Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced midwife to work within the Diabetes Specialist Team who provide midwifery support and care to all women during pregnancy with established diabetes or newly diagnosed gestational diabetes. The Diabetes Specialist Team is a small and friendly team who mainly work at the Royal Berkshire Hospital based in Reading. Working hours will be 37.5 hours across Monday to Fridays. They will be also be expected to carry out midwifery on calls for the hospital services (approximately 6 a year).
They will work closely with the Band 7 midwives who lead the team, Endocrine Consultants, Obstetric Consultants, Dieticians to ensure all women receive evidence based care during a higher risk pregnancy.
They will provide midwifery care alongside the community midwife during the antenatal and postnatal period providing expert diabetes support. They will also support women and families in planning their
Main duties of the job
Develop and implement programmes of evidenced based care planning for patient group and their families including reproductive health care.
Develop personalised care plans for each woman.
Ensure women and their families receive information in a sensitive way to enable them to make an informed decision.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of software reporting of women's home testing to provide support, care planning and escalation to obstetric/endocrine teams as required. Be able to adjust diet as required for GDM women and if medication needs adjusting.
To review test results and diagnose GDM and Type 2 diabetes using trust guidance . Be able to inform women of GDM and provide ongoing support.
Provide midwifery support at the Joint Diabetes Clinic as needed.
Support the Band 7 Specialist Midwife to ensure that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description is attached along with the job specification. This will provide full details of the responsibilities. We would invite communication with the Lead Midwives in the Diabetes Service if you would like any further information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description is attached along with the job specification. This will provide full details of the responsibilities. We would invite communication with the Lead Midwives in the Diabetes Service if you would like any further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife NMC
- Education to a degree level or equivalent experience with evidence of further professional development
Desirable
- Qualification or professional experience in managing pregnant women with Diabetes
Experience
Essential
- Significant midwifery experience.
- Experience working with pregnant women with diabetes within NHS or recognised voluntary sectors in the UK or abroad. (A & I)
- Evidence of multiagency working including third sector/ voluntary sector.
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of research capability, or the application of research evidence to own clinical practice.
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping, complex report writing.
- To be competent caring for patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife NMC
- Education to a degree level or equivalent experience with evidence of further professional development
Desirable
- Qualification or professional experience in managing pregnant women with Diabetes
Experience
Essential
- Significant midwifery experience.
- Experience working with pregnant women with diabetes within NHS or recognised voluntary sectors in the UK or abroad. (A & I)
- Evidence of multiagency working including third sector/ voluntary sector.
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of research capability, or the application of research evidence to own clinical practice.
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods, e.g. verbal, written, record keeping, complex report writing.
- To be competent caring for patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
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.
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.
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).
