About this role
Job summary
This post has been established to support the seamless and effective running of the diabetes in pregnancy service.
The midwife will work with the multidisciplinary diabetes in pregnancy team in both face to face and virtual settings, whilst harnessing technology to support women and their families diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to utilise the GDm-Health app and on-board eligible women in how to use it. The midwife will follow up the women according to local and national diabetes guidance and support women to engage with appropriate services, make informed choices and prepare for parenthood.
The post holder's clinical responsibility will be in supporting the diabetes antenatal clinic, the virtual diabetic clinic and the GDm-Health app dashboard. He/she will be responsible for the auditing of the service and maintaining and updating the database.
The post holder will be expected to support any research projects associated with diabetes in pregnancy.
The midwife will work in partnership with the lead midwife for the service, supporting women to achieve positive pregnancy outcomes that are personalised, safe and in line with evidence.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached job description
Work with clinical and non-clinical staff to improve the patient and staff experience in the service by reducing the waiting times and overbooking of the clinic. Communicate complex information to patients regarding diabetes in pregnancy to ensure that they understand the impact on pregnancy Communicate effectively with staff involved in the antenatal clinic and diabetes service. Provide midwifery support to for the diabetes in pregnancy service Be responsible for identifying and explaining the GDm-Health app to eligible women ensuring that use is monitored using the dashboard in the virtual setting. Organise follow up visits and triaging the women who are on-boarded onto the GDM-health app
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife Evidence of post qualification education activity
Desirable
Post Registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Working experience in a clinical environment relevant to high risk pregnancies Working experience in antenatal care provision Experience of a patient centred approach to the delivery of care
Desirable
Previous experience of audit and quality initiatives
Skills and knowledge Essential
Knowledge of issues surrounding diabetes in pregnancy Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team Ability to interpret patient records and extract clinical data Methodical approach and attention to detail and excellent administrative and organisational skills
Desirable
Experience of data entry and validation
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)