Diabetes Specialist Midwife

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of an innovative and dynamic team here at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

A rare opportunity has arisen to undertake a role supporting and working with the multidisciplinary team, providing, and coordinating the care for maternity service users with pre-existing and gestational diabetes.

The post holder will be responsible for the support and advice on both diabetes control and midwifery care throughout pregnancy and postnatal period liaising closely with the diabetes specialist nurses, dieticians and consultants specialising in antenatal care.

The post holder will be involved in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines for maternity service users with diabetes and will work towards developing a structured approach in diabetes care to ensure a comprehensive high quality diabetes service within maternity. The post holder will be expected to undertake clinical audit and provide educational support for healthcare professionals and students.

If you have any questions or you would like to have an informal discussion, please do not hesitate to contact Katie Selby – Maternity Quality and Governance Lead, katie.dennis@mkuh.nhs.uk

To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.

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