Job summary JOB SUMMARY To assist the Lead Midwife for Diabetes in: Maintaining specialist nursing / midwifery care for a caseload of patients requiring specialist nursing / midwifery care. Maintaining and developing a quality service. Providing specialist training across functional boundaries, as required. Improving and standardising diabetes care within the maternity services of NUH. Delivering the antenatal midwifery pathway for women with diabetes in the ANC. Managing women with diabetes who are post-partum. The post holder will be required to deliver safe, quality midwifery care, antenatally, intrapartum and postnatally to women and their families whilst developing key skills, abilities and experience as a Midwife. The post holder will be required to work without direct supervision but within the multidisciplinary team and comply with Trust policies and guidelines. Midwives who are qualified to prescribe will be supported to do so. The post holder will work across site: QMC Campus/City Campus This is a 30 hour per week secondment for 12 months Main duties of the job Please see the detailed job description below This role comprises of supporting women and birthing people through their pregnancy journey with diabetes. We see a diverse client group with all types of diabetes represented. The successful candidate would be expected to conduct GDM clinics with the support of a dietitian in addition to occasional input with MDT clinics for more complex cases including pre existing diabetes. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time Reference number 164-7114319 Job locations City Hospital Nottingham Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Communication and Team Working 1.1 Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team in order to promote effective patient care. 1.2 Adhere to appropriate NMC and local Standards for written documentation and storage of records. Ensure maintenance of patient and colleague confidentiality at all times. 1.3 Deal appropriately with positive and negative feedback from women, recognising the wider implications for ward, unit and Trust. 1.4 Participate in decision-making in relation to women-centred care and development of practice within the ward, unit and multidisciplinary team. Actively involved in change. 1.5 Be an active member of both ward and wider multi-disciplinary team, developing confidence in own role and encouraging development of others and contribution to team cohesion. 1.6 To communicate effectively, sensitive and personal issues maintaining confidentiality at all times. 1.7 To identify and manage challenging behaviours. 1.8 Convey complex and sensitive information (eg. abnormal test results) in a comprehensible and empathic manner. 1.9 Discuss all alternative treatment options and facilitate clinical management decisions. 1.10 Obtain informed consent for procedures as required, in accordance with the Trust consent policy. 1.11 Cover in the absence of the Lead Midwife for Diabetes. 1.12 Be actively involved in teaching/supporting other members of the maternity team with regarding management of diabetes in pregnancy/intrapartum/postnatal 2. Clinical Care 2.1 To support and enable the woman with diabetes and their family to make informed decisions and choices relating to their treatment and management. 2.2 To assess, implement and evaluate care delivered, so that the womens individual requirements for care are met in all aspects of midwifery. Obtain informed consent throughout. 2.3 To contribute to the plan of care for the woman with diabetes 2.4 To implement plans of care for the woman with diabetes in conjunction with the womans named community midwife and multi-professional team. 2.5 To contribute to the development of policies and clinical guidelines in support of the diabetes service within maternity service. 2.6 To work with the Lead Midwife for Diabetes in disseminating information on the benefits and management of breastfeeding, to all women with a pregnancy complicated by Diabetes. 2.7 Provide education and support to women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. 2.8 Act as a resource in the clinical areas to other staff members. 2.9 Actively be involved in supporting staff in a formal and informal setting to increase their knowledge and understanding of diabetes in pregnancy to help them provide evidence based care. 2.10 Provide care in a range of settings, such as Antenatal clinics or ward rounds. 2.11 Assist the Lead Midwife for diabetes in maintaining and developing a quality service by helping to implement and embed evidence-based changes into clinical practice. 2.12 Help to ensure that patient care plans are regularly updated, changes implemented and that patient records and documentation are maintained and current. 2.13 Act as an advocate for women 2.14 Prioritise and manage own workload appropriately i.e. ability to prioritise, time management, delegation. 2.15 Practice in accordance with professional, ethical and legal framework for midwifery. 2.16 To work within Trust guidelines, policies and procedures when carrying out midwifery care. Have opportunity to be involved in their development, implementation and evaluation. 2.17 Undertake midwifery practice consistent with evidence based practice transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet the needs of mothers and families. 3. Personal and Professional Conduct 3.1 Work within NMC professional code of conduct at all times and Midwives Code and Standards for Practice. 3.2 Ensure Trust Policy and Procedure adhered to including Health and Safety legislation, administration and storage of drugs, clinical incident reporting, infection control, child protection, and safekeeping of patients property. 3.3 Be responsible for maintaining and enhancing personal and professional development and providing evidence of competency to enable the formulation of a PDP. 3.4 Act as role model and support professional development of all students and junior staff. Contribute to a positive learning environment. 4. Resource/Change Management 4.1 Ensure effective management of time and resources. 4.2 Responsible for co-ordinating shift on day to day basis. 4.3 Participates in innovation and implementation of change. 4.4 Develops leadership and supervision skills for both qualified and unqualified staff. 5. Research/Education 5.1 Teach/mentor both qualified and unqualified staff including student nurses/midwives. Complete appropriate documentation for learners when acting in the role of mentor. 5.2 To assist in the orientation of new staff/Return to Practice midwives and act as a preceptor. 5.3 Participate in delivering and evaluating education programmes, offered within the Maternity Unit. Participate in the education audit of the clinical areas. 5.4 Use, develop and share evidence based practice to carry out care competently and efficiently. 5.5 Participate in clinical audit/trials and collection of data for improving womens care as appropriate e.g. patient satisfaction surveys, NPID audits 5.6 Participate in benchmarking within clinical area supporting the introduction of a change in practice if indicated. 5.7 To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required. Job description Job responsibilities KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Communication and Team Working 1.1 Facilitate and maintain effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team in order to promote effective patient care. 1.2 Adhere to appropriate NMC and local Standards for written documentation and storage of records. Ensure maintenance of patient and colleague confidentiality at all times. 1.3 Deal appropriately with positive and negative feedback from women, recognising the wider implications for ward, unit and Trust. 1.4 Participate in decision-making in relation to women-centred care and development of practice within the ward, unit and multidisciplinary team. Actively involved in change. 1.5 Be an active member of both ward and wider multi-disciplinary team, developing confidence in own role and encouraging development of others and contribution to team cohesion. 1.6 To communicate effectively, sensitive and personal issues maintaining confidentiality at all times. 1.7 To identify and manage challenging behaviours. 1.8 Convey complex and sensitive information (eg. abnormal test results) in a comprehensible and empathic manner. 1.9 Discuss all alternative treatment options and facilitate clinical management decisions. 1.10 Obtain informed consent for procedures as required, in accordance with the Trust consent policy. 1.11 Cover in the absence of the Lead Midwife for Diabetes. 1.12 Be actively involved in teaching/supporting other members of the maternity team with regarding management of diabetes in pregnancy/intrapartum/postnatal 2. Clinical Care 2.1 To support and enable the woman with diabetes and their family to make informed decisions and choices relating to their treatment and management. 2.2 To assess, implement and evaluate care delivered, so that the womens individual requirements for care are met in all aspects of midwifery. Obtain informed consent throughout. 2.3 To contribute to the plan of care for the woman with diabetes 2.4 To implement plans of care for the woman with diabetes in conjunction with the womans named community midwife and multi-professional team. 2.5 To contribute to the development of policies and clinical guidelines in support of the diabetes service within maternity service. 2.6 To work with the Lead Midwife for Diabetes in disseminating information on the benefits and management of breastfeeding, to all women with a pregnancy complicated by Diabetes. 2.7 Provide education and support to women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. 2.8 Act as a resource in the clinical areas to other staff members. 2.9 Actively be involved in supporting staff in a formal and informal setting to increase their knowledge and understanding of diabetes in pregnancy to help them provide evidence based care. 2.10 Provide care in a range of settings, such as Antenatal clinics or ward rounds. 2.11 Assist the Lead Midwife for diabetes in maintaining and developing a quality service by helping to implement and embed evidence-based changes into clinical practice. 2.12 Help to ensure that patient care plans are regularly updated, changes implemented and that patient records and documentation are maintained and current. 2.13 Act as an advocate for women 2.14 Prioritise and manage own workload appropriately i.e. ability to prioritise, time management, delegation. 2.15 Practice in accordance with professional, ethical and legal framework for midwifery. 2.16 To work within Trust guidelines, policies and procedures when carrying out midwifery care. Have opportunity to be involved in their development, implementation and evaluation. 2.17 Undertake midwifery practice consistent with evidence based practice transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet the needs of mothers and families. 3. Personal and Professional Conduct 3.1 Work within NMC professional code of conduct at all times and Midwives Code and Standards for Practice. 3.2 Ensure Trust Policy and Procedure adhered to including Health and Safety legislation, administration and storage of drugs, clinical incident reporting, infection control, child protection, and safekeeping of patients property. 3.3 Be responsible for maintaining and enhancing personal and professional development and providing evidence of competency to enable the formulation of a PDP. 3.4 Act as role model and support professional development of all students and junior staff. Contribute to a positive learning environment. 4. Resource/Change Management 4.1 Ensure effective management of time and resources. 4.2 Responsible for co-ordinating shift on day to day basis. 4.3 Participates in innovation and implementation of change. 4.4 Develops leadership and supervision skills for both qualified and unqualified staff. 5. Research/Education 5.1 Teach/mentor both qualified and unqualified staff including student nurses/midwives. Complete appropriate documentation for learners when acting in the role of mentor. 5.2 To assist in the orientation of new staff/Return to Practice midwives and act as a preceptor. 5.3 Participate in delivering and evaluating education programmes, offered within the Maternity Unit. Participate in the education audit of the clinical areas. 5.4 Use, develop and share evidence based practice to carry out care competently and efficiently. 5.5 Participate in clinical audit/trials and collection of data for improving womens care as appropriate e.g. patient satisfaction surveys, NPID audits 5.6 Participate in benchmarking within clinical area supporting the introduction of a change in practice if indicated. 5.7 To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required. Person Specification Communication and Relationship Skills Essential oAble to communicate ideas and concepts to staff. oHas well developed facilitation and influencing skills. oAble to effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information using highly developed interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to acceptance. oExcellent written and oral communication skills oCounselling skills oPositive and proactive oSelf-motivated Desirable Experience of team development work Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential ? Ability to assess, plan and implement individual core needs ?Ability to make complex judgements about clinical issues Desirable Able to explore additional options and solutions with clients without judgement Planning and organisation skills Essential ?Excellent time management skills ?Able to prioritise problems and assesses associated clinical risk Desirable Proactive involvement in forward planning of service Physical skills Essential ?Able to undertake the physical aspects of the role. Desirable Happy to change sites to facilitate clinics Other requirements Essential ?Computer literacy ?Ability to work shifts/24 hours period ?Willingness to work cross-site Desirable Desire to learn use of diabetes monitoring systems over and above GDM health Training and Qualifications Essential ?Registered Midwife ?Degree in Midwifery or related subject or evidence of level 3 learning ?At least 2 years' experience working as a midwife Interest in diabetes management in pregnancy Desirable Knowledge of care pathway for women with diabetes in pregnancy Experience Essential ?Broad based midwifery experience ?Evidence of multidisciplinary team working ?Experience in providing midwifery care to women with diabetes in Pregnancy/ intrapartum and postnatal. Desirable oEvidence of innovative practice oHelped in developing policies and guidelines. oExperience in benchmarking, audit and research. Person Specification Communication and Relationship Skills Essential oAble to communicate ideas and concepts to staff. oHas well developed facilitation and influencing skills. oAble to effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information using highly developed interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to acceptance. oExcellent written and oral communication skills oCounselling skills oPositive and proactive oSelf-motivated Desirable Experience of team development work Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential ? Ability to assess, plan and implement individual core needs ?Ability to make complex judgements about clinical issues Desirable Able to explore additional options and solutions with clients without judgement Planning and organisation skills Essential ?Excellent time management skills ?Able to prioritise problems and assesses associated clinical risk Desirable Proactive involvement in forward planning of service Physical skills Essential ?Able to undertake the physical aspects of the role. Desirable Happy to change sites to facilitate clinics Other requirements Essential ?Computer literacy ?Ability to work shifts/24 hours period ?Willingness to work cross-site Desirable Desire to learn use of diabetes monitoring systems over and above GDM health Training and Qualifications Essential ?Registered Midwife ?Degree in Midwifery or related subject or evidence of level 3 learning ?At least 2 years' experience working as a midwife Interest in diabetes management in pregnancy Desirable Knowledge of care pathway for women with diabetes in pregnancy Experience Essential ?Broad based midwifery experience ?Evidence of multidisciplinary team working ?Experience in providing midwifery care to women with diabetes in Pregnancy/ intrapartum and postnatal. Desirable oEvidence of innovative practice oHelped in developing policies and guidelines. oExperience in benchmarking, audit and research. 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City Hospital Nottingham Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)