We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic midwife to join our team.
TheleadMidwifefordiabeteswillbeanintegralpartoftheservicedrivingforwardthediabetesinpregnancy,birthandthepostnatalsafetyinitiativesandsupportingacultureofindividualisedcarethatpromotesasafeandpositivepregnancyandbirthexperience.
Thepostholderwillbepassionateandexperiencedinworkingwithwomenwithdiabetes,providingdirectmaternitycaretothesewomeninconjunctionwiththeObstetricians,Diabetesconsultants,DiabeticSpecialistNurses,Dieticianandwidermultidisciplinaryteams(MDT).Workingcollaborativelywith the individual woman the role will assess,plan,implementand coordinate their maternity carepathway.
Theroleincludesregularinputonthewardsandsupportingtheinpatientcareofwomen.Thepostholderwillworkautonomouslyandwithinateam.ThisrolealsoincorporatestrainingandeducationofthehealthcareprofessionalsinthemanagementandcareofwomenwithDiabetesinPregnancy.
Responsible for the operational management of the service and ensure staff have adequate support toenablethemtofocusontheircoreresponsibilities
The individual will undertake the key functions of theband 7 role,ensuring the women’s and birthingpeople’sexperienceisofthehighestpossiblestandardatalltimes,withparticularemphasisontheprovisionofdignifiedandcompassionatecare,whichisdeliveredinasafeandcleanenvironment.
ThepostholderwillworkwiththeHeadofMidwifery andtheSeniorManagementTeamindevelopingand implementing a divisional strategy achieve the Trusts objectives and ensure that effectivegovernance arrangements are implemented and maintained.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
See job description attached
· Providespecialistclinicalsupporttoforthediabetes inpregnancyservice
Implementandsupportdeliveryoftheeducationpackagetoenablewomentoundertakeblood glucose monitoring and recording of this with an application such as the GDM-Healthapp.
Organise follow up visits and triaging of women whoare on-boarded ontothe GDM-healthapp
· Referasappropriateanywomentothemultidisciplinary team.
Assistwithreviewofthewomenwithdiabetesinpregnancyin allinpatientandoutpatientclinicalareasasrequired
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This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Apr 2025