Diabetes Specialist Midwife

Main area Maternity / Obstetrics Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 6 months (Fixed Term/ Secondment Opportunity until June 2026) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-SMH-7586481-RL4Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Mary's Hospital Town Manchester Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/12/2025 23:59Diabetes Specialist Midwife / NurseNHS AfC: Band 7Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Antenatal Services at St Mary’s Hospital for a Non-Medical Prescribing Diabetes Specialist Midwife/Nurse to join our multidisciplinary maternity team.The post holder will provide expert, evidence-based care and leadership for women with diabetes during the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods. You will work autonomously, collaborating closely with obstetricians, endocrinologists, midwives, and allied health professionals to deliver safe, high-quality, and holistic care.As the lead midwife for diabetes in pregnancy, you will be responsible for developing and implementing clinical pathways, providing specialist advice, conducting clinical audits, and contributing to guideline development in line with national standards. You will act as a role model and educator, supporting clinical staff and students in the management of diabetes in pregnancy, and will be an advocate for women’s choice and empowerment in managing their condition.This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to improving outcomes for women with diabetes, enhancing continuity of care, and shaping service development within a leading maternity unit.Main duties of the jobProvide specialist midwifery or nursing care, advice, and management for women with diabetes in pregnancy, working autonomously within professional and clinical guidelines.Lead the diabetes-in-pregnancy service within antenatal care, developing, delivering, and evaluating individualised treatment plans.Prescribe and adjust medication as an independent non-medical prescriber, including insulin initiation and dose adjustment, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.Support and educate women to manage their own diabetes effectively, promoting empowerment and self-care.Undertake regular clinical audit, evaluation, and research to ensure care delivery aligns with evidence-based national standards.Contribute to the development and implementation of local and Trust-wide policies, protocols, and pathways for diabetes management in pregnancy.Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to midwifery, nursing, and medical staff, fostering a culture of learning and clinical excellence.Act as a key link between maternity services and the wider diabetes team to ensure effective communication and seamless care pathways.Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives to enhance patient safety and experience.Maintain professional registration, CPD, and compliance with the NMC/HCPC Code and Trust policies.Working for our organisationJoin Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a timeDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.Person specificationQualificationsRegistered Midwife/ NurseEvidence of continuing professional developmentNon Medical prescriberKnowledgeKnowledge of Type 1 DiabetesKnowledge of multi-agency working together in child protectionEvidence of experience in high risk pregnanciesSkills and AbilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsRecord keeping and documentationAwareness of Clinical Governance processExperience of communicating complex and sensitive informationExperienceEvidence of multi-disciplinary/multi agency workingExperience of clinical audit and research activitiesEvidence of leadership skillsTrained in difficult conversationsEmployer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr