Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the screening team on our Chelsea site for a 12 month period.
The Screening Coordinator - Antenatal and Newborn (ANNB) screening specialist midwife is responsible for the coordination of the national ANNB screening programmes at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. This varied role requires a good understanding of the screening programmes and the ability to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team, prioritise conflicting demands and use a wide range of IT systems.
Main duties of the job
The ANNB screening team oversee all screening tests in line with national guidance and manage antenatal screen positive results. This includes providing information and support to women/birthing people and their partners who are making complex decisions about diagnostic tests which may result in termination of pregnancy.
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical member of the Midwifery team. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to ensure delivery of high quality, safe, and compassionate evidence based care. They will work closely with others to ensure that care delivery takes place in a suitable and safe environment to support the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff, women, birthing people and families.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description Attached.
Responsible for the coordination of the national ANNB screening programmes at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Clinical leadership for the sickle cell and thalassaemia, fetal anomaly (trisomy) and newborn blood spot screening programmes at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Contact for external queries about local ANNB screening services and pathways.
Represent Trust at regional NHSE ANNB screening meetings.
Ensure a high standard of care is delivered in accordance with current policies and procedures for women, birthing people and their babies.
Monitor and maintain good standards of care, implementing recommendations from Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description Attached.
Responsible for the coordination of the national ANNB screening programmes at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Clinical leadership for the sickle cell and thalassaemia, fetal anomaly (trisomy) and newborn blood spot screening programmes at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Contact for external queries about local ANNB screening services and pathways.
Represent Trust at regional NHSE ANNB screening meetings.
Ensure a high standard of care is delivered in accordance with current policies and procedures for women, birthing people and their babies.
Monitor and maintain good standards of care, implementing recommendations from Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of post qualification education activity
- Teaching and assessing/mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Genetic Risk Assessment and Counselling Course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial recent experience of working as a Registered Midwife
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of working in a screening role
Desirable
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing individual performance
- Experience of presenting audit/information at external venues
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate difficult and sensitive information whilst remaining impartial and maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to explain antenatal screening results
- Clear understanding of the national antenatal and newborn screening programmes
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of post qualification education activity
- Teaching and assessing/mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Genetic Risk Assessment and Counselling Course
Experience
Essential
- Substantial recent experience of working as a Registered Midwife
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of working in a screening role
Desirable
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing individual performance
- Experience of presenting audit/information at external venues
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate difficult and sensitive information whilst remaining impartial and maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to explain antenatal screening results
- Clear understanding of the national antenatal and newborn screening programmes
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).