Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and skilled midwife to join the Antenatal and New born screening team at the Royal Free Hospital. The post holder must have experience in using IT systems and knowledge of the antenatal and new born screening programmes. The post holder will also be required to cross-cover for the specialist midwives in their absences.
The post holder must ensure a high quality antenatal and new born screening service is provided for women and families within the resources available by developing, reviewing and implementing programmes in line with national evidence/recommendations on all areas covered by RFH.
This role is full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with no on-call commitments.
Main duties of the job
Provide and support antenatal screening at a service-based level within the maternity service.
To act as a Specialist Midwife in the field of antenatal and newborn screening and diagnosis.
To provide advice and assistance for health care professionals in the care of clients undergoing screening.
Have direct responsibility for overseeing the programme at local level and counselling women and their families concerning high risk results.
Provide professional clinical leadership supporting the delivery of evidenced based woman centred care in relation to antenatal and newborn screening.
Have the ability to influence decision making within the maternity service, at Trust level and with wider health care organisations who are involved in the screening process.
To work as a practising midwife within the maternity unit and provide cover for Fetal Medicine by working closely with Fetal Medicine Specialist midwife and consultant.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- First Degree or working towards in relevant subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
- NIPE trained or willingness to undertake NIPE course
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in all aspects of Midwifery Care
- Evidence of clinical competence
- Experience in the screening service
- Experience in developing and implementing guidelines
- Experience of data collection and analysis
- Solid experience in using IT systems (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good leadership skills
- Good counselling and listening skills
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Understanding of current issues in antenatal and newborn screening e.g. Failsafe systems, national standards
- Understanding and knowledge of key performance indicators in screening
- Demonstrates skills in IT systems and use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of change management
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to produce high standards of documentation
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Flexibility
- Work as a team
- Commitment to women- centered care
- Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- First Degree or working towards in relevant subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
- NIPE trained or willingness to undertake NIPE course
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in all aspects of Midwifery Care
- Evidence of clinical competence
- Experience in the screening service
- Experience in developing and implementing guidelines
- Experience of data collection and analysis
- Solid experience in using IT systems (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good leadership skills
- Good counselling and listening skills
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Understanding of current issues in antenatal and newborn screening e.g. Failsafe systems, national standards
- Understanding and knowledge of key performance indicators in screening
- Demonstrates skills in IT systems and use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of change management
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to produce high standards of documentation
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Flexibility
- Work as a team
- Commitment to women- centered care
- Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility
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).
