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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
About
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has been given a CQC rating of Outstanding. We are a clinically led NHS Trust providing joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services.
We are also a regional cancer centre and provide many world class services and aspire to deliver more for our patients in the future.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development.
We have a clear strategy and a plan for how we will get there. We have turned our goals into ‘True North’ objectives – ambitious destinations that act as a compass and guide us on our improvement journey.
We are working together towards:
- Zero harm
- Having surplus funds each year to reinvest in services
- Being in the top 10% for staff engagement
- Deliver all nationally set targets for emergency care, referral to treatment and others
With system partners improve population health, patient experience and reduce the cost of care per person.
Royal Surrey is a place with dedicated teams and individuals with a great reputation and history of embracing quality improvement (QI) and transformation work. Continuously improving is one of our core values. For a number of years hundreds of colleagues have been trained in improvement methodology. Today, the Trust has put QI firmly at the centre of its strategic journey. It is seen by the board as the vehicle which the Trust will use to reach the goals set out in the 2018-23 strategy.
The emphasis is not on starting something new, rather it is building on the learning and skills developed in the past and enhancing those to help shape and improve the future.
Diabetes Specialist Midwife
Accepting applications until: 26-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 26-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal Surrey County Hospital
- Address
- Egerton Road
- Town
- Guidlford
- Postcode
- GU2 7XX
- Major / Minor Region
- Surrey
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £48,270 - £54,931 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Diabetes Specialist Midwife
Job overview
This post will work alongside the Midwifery, Obstetric and Endocrine teams providing clinical advice, specialist skill, knowledge and expertise in the care and management of women with diabetes in pregnancy. The post holder will initiate, develop, and maintain services in the assessment and management of women with pre-existing and gestational diabetes in pregnancy. The post holder will provide a specialist role within the maternity team as a practitioner developing advanced midwifery practice within the diabetic service, working as part of the MDT to develop and support the ongoing management of diabetes care provision within the maternity service.
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The post holder will be part of the senior midwifery leadership team within the maternity department. They will work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care within the outpatients setting and ensure effective day to day management, care planning and treatment for women within the service.
The individual will ensure the highest standards of midwifery care and have an ability to lead and implement practice changes within the department. They will support the continuing professional development of the midwifery team sharing expert knowledge and participating in research opportunities as they arise. They will be an innovator with specialist midwifery skills that will support the growth of care provision for women with diabetes in pregnancy within the maternity unit.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Diabetes Specialist Midwife
Band 7
18.75 hours
Mon to Friday, 5 days a week cover with job share
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic midwife to join our innovative and award winning maternity service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 specialist midwife to provide leadership and clinical expertise within our expanding maternal diabetes service.
This post holder will need to be highly organised with an ability to make complex decisions and manage constantly shifting demands typical of a busy maternity service. You will have responsibility for maintaining the safety of pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes and gestational diabetes, supporting their journey from diagnosis to birth.
The maternity department at the Royal Surrey is highly successful; it is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, has achieved Gold Accreditation under the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative and has achieved all 10 safety actions as a part of NHS Resolution’s CNST scheme. The maternity department prides itself on the high quality care it provides to women and families; this is achieved by focusing on innovation, quality improvement and staff health and wellbeing.
If you would like to learn more about the job, please speak to Kate Conway, Matron for Antenatal & Gynaecology, [email protected] 01483 571122 ext 2160.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- Demonstrates evidence of maintaining professional knowledge and study at a graduate level
- Ability to maintain own knowledge and competence with regards to revalidation requirements
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching qualification
- Additional post registration experience in care of women with diabetes and ongoing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Non-medical prescribing (or willing to undertake)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience in midwifery setting at senior level
- Evidence of advanced clinical skills; IV competent
- Demonstrates experience of managing staff and resources effectively and efficiently
- Evidence of experience in change management and leading projects
- Evidence of achievement in practice development and quality improvement
- Awareness of current NHS issues surrounding governance and quality
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Conway
- Job title
- Matron
- Telephone number
- 01483 571122
- Additional information
If you would like to learn more about the job, please speak to Kate Conway, Matron for Antenatal & Gynaecology, [email protected] 01483 571122 ext 2160.
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