Job overview

Shaping the Future of Diabetes Care in Pregnancy

Are you ready to lead and inspire in the specialist field of diabetes in pregnancy? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Outpatient Services Midwifery team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust as a Midwifery Team Leader for the Diabetes in Pregnancy service.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Midwife passionate about delivering high standards of care for women whose pregnancies are affected by diabetes. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating and developing this specialist service, driving evidence-based practice to meet national standards and align with maternity safety agendas.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a professional with:

• Proven experience in antenatal services.
• In-depth knowledge of managing care for women with pre-existing and gestational diabetes.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• A commitment to service development, quality improvement, and research initiatives, including alignment with the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle (v5).

Join us in shaping the future of diabetes care in pregnancy and delivering positive outcomes for women and their babies.

Apply now to lead a service that truly makes a difference.

Main duties of the job

As the Diabetes Midwifery Team Leader, you will:

• Coordinate and lead care delivery for women with pre-existing and gestational diabetes, ensuring personalised and safe care plans.
• Manage the diabetes team to deliver on national, regional, and local priorities for diabetes prevention and management.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to support positive pregnancy outcomes.
• Lead face-to-face clinics, manage a caseload, and provide education to both staff and patients.
• Navigate care pathways, plan for pregnancy, labour, and birth, and present at MDT meetings.
• Utilise technology to support virtual and in-person care settings.
• Audit service performance and maintain the diabetes database to ensure continuous quality improvement.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women and their families.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with a focus on innovation and professional development.
• The chance to work in a forward-thinking trust that values patient-cantered care and staff well-being.

*** 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 committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

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.