Job overview

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic midwife to join our team for a 6 month secondment.

The lead Midwife for diabetes will be an integral part of the service driving forward the diabetes in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal safety initiatives and supporting a culture of individualised care that promotes a safe and positive pregnancy and birth experience.

The post holder will be passionate and experienced in working with women with diabetes, providing direct maternity care to these women in conjunction with the Obstetricians, Diabetes consultants, Diabetic Specialist Nurses, Dietician and wider multidisciplinary teams (MDT). Working collaboratively with the individual woman the role will assess, plan, implement and coordinate their maternity care pathway.

Main duties of the job

The role includes regular input on the wards and supporting the inpatient care of women. The post holder will work autonomously and within a team. This role also incorporates training and education of the healthcare professionals in the management and care of women with Diabetes in Pregnancy.

Responsible for the operational management of the service and ensure staff have adequate support to enable them to focus on their core responsibilities

The individual will undertake the key functions of the band 7 role, ensuring the women’s and birthing people’s experience is of the highest possible standard at all times, with particular emphasis on the provision of dignified and compassionate care, which is delivered in a safe and clean environment.

The post holder will work with the Head of Midwifery and the Senior Management Team in developing and implementing a divisional strategy achieve the Trusts objectives and ensure that effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.