Overview
We're seeking an experienced, proactive midwife with a solid knowledge base to join our Specialist Diabetes Midwifery Team on secondment from December 2025 for 13 months. As one of our Diabetes Midwives, you'll play a vital role in providing women with diabetes with specialist antenatal care.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver comprehensive care and clinical advice, collaborating closely with our dedicated diabetes team.
* Communicate complex information effectively and respond proactively to unexpected outcomes.
* Monitor failsafe systems with a focus on patient safety and maintain essential data in Microsoft Office.
* Support the ongoing training of colleagues in the field; present and share knowledge when comfortable.
* Collaborate across sites and adapt to shifting priorities while delivering high-quality antenatal care for women with diabetes.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Midwife with experience and knowledge in diabetes management and specialist antenatal care.
* Ability to work across multiple sites (The Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary) with travel flexibility.
* Strong communication skills to convey complex information and provide clear clinical advice.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management; attention to detail.
* Willingness to support education and training of colleagues; comfortable presenting and sharing knowledge.
Benefits and Additional Information
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to delivering high standards of care and partnering with local authorities and key partners. We value our core values—care, appreciate, and inspire—and welcome applicants who share these values.
In return, we offer a role with purpose and flexibility, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities to support work-life balance.
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