Job summary
The Failsafe Officer will ensure that robust, high quality failsafe systems are in place for large and complex Antenatal and Newborn Screening (ANNB) programmes. The post holder will support the Screening Co-Ordinator in ensuring that the ANNB screening service is continuously developed and delivered in accordance with the Failsafe requirements outlined by the National Screening Committee to the population of pregnant birthing people and newborn babies.
Base location: St Mary's Maternity Hospital (move to Bournemouth in April 2025)
Interview date: 20 January 2025
Main duties of the job
- To work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure eligible women are offered timely antenatal and newborn screening in line with national and local guidance.
- To oversee the input of information, including examinations, results and appointment to ensure they are accurately entered onto local and national databased via failsafe processes.
- To implement and carry out failsafe checks for the ANNB Screening Programmes under the supervision of the ANNB Screen Co-Ordinator.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during April 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate toBournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE in Math and English Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- NVQ 3 Business Administration or Team Leadership or Customer Care or equivalent qualification / experience.
- RSA III or equivalent level of skill gained through experience or alternative qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with Data collation and analysis.
- Significant clerical/administrative experience within customer care environment or similar.
- Experience of working under pressure.
- Experience of working as part of a team in a mutli-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Previous Experience of working in the NHS
Technical Skills
Essential
- Excellent Written/verbal communication skills
- Advanced keyboard & Computer Skills (Microsoft office)
- Ability to work using own initiative with excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and work to deadlines.
- Ability to exercise judgement and take responsibility for actions.
- Able to promote good working relationships amongst team, colleagues and clinical staff.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the five National Antenatal and Newborn Screening Programmes
- Good working knowledge of Maternity digital systems
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE in Math and English Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- NVQ 3 Business Administration or Team Leadership or Customer Care or equivalent qualification / experience.
- RSA III or equivalent level of skill gained through experience or alternative qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with Data collation and analysis.
- Significant clerical/administrative experience within customer care environment or similar.
- Experience of working under pressure.
- Experience of working as part of a team in a mutli-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Previous Experience of working in the NHS
Technical Skills
Essential
- Excellent Written/verbal communication skills
- Advanced keyboard & Computer Skills (Microsoft office)
- Ability to work using own initiative with excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and work to deadlines.
- Ability to exercise judgement and take responsibility for actions.
- Able to promote good working relationships amongst team, colleagues and clinical staff.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the five National Antenatal and Newborn Screening Programmes
- Good working knowledge of Maternity digital systems
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.
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).
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.
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).
