Job summary
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 NIPE Lead Midwife to lead the delivery of the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) screening programme at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Maternity Unit.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for coordinating and delivering a high-quality, compliant NIPE service in line with national screening standards. You will provide expert clinical leadership, ensure robust failsafe systems are in place, oversee performance against national KPIs, and support the education and development of midwives and medical staff undertaking NIPE examinations.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a registered midwife and qualified NIPE practitioner, with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to family-centred, evidence-based care. You will be confident working autonomously while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams across maternity, neonatal services and screening programmes.
UCLH offers an inclusive, supportive working environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to work within one of the UK's leading maternity services.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery o Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals o University College Hospital Grafton Way Building o Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine o University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre o The Hospital for Tropical Diseases o University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered midwife
- oMentorship/SSSA qualification
- oRecognised leadership training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience as a NIPE practitioner
- oDemonstrates excellent clinical skills with a commitment to family-centred care.
- oAwareness and application of research-based practice
- oProven managerial experience across all areas of midwifery care, including recruitment, development, and performance management
- oExperience in prioritising workloads, working on own initiative, and managing team workloads effectively.
- oUnderstanding and engagement with clinical governance and quality issues (e.g., benchmarking).
- oExperience in developing mechanisms for financial control and cost-effectiveness
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oSound knowledge of current midwifery issues and their local and national relevance
- oIn-depth understanding of safeguarding, including the provision of staff support
- oStrong skills in organisation, conflict resolution and negotiation, and complex problem-solving.
- oDemonstrates the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions
Communication
Essential
- oActs as a key communication resource within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective information sharing and collaboration
- oDemonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
- oDemonstrates strong interpersonal and non-verbal communication skills.
- oExcellent IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office Software (Excel, MS Teams, Word etc)
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oProvides supervision and support to staff, fostering a psychologically safe and inclusive working environment
- oActively engages in knowledge sharing and contributes to continuous improvement across the organisation
- oActively seeks, monitors, and evaluates feedback from staff and patients to inform service improvement.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work flexibly to support in the clinical area as required
- oEmploys effective strategies to manage stress and work pressures in a professional manner.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered midwife
- oMentorship/SSSA qualification
- oRecognised leadership training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience as a NIPE practitioner
- oDemonstrates excellent clinical skills with a commitment to family-centred care.
- oAwareness and application of research-based practice
- oProven managerial experience across all areas of midwifery care, including recruitment, development, and performance management
- oExperience in prioritising workloads, working on own initiative, and managing team workloads effectively.
- oUnderstanding and engagement with clinical governance and quality issues (e.g., benchmarking).
- oExperience in developing mechanisms for financial control and cost-effectiveness
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oSound knowledge of current midwifery issues and their local and national relevance
- oIn-depth understanding of safeguarding, including the provision of staff support
- oStrong skills in organisation, conflict resolution and negotiation, and complex problem-solving.
- oDemonstrates the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions
Communication
Essential
- oActs as a key communication resource within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective information sharing and collaboration
- oDemonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
- oDemonstrates strong interpersonal and non-verbal communication skills.
- oExcellent IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office Software (Excel, MS Teams, Word etc)
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oProvides supervision and support to staff, fostering a psychologically safe and inclusive working environment
- oActively engages in knowledge sharing and contributes to continuous improvement across the organisation
- oActively seeks, monitors, and evaluates feedback from staff and patients to inform service improvement.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work flexibly to support in the clinical area as required
- oEmploys effective strategies to manage stress and work pressures in a professional manner.
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
