Diabetes Specialist Midwife
The closing date is 27 June 2025
Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The post holder will be responsible for working closely with the diabetic maternity services to provide care to women with diabetes in pregnancy and the postnatal period. The post holder will be expected to work in the midwife led clinics, consultant led clinic and practice in line with evidenced based care. The post holder will also be required to offer clinical advice to women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes and appropriately refer for continued care in the diabetes antenatal clinics.
Main duties of the job
Additionally, the successful midwife will provide in-patient diabetes support across all areas of the Maternity Directorate, and provide management cover for the diabetes service in the absence of the Lead Diabetic Specialist Midwife (LDSM).The role will also include being actively involved in supporting the LDSM to plan and arrange diabetes education updates for midwives and junior doctors, participate in local and national audits, develop diabetes care pathways and guidelines and work with the Maternity & Neonatal Voice Partnership Chairperson (MNVP) with co-production and service user feedback
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
20 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,205 to £47,084 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-7241170
Job locations
Darent Valley Hopsital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hopsital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
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