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NUH Maternity is undergoing an exciting transformation and we are delighted to offer this fantastic opportunity to join the Fetal medicine team.
You will provide a full range of screening, diagnostic and therapeutic services supported by multi-disciplinary counselling for families who are faced with potential fetal/ neonatal complications.
Main duties of the job
Due to retirement within the team the Fetal Medicine team are looking to recruit an experienced midwife with an interest in Fetal Medicine
To contribute to the development and delivery of high quality midwifery services in line with professional and government policy.
To deliver, as part of the multidisciplinary team, safe, evidence based midwifery care to women and their families throughout the antenatal period.
To work within the national screening committee standards supporting women and families through the screening pathway .
Provided counselling around screening tests, diagnostic procedures and procedures following pregnancy loss.
Receive referrals from ultrasound scan where fetal anomalies have been detected and plan appropriate care.
To promote health and social well-being, contributing to the reduction in health inequality through the provision of a range of health education and social care advice for women and their families.
About us
With over 18,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time to Join NUH as we continue to develop our maternity service which is co-designed with our staff and the woman and families that we care for.
Part time - 19 hours per week
Take responsibility for the co-ordination of consultant-led lists, ensuring that the appropriate information is accessible for each patient.
Provided counselling around screening tests, diagnostic procedures and procedures following pregnancy loss.
Receive referrals from ultrasound scan where fetal anomalies have been detected and plan appropriate care.
Support women with highly specialist information and counselling when a fetal anomaly is suspected or diagnosed.
Provide ongoing support and liaison to parents considering, or undergoing termination of pregnancy for abnormality including assisting with feticide procedures.
Act as an advocate for parents and support informed choice regarding prenatal tests and subsequent decisions.
Responsible for sharing information of normal and abnormal results to women and their local trusts following an invasive procedure in a timely manner.
Provide information regarding fetal abnormality or loss, including details of relevant support organisations.
Assist with a range of Fetal Medicine procedures such as diagnostic tests, amniocentesis drainage and in-utero fetal blood transfusions.
Actively contribute to the development of patient information leaflets, such as those concerning prenatal tests and fetal anomalies.
Support the development of new team members and students.
Communicate effectively and confidently with other members of the wider antenatal services teams.
Demonstrate effective multi-disciplinary team working skills and the ability to ensure agreed objectives are achieved.
Contribute to the performance management of the Fetal Medicine Services by ensuring data collection and audit information is submitted in a timely manner.
Participate in team meetings and act as a representative for Fetal and Maternal Medicine.
To make considered judgements about how to act, to safeguard and promote a child or young person's welfare and be able to instigate measures to reduce the risk of child abuse occurring
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time to Join NUH as we continue to develop our maternity service which is co-designed with our staff and the woman and families that we care for.
Part time - 19 hours per week
Take responsibility for the co-ordination of consultant-led lists, ensuring that the appropriate information is accessible for each patient.
Provided counselling around screening tests, diagnostic procedures and procedures following pregnancy loss.
Receive referrals from ultrasound scan where fetal anomalies have been detected and plan appropriate care.
Support women with highly specialist information and counselling when a fetal anomaly is suspected or diagnosed.
Provide ongoing support and liaison to parents considering, or undergoing termination of pregnancy for abnormality including assisting with feticide procedures.
Act as an advocate for parents and support informed choice regarding prenatal tests and subsequent decisions.
Responsible for sharing information of normal and abnormal results to women and their local trusts following an invasive procedure in a timely manner.
Provide information regarding fetal abnormality or loss, including details of relevant support organisations.
Assist with a range of Fetal Medicine procedures such as diagnostic tests, amniocentesis drainage and in-utero fetal blood transfusions.
Actively contribute to the development of patient information leaflets, such as those concerning prenatal tests and fetal anomalies.
Support the development of new team members and students.
Communicate effectively and confidently with other members of the wider antenatal services teams.
Demonstrate effective multi-disciplinary team working skills and the ability to ensure agreed objectives are achieved.
Contribute to the performance management of the Fetal Medicine Services by ensuring data collection and audit information is submitted in a timely manner.
Participate in team meetings and act as a representative for Fetal and Maternal Medicine.
To make considered judgements about how to act, to safeguard and promote a child or young person's welfare and be able to instigate measures to reduce the risk of child abuse occurring
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered and practicing midwife.
- Mentorship qualification/ SSSA training
Desirable
- Degree or similar level of study
- Antenatal Screening Committee online Antenatal and Newborn Screening Module
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all aspects of midwifery care
- Be able to take responsibility for decision making and use own initiative
- Awareness of professional responsibility.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of NHS and Trust priorities and vision
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
- Possess a basic knowledge/ understanding of Fetal Medicine
- Common fetal abnormalities
- Screening/ diagnostic tests
- Invasive procedures/treatments
- Chromosomes and genetics
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Is able to establish and maintain communication with women and their families
- Able to communicate effectively and present information to a multidisciplinary team.
- Documentation is presented clearly and is in keeping with the NMC guidelines
Desirable
- Evidence/ participation in audit or research.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Competency at a level of NMC standards of proficiency.
- Knowledge of national strategies regarding Fetal Medicine.
- Knowledge of National Screening Committee Antenatal Screening Program.
- Able to deal with difficult situations/ people and reduce conflict.
- Respectful of difficult decisions made by women and their families.
Desirable
- Experience/ participation in audit or research.
- Evidence of teaching/ mentoring.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to respond, prioritise and analyse complex problems/ situations relating to the care of mothers and ensure effective interventions are put in place.
- Demonstrates effective time management skills.
- Able to lead a team efficiently and effectively to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
Desirable
- Evidence of leading a team in a clinical setting
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to work on both campuses
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medway Maternity and viewpoint
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts
Essential
- Flexibility of working days
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered and practicing midwife.
- Mentorship qualification/ SSSA training
Desirable
- Degree or similar level of study
- Antenatal Screening Committee online Antenatal and Newborn Screening Module
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all aspects of midwifery care
- Be able to take responsibility for decision making and use own initiative
- Awareness of professional responsibility.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of NHS and Trust priorities and vision
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
- Possess a basic knowledge/ understanding of Fetal Medicine
- Common fetal abnormalities
- Screening/ diagnostic tests
- Invasive procedures/treatments
- Chromosomes and genetics
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Is able to establish and maintain communication with women and their families
- Able to communicate effectively and present information to a multidisciplinary team.
- Documentation is presented clearly and is in keeping with the NMC guidelines
Desirable
- Evidence/ participation in audit or research.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Competency at a level of NMC standards of proficiency.
- Knowledge of national strategies regarding Fetal Medicine.
- Knowledge of National Screening Committee Antenatal Screening Program.
- Able to deal with difficult situations/ people and reduce conflict.
- Respectful of difficult decisions made by women and their families.
Desirable
- Experience/ participation in audit or research.
- Evidence of teaching/ mentoring.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to respond, prioritise and analyse complex problems/ situations relating to the care of mothers and ensure effective interventions are put in place.
- Demonstrates effective time management skills.
- Able to lead a team efficiently and effectively to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
Desirable
- Evidence of leading a team in a clinical setting
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to work on both campuses
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medway Maternity and viewpoint
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts
Essential
- Flexibility of working days
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).