Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Band 6 midwife to join SFHFT in an exciting role within the sphere of diabetes in pregnancy. We are seeking an experienced Band 6 midwife to work closely with the Specialist Midwife for Diabetes, Lead obstetrician for diabetes and the wider Trust diabetic team. This role will involve working with women and birthing families across the region, supporting the wider team in the clinic environment and maintaining high standards of care for those experiencing diabetes during the pregnancy continuum. The successful candidate will need to be compassionate, professional and passionate about supporting women. You will need to possess excellent midwifery knowledge and skills and be open to professional development opportunities. In addition, you will need to have clinical credibility to enable you to support the Maternity Unit in times of escalation and to support colleagues in providing the highest standard of care for our women, babies, and families. This involves adhering to local, regional, and national guidelines, while meeting the objectives of the national maternity agenda. Main duties of the job
You will play a pivotal role within the maternity diabetic team working closely with midwives, the endocrine team and other services and partner agencies. You will provide care and advice for pregnant women both over the telephone and in the clinical environment. You will provide educational sessions for women in antenatal clinics and advocate for them ensuring they receive woman-centred care. You will collaborate with the Specialist Midwife for diabetes in the development of pathways, policies and processes for women with diabetes. You will support the delivery of mandatory and ad-hoc training for staff and will participate in clinical audit programmes. Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached. Person Specification
Standards
Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and kindness Provide timely care and attention Listen, inform and explain Involve you as part of the team and work together Are reassuringly professional Provide and maintain a clean and comfortable environment Knowledge of Governance Structure Qualifications and Knowledge
Registered Midwife Degree or post graduate diploma (or equivalent) ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification Interest in maternal and infant health Experience
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with Multi-disciplinary team and external agencies Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information Able to work independently and as a part of a team Have a good insight into self and others and vice versa Ability to delegate appropriately Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others Experience of undertaking clinical audit Personal Development
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Experience of managing and developing colleagues 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. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year, per annum pro rata
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An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Band 6 midwife to join SFHFT in an exciting role within the sphere of diabetes in pregnancy. We are seeking an experienced Band 6 midwife to work closely with the Specialist Midwife for Diabetes, Lead obstetrician for diabetes and the wider Trust diabetic team. This role will involve working with women and birthing families across the region, supporting the wider team in the clinic environment and maintaining high standards of care for those experiencing diabetes during the pregnancy continuum. The successful candidate will need to be compassionate, professional and passionate about supporting women. You will need to possess excellent midwifery knowledge and skills and be open to professional development opportunities. In addition, you will need to have clinical credibility to enable you to support the Maternity Unit in times of escalation and to support colleagues in providing the highest standard of care for our women, babies, and families. This involves adhering to local, regional, and national guidelines, while meeting the objectives of the national maternity agenda. Main duties of the job
You will play a pivotal role within the maternity diabetic team working closely with midwives, the endocrine team and other services and partner agencies. You will provide care and advice for pregnant women both over the telephone and in the clinical environment. You will provide educational sessions for women in antenatal clinics and advocate for them ensuring they receive woman-centred care. You will collaborate with the Specialist Midwife for diabetes in the development of pathways, policies and processes for women with diabetes. You will support the delivery of mandatory and ad-hoc training for staff and will participate in clinical audit programmes. Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached. Person Specification
Standards
Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and kindness Provide timely care and attention Listen, inform and explain Involve you as part of the team and work together Are reassuringly professional Provide and maintain a clean and comfortable environment Knowledge of Governance Structure Qualifications and Knowledge
Registered Midwife Degree or post graduate diploma (or equivalent) ENB 998 or similar teaching qualification Interest in maternal and infant health Experience
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with Multi-disciplinary team and external agencies Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex information Able to work independently and as a part of a team Have a good insight into self and others and vice versa Ability to delegate appropriately Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others Experience of undertaking clinical audit Personal Development
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Experience of managing and developing colleagues 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. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year, per annum pro rata
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