Band 6 Antenatal and Newborn Screening Midwife
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Job summary
We are excited to invite enthusiastic, motivated and passionate individuals to join our Antenatal and Newborn screening team at University Hospitals Birmingham. This is a permanent position within the screening team working 22.5 hours per week. The role is based at Heartlands hospital, however flexibility is required with travel to Good Hope and Solihull sites where necessary.
The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the maternity screening leads in the implementation and delivery of the antenatal and newborn screening programmes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real difference within maternal and neonatal care, offering exceptional support to women and their babies and providing information and counselling to women considering or undergoing prenatal tests. Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team is a vital part of the role, therefore this position requires excellent communication skills and a passion for excellence.
Our team offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development such as auditing, presentation and counselling skills. Knowledge of the antenatal and newborn screening programmes is advantageous, and we encourage midwives with an enthusiasm for screening and a drive to learn to apply for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinators in the implementation and delivery of the antenatal and newborn screening programmes. The day-to-day tasks will be varied, with a mix of clinical and computer based work.
Key responsibilities include;
*Demonstrate a knowledge of the Antenatal and Newborn screening programmes.
*Advocate for service users to ensure a service user focused approach to care.
*Perform phlebotomy when required for the facilitation of screening tests.
*Provide training and support for other healthcare professionals with regards to screening, for example at the mandatory training days. This may occasionally include travel to Good Hope or Solihull Hospitals.
*Ensure that appropriate advice, guidance and support is provided to all women undergoing screening.
*Ensure that results are interpreted accurately and necessary action is taken.
*Accurate record keeping of clinical assessments.
*Utilise language services to communicate with service users where required.
*Support families through the delivery of difficult news, providing sensitive and compassionate care.
*Demonstrate clear communication skills.
*Develop cooperative relationships with the multidisciplinary teams.
*Effectively manage own time and demonstrate the ability to prioritise tasks.
*Assist with auditing of the screening programmes.
*Undertake additional learning where required.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9016574
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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