Job summary Are you passionate about providing midwifery care for women/birthing people with either pre-existing or gestational diabetes? We have an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team of specialist midwives to deliver exceptional, patient focussed care to a diverse and expanding portfolio of patients. We are seeking candidates with pre-existing knowledge and experience in this specialist field to support and enable the woman with diabetes and their family to make informed decisions and choices relating to their treatment and management. Main duties of the job To contribute to the development and update of plans of care for the woman with diabetes in conjunction with the multi-professional team. Leads change to improve patient experience, service provision and reduce variance in care as appropriate, whilst encouraging others to be innovative and adaptable in their approach to delivering services. Promote the health and safety of patients, the public and staff by taking responsibility within their area for identifying hazards and assessing risks, ensuring that all Trust policies are adhered to within the health care environment. Works within multi-professional team to audit and improve the quality of care for pregnant women with diabetes, by utilising/applying research/ evidence base in their practice. Ensure the delivery of health promotion and education strategies relevant to the area, making use ofavailable resources and facilitate staff to be proactive in the implementation of the strategy. To assist in the formulation of policies and protocols and to set standards of performance for care of women within antenatal clinic. Attendance of management meetings to ensure a quality service is maintained and future developments implemented. Exercise leadership by example and always act in a professional manner to both patients and relatives. Closing date of applications: 11 November 2024 Interview date: 25th November 2024 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 320-W&C-0917 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Current active Midwifery Registration Educated to degree level or equivalent. Recognised teaching qualification, mentorship course or equivalent Evidence of ongoing CPD Experience of managing diabetes in pregnancy Experience in interpreting blood glucose levels Experience in titrating diabetes medication Knowledge of the SBLCBv3, CNST/MIS and Ockenden recommendations Clinically credible Desirable Formal Management Qualification or previous managerial experience Evidence of Research Qualification or equivalent experience Leadership Qualification Independent or supplementary midwife prescriber Awareness of the national safety agenda & Maternity Transformation Programme agenda Leading and planning education sessions Guideline development Experience in investigating clinical incidents and complaints. Involvement in clinical audit Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Current active Midwifery Registration Educated to degree level or equivalent. Recognised teaching qualification, mentorship course or equivalent Evidence of ongoing CPD Experience of managing diabetes in pregnancy Experience in interpreting blood glucose levels Experience in titrating diabetes medication Knowledge of the SBLCBv3, CNST/MIS and Ockenden recommendations Clinically credible Desirable Formal Management Qualification or previous managerial experience Evidence of Research Qualification or equivalent experience Leadership Qualification Independent or supplementary midwife prescriber Awareness of the national safety agenda & Maternity Transformation Programme agenda Leading and planning education sessions Guideline development Experience in investigating clinical incidents and complaints. Involvement in clinical audit 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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)