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Job summary

Main area
Midwifery
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
236-OCO-NM478-25
Employer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Oldham Hospital
Town
Oldham
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust logo

Diabetes Midwife

Band 6

Job overview

Are you a midwife with a keen interest in Diabetes care ?

We want you to be part of our dedicated team serving Rochdale and Oldham Care Organisations!

We’re seeking an experienced, proactive midwife with a solid knowledge base in this complex and rewarding area. As our Diabetes Midwife, you’ll play a vital role in monitoring service quality, aligning with national standards and specifications.

In this dynamic role, no two days are the same! You’ll need to be adaptable, ready to respond to shifting priorities while delivering top-notch care. We’re looking for someone confident and forward-thinking, eager to drive local changes and meet the high expectations set by national programs.

This position will require you to work across sites, including The Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary, so flexibility in travel is essential. You’ll also need to be open to attending events and meetings outside of your usual locations.

If you're ready to make a real impact in the lives of mothers and their babies while navigating the complexities of diabetes care, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a service that truly makes a difference.

 

Main duties of the job

Join Our Team as a Diabetes Midwife.

Are you a caring and empathetic midwife with a tenacious spirit? We are looking for someone like you to make a real impact in the lives of women managing diabetes during pregnancy!

In this pivotal role, effective communication is essential. You'll be responsible for planning and delivering comprehensive care and clinical advice, collaborating closely with our dedicated diabetes team. Your experience in conveying complex information and your proactive approach to unexpected outcomes will be invaluable.

You’ll take an active role in monitoring our failsafe systems, demonstrating your passion for patient safety and experience. A keen eye for detail and confidence with Microsoft Office will help you maintain essential data.

Additionally, as a champion of education, you'll support the ongoing training of colleagues in the field. If you feel comfortable presenting and sharing knowledge, you’ll thrive in this environment.

If you're eager to grow your career and your skills align with our needs, we’d love to hear from you! Step into a role where your contributions will truly make a difference in the community.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk   

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
  • Degree or Diploma in Midwifery
Desirable criteria
  • Post graduate education related to diabetes
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification
  • Practice Assessor

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • Robust knowledge of midwifery pathways
  • Completed midwifery preceptorship
  • IT Skills
  • MDT Working
  • Effector communicator
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of diabetes and the care of women with diabetes

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardFair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerTime to changeStep into healthGM Good Employment Charter

Applicant requirements

You 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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Dean
Job title
Specialist Midwife for Diabetes
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07814303752
Additional information

Janine Mellor

Lead Midwife for Antenatal Services

[email protected]

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