Job summary
The post holder will provide care, support and information to women and their families pertaining to the Antenatal and Newborn Screening service. They will provide clinical expertise, professional direction and leadership to the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will ensure the provision and continuing effectiveness of the Antenatal and Newborn Screening service for the Trust, in line with the National Screening Committee recommendations.
They will ensure national Antenatal and Newborn Screening targets are achieved by ongoing audit and be responsible for the development of a sensitive systematic approach to the management and counselling of women receiving screening and high risk results, or the diagnosis of an abnormality of the baby.
The post holder will provide care, support and information to women and their families pertaining to the Antenatal and Newborn Screening service. They will provide clinical expertise, professional direction and leadership to the multi-disciplinary team.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure the provision and continuing effectiveness of the Antenatal and Newborn Screening service for the Trust, in line with the National Screening Committee recommendations.
They will ensure national Antenatal and Newborn Screening targets are achieved by ongoing audit and be responsible for the development of a sensitive systematic approach to the management and counselling of women receiving screening and high risk results, or the diagnosis of an abnormality of the baby.
See JD for further details
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife with extensive midwifery experience
- oRelevant Degree or equivalent.
- oAssessor/mentorship course or equivalent
- oEvidence of professional development.
Desirable
- oHas or working towards a post graduate degree / masters.
- oCounselling qualification
- oKnowledge of genetics.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge of procedures and practices within the screening agenda underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
- oCounselling skills.
- oKnowledge of National Antenatal and Newborn Screening programme.
- oKnowledge and an understanding of current professional issues pertaining to Antenatal and Newborn Screening programmes.
- oEffective communicator both written and verbal
- oAbility to take managerial and professional responsibility for a ward area/team and staff.
- oDemonstrate good leadership and organisation skills
- oAbility to work autonomously.
Desirable
- oHas an in depth knowledge of the principles and recommendations of current professional issues.
- oKnowledge of research methodology
Experience
Essential
- oAt least three years midwifery experience at Band 6.
- oGood levels of theoretical and practical experience of management/clinical skills.
- oExperienced in teaching students and all grades of staff in formal and informal settings.
- Has all round midwifery experience and be skilled and experienced in all required competencies.
Desirable
- oHave experience of midwifery process
- oHas experience of midwifery related research and/or audit.
- oHas experience of midwifery related research and/or audit.
- oExperience of working in Antenatal & Newborn Screening team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a non-judgemental approach
- Embraces diversity with insight and integrity
- Enthusiastic about midwifery issues and improving practice and standards of care
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current professional issues
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife with extensive midwifery experience
- oRelevant Degree or equivalent.
- oAssessor/mentorship course or equivalent
- oEvidence of professional development.
Desirable
- oHas or working towards a post graduate degree / masters.
- oCounselling qualification
- oKnowledge of genetics.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge of procedures and practices within the screening agenda underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
- oCounselling skills.
- oKnowledge of National Antenatal and Newborn Screening programme.
- oKnowledge and an understanding of current professional issues pertaining to Antenatal and Newborn Screening programmes.
- oEffective communicator both written and verbal
- oAbility to take managerial and professional responsibility for a ward area/team and staff.
- oDemonstrate good leadership and organisation skills
- oAbility to work autonomously.
Desirable
- oHas an in depth knowledge of the principles and recommendations of current professional issues.
- oKnowledge of research methodology
Experience
Essential
- oAt least three years midwifery experience at Band 6.
- oGood levels of theoretical and practical experience of management/clinical skills.
- oExperienced in teaching students and all grades of staff in formal and informal settings.
- Has all round midwifery experience and be skilled and experienced in all required competencies.
Desirable
- oHave experience of midwifery process
- oHas experience of midwifery related research and/or audit.
- oHas experience of midwifery related research and/or audit.
- oExperience of working in Antenatal & Newborn Screening team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a non-judgemental approach
- Embraces diversity with insight and integrity
- Enthusiastic about midwifery issues and improving practice and standards of care
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current professional issues
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
