Support Midwife for Diabetes Team inChertsey inChertsey PUBLISHED
WED 16 OCT 2024
The Trust prides itself on an inclusive work culture that emphasises professional development and staff wellbeing, offering numerous benefits including an onsite gym and nursery. With a commitment to high-quality maternity care and continuous improvement, the Support Midwife will play a vital role in advocating for women’s health and contributing to the Trust’s vision of becoming a leading healthcare provider in the region.
Are you a passionate midwife ,looking for a new challenge, at a supportive Trust? Then the role of the Support midwife for the diabetes team at Ashford and St Peter's(ASPH) is the job for you!
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic midwife to work collaboratively with the diabetes multi disciplinary team to provide personalised and safe care to women and birthing people.
At ASPH you will work alongside a team that supports 3,300 births a year whilst working in the picturesque county of Surrey. We are very proud of our Abbey Birth Centre, level 3 Neonatal Unit and level 3 BFI accreditation. We are one of the first Trusts nationally to implement biomechanics to support physiological births.
St Peters is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after, and values our people, creating a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values.
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of staff wellbeing support. We provide opportunities for career development and from the moment you start you will be supported by our professional development team to achieve your career goals.
We offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance and we have an onsite gym that is free to access. We also have an onsite nursery to support you and your family.
Our vision is to become one of the best healthcare Trusts in the county and it all starts with you!
The postholder will:
To provide information and support to women who are known to be diabetic or are diagnosed with Diabetes during their pregnancy.
To ensure referral to the appropriate health professional when deviations from the normal occur and to work in partnership with that health professional to ensure safe standards of care.
This post may be either hospital or community based with flexibility to move between care settings.
Support the Lead Midwife in collection and production of any audits.
Support the Diabetes lead Midwife with the training and education of colleagues.
When community based, the post holder will be expected to participate in the on call rota/night duty for community.
About us
Provide and promote high quality midwifery care and advice within a multidisciplinary environment
Be an advocate for the woman as required, empowering her to promote her own health and well- being. Raise concerns on her behalf with the medical team as required
Maintain continuous professional development/clinical competence and acquiring new skills as required and as directed by the NMC/ Lifelong Learning
Support the Diabetes Lead Midwife in the delivery of safe and effective
Provide expert clinical advice to women who either have pre-existing diabetes or are diagnosed during pregnancy.
To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trusts vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes.
Please refer to the main job description for further information.
Please see our recruitment brochure attached for further information about the trust.
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