Job summary
The role of the Fetal Medicine Specialist Midwife is to co-ordinate the continuity of care and support of women (their partners and families) during screening for/diagnosis of fetal anomaly and/or high-risk pregnancy.
Main duties of the job
To ensure communication and information sharing systems supports access to high quality consultation between professionals and referral from one level of care to another as appropriate.
Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable for women and their families.
Establish methods to recording activity, monitoring success of maternal and fetal medicine interventions and informing other health professionals and commissioners.
Present findings at local and wider maternity forums on trends and outcomes and potential service requirements for this group.
Liaise with local and regional fetal medicine consultants and other specialist services including genetics, cardiology, oral-facial, paediatricians and blood transfusion services.
Enable transfers between services (internal and external) to be facilitated by establishing clear referral protocols.
Provide first line and ongoing counselling for women/birthing people and their families diagnosis of fetal anomaly.
Potential opportunity to support services for women that are at risk of pre-term birth.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent
- oCurrent professional portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development and further education
- oRegistered mentor
Desirable
- oLeadership knowledge or study
- oGenetic Counselling Qualification
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 3 years midwifery experience
- oAbility to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of safeguarding and midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
- oEvidence of relevant clinical update, including midwifery mandatory skills & drills and other regulatory mandatory training
- oHave worked in a multi-agency approach
- oUse of computerised information systems
Desirable
- oInvolvement with clinical audit and research
- oExperience/education in specialist subject
- oDemonstrable achievements in developing staff, changing clinical practice and pathways of care, organisational change, quality improvement, leadership and teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of NMC rules and standards
- oKnowledge of current research / reports / guidelines relating to maternity care and their implication
- oAware of current research / reports / guidelines relating to safeguarding
- oIn depth knowledge relating to management of suspected anomalies detected by the Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme, high risk results and maternal medicine including the impact on fetal well-being
- oDemonstrate awareness of clinical governance
- oAbility to demonstrate understanding of professional accountability and clinical governance
Desirable
- oInvolvement in participating in the production of evidence based guidelines / policies & audit
Key Skills
Essential
- oAble to carry out the full range of midwifery skills in accordance with job description
- oEffective organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
- oWell -developed interpersonal skills
- oExcellent verbal and professional standard written, presentation and communication skills
- oComputer literate, including analysis of data
- oDemonstrate emotional resilience in working on cases with high levels of social distress
- oAble to support others and mentor in the learning environment
- oAble to practise in all clinical areas in accordance with NMC Rules and Standards
- oAbility to maintain and present data relating to this area of service
- oAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
Desirable
- oExperience of teach and presentation to multi -disciplinary forums
- oPractical experience of audit implementation and review
Other
Essential
- oComplete understanding of NWAFT Trust Values and to always demonstrate when dealing with patients, visitors and colleagues
- oProfessional appearance and demeanour
- oPan site working required with flexibility in relation to hours to support service need
- oSatisfactory enhanced DBS check against vulnerable groups barred lists
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent
- oCurrent professional portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development and further education
- oRegistered mentor
Desirable
- oLeadership knowledge or study
- oGenetic Counselling Qualification
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 3 years midwifery experience
- oAbility to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of safeguarding and midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
- oEvidence of relevant clinical update, including midwifery mandatory skills & drills and other regulatory mandatory training
- oHave worked in a multi-agency approach
- oUse of computerised information systems
Desirable
- oInvolvement with clinical audit and research
- oExperience/education in specialist subject
- oDemonstrable achievements in developing staff, changing clinical practice and pathways of care, organisational change, quality improvement, leadership and teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of NMC rules and standards
- oKnowledge of current research / reports / guidelines relating to maternity care and their implication
- oAware of current research / reports / guidelines relating to safeguarding
- oIn depth knowledge relating to management of suspected anomalies detected by the Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme, high risk results and maternal medicine including the impact on fetal well-being
- oDemonstrate awareness of clinical governance
- oAbility to demonstrate understanding of professional accountability and clinical governance
Desirable
- oInvolvement in participating in the production of evidence based guidelines / policies & audit
Key Skills
Essential
- oAble to carry out the full range of midwifery skills in accordance with job description
- oEffective organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
- oWell -developed interpersonal skills
- oExcellent verbal and professional standard written, presentation and communication skills
- oComputer literate, including analysis of data
- oDemonstrate emotional resilience in working on cases with high levels of social distress
- oAble to support others and mentor in the learning environment
- oAble to practise in all clinical areas in accordance with NMC Rules and Standards
- oAbility to maintain and present data relating to this area of service
- oAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
Desirable
- oExperience of teach and presentation to multi -disciplinary forums
- oPractical experience of audit implementation and review
Other
Essential
- oComplete understanding of NWAFT Trust Values and to always demonstrate when dealing with patients, visitors and colleagues
- oProfessional appearance and demeanour
- oPan site working required with flexibility in relation to hours to support service need
- oSatisfactory enhanced DBS check against vulnerable groups barred lists
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
