Job summary We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic midwife to join our team. The lead Midwife for diabetes will be an integral part of the service driving forward the diabetes in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal safety initiatives and supporting a culture of individualised care that promotes a safe and positive pregnancy and birth experience. The post holder will be passionate and experienced in working with women with diabetes, providing direct maternity care to these women in conjunction with the Obstetricians, Diabetes consultants, Diabetic Specialist Nurses, Dietician and wider multidisciplinary teams (MDT). Working collaboratively with the individual woman the role will assess, plan, implement and coordinate their maternity care pathway. Main duties of the job The role includes regular input on the wards and supporting the inpatient care of women. The post holder will work autonomously and within a team. This role also incorporates training and education of the healthcare professionals in the management and care of women with Diabetes in Pregnancy. Responsible for the operational management of the service and ensure staff have adequate support to enable them to focus on their core responsibilities The individual will undertake the key functions of the band 7 role, ensuring the women's and birthing people's experience is of the highest possible standard at all times, with particular emphasis on the provision of dignified and compassionate care, which is delivered in a safe and clean environment. The post holder will work with the Head of Midwifery and the Senior Management Team in developing and implementing a divisional strategy achieve the Trusts objectives and ensure that effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained. About us Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sitesChelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospitalalong 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. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per annum, including HCLA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 289-SC-02 Job locations Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital Twickenham Road Isleworth TW7 6AF Job description Job responsibilities See job description attached Provide specialist clinical support to for the diabetes in pregnancy service Implement and support delivery of the education package to enable women to undertake blood glucose monitoring and recording of this with an application such as the GDM-Health app. Organise follow up visits and triaging of women who are on-boarded onto the GDM-health app Refer as appropriate any women to the multidisciplinary team. Assist with review of the women with diabetes in pregnancy in all inpatient and outpatient clinical areas as required Job description Job responsibilities See job description attached Provide specialist clinical support to for the diabetes in pregnancy service Implement and support delivery of the education package to enable women to undertake blood glucose monitoring and recording of this with an application such as the GDM-Health app. Organise follow up visits and triaging of women who are on-boarded onto the GDM-health app Refer as appropriate any women to the multidisciplinary team. Assist with review of the women with diabetes in pregnancy in all inpatient and outpatient clinical areas as required Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Professional knowledge acquired through a degree or diploma, supplemented by specialist training Desirable Teaching and assessing qualification Leadership qualification / relevant experience Experience Essential Post registration clinical experience Working experience in a clinical environment relevant to high risk pregnancies Desirable Experience of developing policies and protocols Experience of a family centred approach to the delivery of care Experience of leading service development projects Experience in disseminating work through presentation and publication Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Professional knowledge acquired through a degree or diploma, supplemented by specialist training Desirable Teaching and assessing qualification Leadership qualification / relevant experience Experience Essential Post registration clinical experience Working experience in a clinical environment relevant to high risk pregnancies Desirable Experience of developing policies and protocols Experience of a family centred approach to the delivery of care Experience of leading service development projects Experience in disseminating work through presentation and publication 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. 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. 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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital Twickenham Road Isleworth TW7 6AF Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)