Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-M-6037008
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pa pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Diabetes & Weight Management Support Midwife - Peterborough
Band 6
Job overview
This new role supports the expansion of the complex antenatal care pathways at North West Anglia Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be joining a flourishing multi professional team committed to providing the safest care to women whose pregnancies have been complicated by diabetes or weight management concerns.
The post holder will experience a full range of clinical exposure which will encompass complex antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care across both of the hospital sites. The post holder will also work in conjunction with the practice development, audit and guideline teams to continue to strengthen and modernise our maternity pathways.
The team seeks a well rounded, enthusiastic individual to join them in providing personalised evidence based care to women across our hospital sites.
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Main duties of the job
- Clinical co-ordination and oversight of care of women whose pregnancies are complicate by diabetes.
- Provide clinic based care for the antenatal diabetes caseload pan site
- Provide clinical expertise for women across all areas of their maternity care, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
- Carry a bleep/telephone to provide support and guidance for maternity staff caring for women with diabetes/weight management within a hospital setting
- Support training for maternity staff in conjunction with practice development teams
-Support data collection and audit as required
- Support guideline and documentation management
- Travel between hospital sites will be required
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The post holder will be a specialist resource in diabetes and weight management during pregnancy, childbirth and the post-natal period.
- The post holder within their role will encompass all aspects of education, research, evidence based practice and management but remain firmly grounded in direct clinical care provision to women and their families.
- The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide and co-ordinate high standards of care for women whose maternity pathways are complicated by diabetes and weight management.
- The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide and coordinate high standards of care for women whose maternity pathways are complicated by diabetes.
- The post holder will act as an expert resource for staff.
- In conjunction with the Specialist Midwives for Diabetes and Weight management and the Practice Development team, the post holder will provide education and contribute to the professional development of all staff.
- The post holder will develop and implement the Antenatal Weight Management Service for pregnant women and their families in order to improve pregnancy outcomes in relation to obesity.
- Travel between hospital sites will be required
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Registered midwife
- • Educated to degree level
Experience
Essential criteria
- • A minimum of 1 years post qualification experience
- • Experience of working across all areas of maternity care, including community midwifery
Desirable criteria
- • Competence with practical midwifery skills
- • Previous experience of teaching/presentation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Understanding of importance of accuracy, record keeping and planning
- • Understanding of Personalised care planning and their significance pertaining to complex antenatal care
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain good working relations with staff at all levels
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Warner
- Job title
- Lead Midwife for Outpatient Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07749 455590
- Additional information
Sarah Rook Specialist Midwife for Weight management and Diabetes
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