Diabetic Specialist Midwife
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Isleworth, Greater London
Diabetic Specialist Midwife
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Isleworth, Greater London
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 21 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 4d0ce3bb1d0348e092c4ab3f7d410f6b
Location ref: Isleworth, Greater London
Full Job Description
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic midwife to join our team for a 6 month secondment.
TheleadMidwifefordiabeteswillbeanintegralpartoftheservicedrivingforwardthediabetesinpregnancy,birthandthepostnatalsafetyinitiativesandsupportingacultureofindividualisedcarethatpromotesasafeandpositivepregnancyandbirthexperience.
Thepostholderwillbepassionateandexperiencedinworkingwithwomenwithdiabetes,providingdirectmaternitycaretothesewomeninconjunctionwiththeObstetricians,Diabetesconsultants,DiabeticSpecialistNurses,Dieticianandwidermultidisciplinaryteams(MDT).Workingcollaborativelywith the individual woman the role will assess,plan,implementand coordinate their maternity carepathway.
Theroleincludesregularinputonthewardsandsupportingtheinpatientcareofwomen.Thepostholderwillworkautonomouslyandwithinateam.ThisrolealsoincorporatestrainingandeducationofthehealthcareprofessionalsinthemanagementandcareofwomenwithDiabetesinPregnancy.
Responsible for the operational management of the service and ensure staff have adequate support toenablethemtofocusontheircoreresponsibilities
The individual will undertake the key functions of theband 7 role,ensuring the women's and birthingpeople'sexperienceisofthehighestpossiblestandardatalltimes,withparticularemphasisontheprovisionofdignifiedandcompassionatecare,whichisdeliveredinasafeandcleanenvironment.
ThepostholderwillworkwiththeHeadofMidwifery andtheSeniorManagementTeamindevelopingand implementing a divisional strategy achieve the Trusts objectives and ensure that effectivegovernance arrangements are implemented and maintained.
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.