Job overview

This post has been established to support the seamless and effective running of the diabetes in pregnancy service.

The midwife will work with the multidisciplinary diabetes in pregnancy team in both face to face and virtual settings, whilst harnessing technology to support women and their families diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to utilise the GDm-Health app and on-board eligible women in how to use it. The midwife will follow up the women according to local and national diabetes guidance and support women to engage with appropriate services, make informed choices and prepare for parenthood.

The post holder’s clinical responsibility will be in supporting the diabetes antenatal clinic, the virtual diabetic clinic and the GDm-Health app dashboard. He/she will be responsible for the auditing of the service and maintaining and updating the database.

The post holder will be expected to support any research projects associated with diabetes in pregnancy.

The midwife will work in partnership with the lead midwife for the service, supporting women to achieve positive pregnancy outcomes that are personalised, safe and in line with evidence.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.