Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated midwife to join the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Team at Whipps Cross University Hospital to facilitate an efficient and caring service for our women and babies.
You will be supported to develop specialist skills and knowledge of all of the screening pathways, as well as leadership skills in this area. You will participate in data collection for Key Performance Indicators, mandatory teaching, auditing and will report on the effectiveness of the six screening programmes, in order to continually improve the service. The existing team have developed high quality screening pathways and are dedicated to making continued progress in this area. We look forward to meeting candidates who are also dedicated to improving patient care and experience through the work of the screening team.You will require good IT, phlebotomy and communication skills with the ability to work well with patients and the multidisciplinary teams.
The closing date for applications is Monday 20/10/2025 5pm.For further details / informal visits please contact: Folakemi Oginni, ANNB Screening Coordinator on 02085356530 or email: f.oginni@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post includes ensuring all women and babies are offered antenatal and newborn screening at the optimal time. In working with the multiprofessional team, the post holder will work to deliver the screening programmes effectively through the development and maintenance of effective failsafe processes. Where screening is completed and a high chance or positive result is received, the post holder will be involved in the counselling of women and their families with the result and any subsequent care that is offered. The role also includes aspects of the clinical care of women with infectious diseases in pregnancy,As the deputy screening coordinator you will work closely alongside the screening coordinator and the screening teams to ensure all antenatal and newborn screening programmes meet national standards.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuous professional updating
Desirable
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Working towards BSc
Communication
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills
- Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Promotion of health and well being and prevention of adverse effects on health and well being
Essential
- Ability to participate in health promotion activities to include antenatal classes/clinics
Desirable
- Has worked in a variety of settings using all midwifery skills for at least 12 months
Assessment and care planning to meet health and wellbeng needs
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Can show a non-judgmental approach to patient care
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients
- Able to analyse and interpret and action CTG recordings
- Able to use basic Adult and neonatal resuscitation skills
Protection of health and wellbeing
Essential
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Ability to work with others to produce detail plan to protect the health of Mother and Unborn child
Desirable
- Experience of caring for at risk / socially excluded patient.
Enablement to address health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate Midwifery care and procedures
Information, collection and analysis
Essential
- Can prove a sound computer literacy in Windows (Word and Excel) and Trust EPR systems Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
- Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuous professional updating
Desirable
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Working towards BSc
Communication
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills
- Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Promotion of health and well being and prevention of adverse effects on health and well being
Essential
- Ability to participate in health promotion activities to include antenatal classes/clinics
Desirable
- Has worked in a variety of settings using all midwifery skills for at least 12 months
Assessment and care planning to meet health and wellbeng needs
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Can show a non-judgmental approach to patient care
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients
- Able to analyse and interpret and action CTG recordings
- Able to use basic Adult and neonatal resuscitation skills
Protection of health and wellbeing
Essential
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Ability to work with others to produce detail plan to protect the health of Mother and Unborn child
Desirable
- Experience of caring for at risk / socially excluded patient.
Enablement to address health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate Midwifery care and procedures
Information, collection and analysis
Essential
- Can prove a sound computer literacy in Windows (Word and Excel) and Trust EPR systems Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
- Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
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).
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.
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).
