Job summary
The Preterm Surveillance Clinic is a specialist clinic which monitors and treats woman who are at higher risk of spontaneous early preterm (premature) birth between (24 and 34 weeks of pregnancy) or late miscarriage (pregnancy loss between 14 and 24 weeks pregnancy).This clinic is led by consultant obstetricians, assisted by band 6 midwife, sonographers and MCA's. This clinic provides continuity to families with a wide range of risk factors for preterm birth, in a clinic setting
The post will involve working in a small team to aid the efficient running of the preterm surveillance clinic. The team aim to make a difference in the rates of premature births at the Rosie, identifying risk factors, monitoring by cervical sonography, and offering treatment if necessary to those at risk of preterm birth.
You will be warm and welcoming to families attending the clinic. You will work closely with the Consultants, and Midwife, with an attention to detail with Epic and Astraia documentation
You will be organised and efficient, and aid in collection, ordering, and review of clinical specimens
It is an exciting time for the clinic, with advances in Fetal Fibronectin soon to be brought in to the clinical pathway, to aid identification of those most at risk of preterm birth.
Main duties of the job
- Working as a team liaising with consultants, sonographer, clinic midwife and MCA's
- Be part of the team welcoming families to clinic in sensitive circumstances.
- Chaperoning the consultants and sonographers, whilst carrying out transvaginal scans of the cervix and assisting where necessary
- Entering results and findings from consultant/ sonographer appointment onto EPIC and Astraia
- Handling and labelling of specimens such as MSU, LVS, fetal fibronectin
- Requesting investigations on epic
- To make client appointments in line with agreed care pathways and guidelines and record these in the agreed manner
- Reviewing investigation results, and forwarding abnormal results to the midwife and consultants for timely review and treatment
- Requesting booking of cervical cerclage removal procedure with Sara ward
- Preparing the clinic rooms and replenishment of clinic stock.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12th July 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on 24th July 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 12th July 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on 24th July 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in health care or health care experience
- Maths and English GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of the Care Certificate or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with members of the public
Desirable
- Previous experience in a maternity setting and aware of the principles of woman and Family centred care.
Knowledge
Essential
- The applicant possesses generalised knowledge to inform their understanding of the job role and specific knowledge related to tasks or activities within their scope of role. They must demonstrate an awareness of contemporary public health and health promotion initiatives, including where legal and ethical issues are relevant to their scope of role.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training and courses within maternity
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with service users and their families, with varying levels of understanding
- Flexibility and team participation
- Basic IT skills- ability to use keyboard or willingness to develop
- Demonstrates effective application of problem solving and planning skills and a broad skill base related to their practice
Desirable
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and excel
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in health care or health care experience
- Maths and English GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of the Care Certificate or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working with members of the public
Desirable
- Previous experience in a maternity setting and aware of the principles of woman and Family centred care.
Knowledge
Essential
- The applicant possesses generalised knowledge to inform their understanding of the job role and specific knowledge related to tasks or activities within their scope of role. They must demonstrate an awareness of contemporary public health and health promotion initiatives, including where legal and ethical issues are relevant to their scope of role.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake training and courses within maternity
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with service users and their families, with varying levels of understanding
- Flexibility and team participation
- Basic IT skills- ability to use keyboard or willingness to develop
- Demonstrates effective application of problem solving and planning skills and a broad skill base related to their practice
Desirable
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and excel
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable
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).