Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 SpecialistMidwife to lead and develop diabetes-in-pregnancy pathways within our maternity services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated midwife with a passion for diabetes care to provide specialist, evidence-based care to women with pre-existing and gestational diabetes throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership, specialist adviceand education, whilst contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the diabetes maternity service. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary maternity and diabetes teams, the post holder will support the delivery of high-quality, personalised care and help to improve outcomes and experiences for women and their babies.

The successful candidate will be a confident and autonomous practitioner with excellent clinical, communication and leadership skills, able to influence and support colleagues. You will play a key role in promoting evidence-based practice, developing clinical pathways, supporting education and training, and contributing to quality improvement and service development.

If you are an experienced midwife looking for an opportunity to lead,innovate and make a real difference to the care of women with diabetesinpregnancy, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

To lead on SBLCBv3 for element 6:

Ensuring there are standardised pathways of care for MDT management of women with diabetes in pregnancy.

Improving management of glucose control during pregnancy by focusing support on high-risk women and by ensuring consistent and high levels of uptake of digital glucose monitoring technology.

Be an autonomous practitioner within the team.

Refer as appropriate to the multidisciplinary team.

Assist with review of women with diabetes in pregnancy across all areas.

Comply with Trust Policies regarding conduct and performance.

To work with our senior midwifery team in the development of a safety culture.

Provide, on a regular basis, constructive and positive feedback. Identify and disseminate learning from outcomes.

To work in collaboration with colleagues throughout the service to ensure safe birth outcomes.

Act as a role model demonstrating clinical leadership and midwifery expertise.

Provide enhanced teaching and additional support to staff to gain relevant competencies.

Assist with investigation of incidents, implementing any recommendations in line with the PSIRF model.

Promote evidence-based practice throughout the maternity service.

Work with the midwifery management and education team towards achieving corporate standards as well as meeting the relevant national and local criteria.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four corevalues:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

370-NAM7MID-2112

Job locations

Warrington and Halton Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see job description and person specification for full role responsibilities and requirements***

Job description Job responsibilities ***Please see job description and person specification for full role responsibilities and requirements***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Midwife with current NMC registration
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification/mentorship

Desirable

• o Relevant specialty related qualification/module
• oStudy at master's level
• oV300 Non-Medical Prescribing

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum of 3 years clinical post registration experience in Midwifery
• oWorked in specialist diabetic role or has speciality knowledge and experience
• oCurrent clinical experience in acute hospital /Community setting.
• oExperience of providing formal teaching development to staff /colleagues
• oExperience of working as part of the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• oExperience of audit/research
• oExperience of guideline development
• oEvidence of implementing change in clinical practice

Skills

Essential

• oExpert Knowledge in Diabetes
• oAbility to analyses problems and implements appropriate solutions.
• oKnowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• oExcellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• oAbility to critically analyse data.
• oAn understanding of the key issues and challenges in Saving Babies Lives care bundle V3.
• oEffective leadership skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Midwife with current NMC registration Recognised teaching/assessing qualification/mentorship Desirable o Relevant specialty related qualification/module oStudy at master's level oV300 Non-Medical Prescribing Experience Essential oMinimum of 3 years clinical post registration experience in Midwifery oWorked in specialist diabetic role or has speciality knowledge and experience oCurrent clinical experience in acute hospital /Community setting. oExperience of providing formal teaching development to staff /colleagues oExperience of working as part of the multidisciplinary team Desirable oExperience of audit/research oExperience of guideline development oEvidence of implementing change in clinical practice Skills Essential oExpert Knowledge in Diabetes oAbility to analyses problems and implements appropriate solutions. oKnowledge of current clinical and professional issues oExcellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills Desirable oAbility to critically analyse data. oAn understanding of the key issues and challenges in Saving Babies Lives care bundle V3. oEffective leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunities and are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated staff nurses to join our team working within the 33 bedded acute surgical ward. Applicants should want to provide high quality, safe and sustainable care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative Band 5 Staff Nurses who thrive in a challenging environment and are keen to make a positive impact on patient care.

If this is you, we would love for you to join our team on Ward A4, with our already established team.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, time management and organisational skills and display a genuine passion for nursing.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

370-NAM5A4-2290

Job locations

Warrington and Halton Hospitals

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of patients at all times and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, whilst evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy.The post holder will support staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the Trust. You will be required to workas a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.The post holder will always work within the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of patients at all times and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, whilst evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy.The post holder will support staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the Trust. You will be required to workas a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.The post holder will always work within the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a clinical area
• Experience in delivering patient care

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree or relevant experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working within a clinical area Experience in delivering patient care Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree or relevant experience Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospitals

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospitals

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Fantastic opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our teams across Adult UEC, Medical and Surgical departments at Warrington Hospital.

Successful applicants will be professional, motivated and reliable and will strive to deliver care and treatment that results in positive outcomes and experiences for those requiring our care.

Our fast paced working environment and supportive team are suitable for newly qualified staff as well as experienced nurses. Our team will support you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to practice effectively within your current role, and as means to progressing towards future career aspirations.

Main duties of the job

1. Be accountable for performing regular assessments on patient needs, to plan, implement and evaluate care delivery and be adaptable to changing health care requirements.
2. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives and carers to always ensure their involvement in the decisions about treatment, planning and the delivery of their care.
3. You will take responsibility for working collaboratively with your team, other professionals and agencies to always ensure the patient's needs are met, especially in relation to their on-going health care needs, their transfer and their discharge planning.
4. Be accountable for ensuring your daily practice fulfils your professional requirements as outlined by the NMC code of conduct and guiding documents.
5. Be accountable for maintaining your active status on the NMC register.
6. You will actively participate in patient and public involvement activities.
7. All employees have the responsibility to comply with the Trusts Infection Control and Prevention policies and procedures at all times. Strict adherence to effective hand hygiene is essential.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application