Job summary
This post requires a high level of experience and expertise, due to the high volume of referrals it receives and the unpredictable complexities presented to it.
The role will include both clinical and day to day responsibilities and the job description outlines some of the main areas of responsibility for the post. However, this is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change depending upon departmental requirements.
You will be required to work within the Fetal Medicine Department, which promotes the Trust's values, objectives, priorities and high performance standards both individually and as a team. Hence, the Trust's success is dependent on all staff to play an active role to make sure that the existing good practice is universally embedded within the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Take responsibility for the co-ordination of consultant-led lists, ensuring that the appropriate information is attached to each patient and to assist the lead consultant or midwife in invasive procedures as required.
To take continuing responsibility with the consultant-led lists and ensure that any antenatal care, referrals, plans of care are completed and sent to the necessary location as required.
To support women with highly specialist information and counselling when a fetal abnormality is suspected or diagnosed.
To be involved in the provision of counselling, specialist information and provide continuing support for women considering or undergoing termination of pregnancy for abnormality.
For those women who are recalled following biochemical screening tests you will have to work closely with the antenatal screening service. Therefore, be able to facilitate their care appropriately within the Fetal Medicine Department.
Responsible for sharing information of normal and abnormal results to women and their local trusts following an invasive procedure in an expeditious manner.
To triage referrals and support administration staff in allocating women on to the appropriate lists and ensure that these women are aware of their appointments.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Minimum 3 years as Band 6 Midwife
- Teaching and presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of medical conditions affecting pregnancy
- Experience of working within a wide range of professional groups
- To be able to take responsibility for a clinical caseload, including decision making, use of initiative and awareness of professional limitations
Desirable
- To possess a basic knowledge/understanding of fetal medicine. E.g. oCommon fetal abnormalities oScreening/diagnostic tests oInvasive procedures/treatments oChromosomes & genetics
- Possess any knowledge/experience that will complement the fetal medicine service
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant National Standards and guidelines
- Awareness of Government and political influences
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills and to be able to make appropriate decisions in an emergency
- Be able to present information to a multidisciplinary team
- Perform daily checklists and display good organisational skills required in the day to day running of a department
- Ability to deal with difficult situations/people and reduce conflict
- Good knowledge of IT and use of keyboard skills
- Good hand to eye co-ordination essential for assisting in pre-natal interventions
Desirable
- Participate in research and clinical audit Contribute to local, national guidelines and policies involved with the strategic planning of the fetal medicine service
- Knowledge of Viewpoint 6 system Knowledge of Badger net system
- Excellent phlebotomy skills and knowledge of bloods tests performed within fetal medicine
Approach/Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Ability to work within a team working environment
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- oFriendly, caring, kind and has a cheerful attitude oApproachable oMotivated oRespectful of difficult decisions made by women and their families
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Minimum 3 years as Band 6 Midwife
- Teaching and presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of medical conditions affecting pregnancy
- Experience of working within a wide range of professional groups
- To be able to take responsibility for a clinical caseload, including decision making, use of initiative and awareness of professional limitations
Desirable
- To possess a basic knowledge/understanding of fetal medicine. E.g. oCommon fetal abnormalities oScreening/diagnostic tests oInvasive procedures/treatments oChromosomes & genetics
- Possess any knowledge/experience that will complement the fetal medicine service
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant National Standards and guidelines
- Awareness of Government and political influences
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills and to be able to make appropriate decisions in an emergency
- Be able to present information to a multidisciplinary team
- Perform daily checklists and display good organisational skills required in the day to day running of a department
- Ability to deal with difficult situations/people and reduce conflict
- Good knowledge of IT and use of keyboard skills
- Good hand to eye co-ordination essential for assisting in pre-natal interventions
Desirable
- Participate in research and clinical audit Contribute to local, national guidelines and policies involved with the strategic planning of the fetal medicine service
- Knowledge of Viewpoint 6 system Knowledge of Badger net system
- Excellent phlebotomy skills and knowledge of bloods tests performed within fetal medicine
Approach/Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- Ability to work within a team working environment
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- oFriendly, caring, kind and has a cheerful attitude oApproachable oMotivated oRespectful of difficult decisions made by women and their families
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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