing (or willing to work towards) Proven abilities in cross professional working and liaison Desirable Evidence of specialist knowledge and training pertinent to the role PMA Diabetes in Pregnancy University Module Evidence of managing and coordinating a team Experience in guideline development and implementation Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust (Cross Site) Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)