Band 8a Lead Midwife for Diabetes Specialist

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

In partnership with the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will lead and develop the provision of a specialist diabetes service that plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes through the delivery of high-quality clinical care.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide expert advice to a cohort of patients referred for specialist intervention, care, and support within the services.
  • Lead on diabetic specialist midwife practice development, including developing and/or updating clinical guidelines, policy, and procedures related to the practice setting and speciality.
  • Lead on service development and contribute to strategic planning.
  • Support the maintenance of appropriate KPIs for NHSLA compliance, CQC compliance, and local and national clinical governance initiatives in close collaboration with the Senior Nursing and Clinical Governance teams.
About Us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment to offering flexible working where possible.

Person Specification
  • Registered Midwife on the NMC Register
  • Professional knowledge acquired through degree diploma/supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses to Masters level equivalent
  • Non-Medical Prescribing Course or willingness to undertake where this is a requirement of the role
Essential Criteria
  • Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
  • Willingness to become a practice supervisor/assessor or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
  • Extensive post-registration experience as a Diabetic Specialist Midwife at Band 7 or above in defined or associated speciality
  • Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level
Desirable Criteria
  • Advanced Life Support qualification


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