Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Antenatal Screening Support Worker

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Job summary

To assist in the provision of high quality care to women and their families using the antenatal screening service, under the direction and supervision of the Antenatal Screening Coordinators.

Demonstrate a range of skills to meet the needs of women whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the department at all times.

Main duties of the job

To provide care and administration under the guidance and supervision of a registered midwife. Supporting women in their care during ultrasound scans and during the course of their antenatal screening journey. You will work as an integral part of a small team responsible for overseeing the administration and completion of antenatal screening, newborn blood spots, supporting the fetal medicine consultant ultrasound service and maintaining the standards set by Public Health England.

To assist with administration and non-nursing duties at the discretion of the Screening Coordinators, Antenatal Clinic Manager or Band 7 coordinator. To support the Antenatal Clinic in times of high acuity.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Details

Date posted

10 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

384-LM-EMF17615

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guidlford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Antenatal Screening Support Worker

Maternity Cover. Fixed Term until 28/2/26

Band 4 - 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

(Part time hours considered)

We are looking for an enthusiastic band 4 to join our Antenatal Screening Team.

The Antenatal Screening Support Worker is an integral role within the Antenatal & Newborn Screening pathway. Working in a small team, you will work with the Screening Coordinators to ensure a positive experience for those women requiring additional care from the fetal medicine consultants or additional screening due to high risk pregnancies.

This is a mainly administrative role and you should be organised & self-motivated, with excellent IT skills. You will undertake venepuncture for women/pregnant people and be involved in supporting women with complex pregnancies. If you enjoy the challenge of a busy fast paced ever changing environment then please apply to join our team and ensure safe and effective care for women in the antenatal screening pathway.

For more information, please contact Screening Coordinators: Elizabeth Rackliffe and Deana Frost Ext 6355

Job description

Job responsibilities

Antenatal Screening Support Worker

Maternity Cover. Fixed Term until 28/2/26

Band 4 - 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

(Part time hours considered)

We are looking for an enthusiastic band 4 to join our Antenatal Screening Team.

The Antenatal Screening Support Worker is an integral role within the Antenatal & Newborn Screening pathway. Working in a small team, you will work with the Screening Coordinators to ensure a positive experience for those women requiring additional care from the fetal medicine consultants or additional screening due to high risk pregnancies.

This is a mainly administrative role and you should be organised & self-motivated, with excellent IT skills. You will undertake venepuncture for women/pregnant people and be involved in supporting women with complex pregnancies. If you enjoy the challenge of a busy fast paced ever changing environment then please apply to join our team and ensure safe and effective care for women in the antenatal screening pathway.

For more information, please contact Screening Coordinators: Elizabeth Rackliffe and Deana Frost Ext 6355

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent work experience

Desirable

  • NHS Care Certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of acute hospital setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience in patient contact position
  • Knowledge of antenatal screening programmes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent work experience

Desirable

  • NHS Care Certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of acute hospital setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience in patient contact position
  • Knowledge of antenatal 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guidlford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guidlford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Kate Conway

01483571122

Details

Date posted

10 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

384-LM-EMF17615

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guidlford

GU2 7XX


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