Job summary
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) Senior Midwife Coordinator, Band 7 (18.75 - 37.5 hrs/week)
Are you ready to take the next step in your midwifery career and join our dynamic team in St George's Antenatal and Fetal Evaluation (SAFE) testing service at St. George's Hospital? Do you have the motivation, vision, and foresight to join the team, leading in the provision of a high throughput service in Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in collaboration with the SAFE test laboratory?
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, dynamic midwife who is knowledgeable in prenatal screening and care and will provide support, education and leadership to the midwifery staff, whilst working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and maintaining your own clinical skills.
The person appointed to this role will have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the Trust vision which is one of:
A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognized programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We offer a comprehensive orientation package, annual mandatory updates and on-going support with professional development. We welcome applications from candidates that would like to work part time (min. 18.75 Hrs/pw) and with flexibility.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven experience in working in screening and fetal medicine services within maternity care. You will lead with audits and service improvements; provide teaching and support clinicians using the SAFE test service, work with the laboratory operational lead to meet KPI's and support the day-to-day service. It is essential that you bring a flexible and adaptable approach to meet with the challenge of this role, supporting the multi-professional team in personalising care, enhancing quality and improving the patient experience. A full description of the position is provided in the attached job description.
The SAFE Test laboratory is part of the St George's Genomics Service and has been in operation since 2015 as a joint venture with St George's Fetal Medicine Unit. The service operates from a purpose built laboratory and is currently accredited by UKAS to ISO 15189.
St George's Genomics Service is part of the wider South East Genomics Laboratory Hub, working to deliver genomics services to the South West London region.
All applications should be made on-line. Please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying, and that your supporting statement reflects these criteria.
About us
St George's maternity unit provides care to over 5000 women each year. We take great pride in promoting midwifery by delivering holistic woman-centred care to our diverse local community. The enthusiastic midwifery and obstetric teams work together to meet the specific needs of women who come from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We strive to normalise the pregnancy and birth experience for women with both high and low risk pregnancies, excelling in the provision of high-risk care for women who need it, while actively increasing our home birth rate and the option of giving birth in the midwifery led unit.
Please refer to the provided Job description for further information about the organisation or visit our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the provided Job Description for further details on the specific duties and requirements for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the provided Job Description for further details on the specific duties and requirements for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
- Experience in relevant clinical area. Previous experience in Fetal Medicine and Day Assessment essential.
- Also essential basic knowledge of Obstetric Ultrasound. Good knowledge of the purpose and risk of invasive prenatal diagnosis.
- Familiarity with using E3 and Viewpoint on the Fetal Medicine Databases.
- Knowledge of how to chase and acquire pregnancy outcomes from tertiary referrals.
- Must have good Word and Excel Computer Skills.
- Awareness of professional responsibilities.
- Knowledge of current midwifery issues.
- Ability to teach.
- Commitment to self-development.
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent with evidence of further professional development.
- Mentorship module or equivalent.
- Attended a clinical leadership programme.
- Demonstrate some experience of leadership
Organisational Management
Essential
- Evidence of leadership roles and skills.
- Ability to prioritise own work load and that of other staff.
- Be computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing a change in practice.
- Ability to manage change at ward/department level
- Attended IPR course.
Education & Research
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practice to improve and maintain recruitment to already established and new Research Projects in Fetal Medicine
- Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for students and of creating a positive learning environment.
- Has knowledge of performance review
Desirable
- Education qualification
- Evidence of audit or research project
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring
General & Personal
Essential
- Excellent Communication and inter-personal skills
- Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical specialty
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to woman centred care
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs and able to use own initiative
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Able to demonstrate that can learn lessons from mistakes
- Professional appearance and manner
- Advocacy skills
- Reliable
- Able to carry out all duties of the Midwifery post
- Must demonstrate the trust values of excellent, kind, responsible and respectful
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
- Valid driving licence if community post
- Evidence of acting up in absence of manager
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
- Experience in relevant clinical area. Previous experience in Fetal Medicine and Day Assessment essential.
- Also essential basic knowledge of Obstetric Ultrasound. Good knowledge of the purpose and risk of invasive prenatal diagnosis.
- Familiarity with using E3 and Viewpoint on the Fetal Medicine Databases.
- Knowledge of how to chase and acquire pregnancy outcomes from tertiary referrals.
- Must have good Word and Excel Computer Skills.
- Awareness of professional responsibilities.
- Knowledge of current midwifery issues.
- Ability to teach.
- Commitment to self-development.
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent with evidence of further professional development.
- Mentorship module or equivalent.
- Attended a clinical leadership programme.
- Demonstrate some experience of leadership
Organisational Management
Essential
- Evidence of leadership roles and skills.
- Ability to prioritise own work load and that of other staff.
- Be computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing a change in practice.
- Ability to manage change at ward/department level
- Attended IPR course.
Education & Research
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practice to improve and maintain recruitment to already established and new Research Projects in Fetal Medicine
- Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for students and of creating a positive learning environment.
- Has knowledge of performance review
Desirable
- Education qualification
- Evidence of audit or research project
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring
General & Personal
Essential
- Excellent Communication and inter-personal skills
- Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical specialty
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to woman centred care
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs and able to use own initiative
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Able to demonstrate that can learn lessons from mistakes
- Professional appearance and manner
- Advocacy skills
- Reliable
- Able to carry out all duties of the Midwifery post
- Must demonstrate the trust values of excellent, kind, responsible and respectful
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
- Valid driving licence if community post
- Evidence of acting up in absence of manager
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).
