Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Antenatal Services at St Mary's Hospital for a Non-Medical Prescribing Diabetes Specialist Midwife/Nurse to join our multidisciplinary maternity team.
The post holder will provide expert, evidence-based care and leadership for women with diabetes during the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. You will work autonomously, collaborating closely with obstetricians, endocrinologists, midwives, and allied health professionals to deliver safe, high-quality, and holistic care.
As the lead midwife for diabetes in pregnancy, you will be responsible for developing and implementing clinical pathways, providing specialist advice, conducting clinical audits, and contributing to guideline development in line with national standards. You will act as a role model and educator, supporting clinical staff and students in the management of diabetes in pregnancy, and will be an advocate for women's choice and empowerment in managing their condition.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to improving outcomes for women with diabetes, enhancing continuity of care, and shaping service development within a leading maternity unit.
Main duties of the job
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Provide specialist midwifery or nursing care, advice, and management for women with diabetes in pregnancy, working autonomously within professional and clinical guidelines.
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Lead the diabetes-in-pregnancy service within antenatal care, developing, delivering, and evaluating individualised treatment plans.
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Prescribe and adjust medication as an independent non-medical prescriber, including insulin initiation and dose adjustment, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
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Support and educate women to manage their own diabetes effectively, promoting empowerment and self-care.
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Undertake regular clinical audit, evaluation, and research to ensure care delivery aligns with evidence-based national standards.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of local and Trust-wide policies, protocols, and pathways for diabetes management in pregnancy.
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Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to midwifery, nursing, and medical staff, fostering a culture of learning and clinical excellence.
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Act as a key link between maternity services and the wider diabetes team to ensure effective communication and seamless care pathways.
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Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives to enhance patient safety and experience.
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Maintain professional registration, CPD, and compliance with the NMC/HCPC Code and Trust policies.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife/ Nurse
- Graduate level
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Type 1 Diabetes
- Knowledge of multi-agency working together in child protection
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in high risk pregnancies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Record keeping and documentation
- Awareness of Clinical Governance process
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of communicating complex and sensitive information
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi agency working
- Experience of clinical audit and research activities
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Trained in difficult conversations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife/ Nurse
- Graduate level
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Type 1 Diabetes
- Knowledge of multi-agency working together in child protection
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in high risk pregnancies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Record keeping and documentation
- Awareness of Clinical Governance process
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of communicating complex and sensitive information
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi agency working
- Experience of clinical audit and research activities
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Trained in difficult conversations
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).
