Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Midwife to join our Screening team as a Deputy Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator. Within this role you would support the delivery of the six national Antenatal and Screening (ANNB) pathways. You would work with the screening coordinator to facilitate expert screening discussion, discuss screening results/options and provide clinical care to families.
As part of the screening team, you will liaise with local and national multi-agency teams, including specialist consultants, sonographers, senior managers, laboratory staff, NHSE and PHE QA to implement and embed robust systems and processes which underpin the ANNB screening care pathways.
- Interview Date Friday, 10 May 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
- You will monitor screening results and discuss with women any high chance results, ensuring they are aware of all options regarding available further testing.
- You will perform NIPT testing for women and notify them of the results.
- You will deal with sensitive screening information regarding infectious diseases, specifically Hepatitis B and HIV.
- You will maintain all appropriate screening databases and will participate in the compilation of the monthly and quarterly KPI data reported to NHS England.
- You will participate in the training and education of staff as part of the mandatory training programme, as well as in response to any identified screening incidents/compliance.
- You will liaise with the multi-professional team to ensure all six ANNB screening pathways are delivered as recommended.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator to support the delivery of the 6 National Antenatal and Newborn screening pathways.
- Collation of data to inform the nationally required Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and annual data submissions is a key component of the role, as is assistance with screening audits to inform service provision.
- Works autonomously within NMC, Trust & Directorate Guidelines to provide total care to a defined number of women.
- To support the Antenatal and Newborn Screening coordinator to undertake training of staff for antenatal and newborn screening.
- To deputise for the Antenatal and Newborn screening coordinator in their absence.
- To provide support and expert advice to women throughout the antenatal and newborn screening pathways.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work with the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator to support the delivery of the 6 National Antenatal and Newborn screening pathways.
- Collation of data to inform the nationally required Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and annual data submissions is a key component of the role, as is assistance with screening audits to inform service provision.
- Works autonomously within NMC, Trust & Directorate Guidelines to provide total care to a defined number of women.
- To support the Antenatal and Newborn Screening coordinator to undertake training of staff for antenatal and newborn screening.
- To deputise for the Antenatal and Newborn screening coordinator in their absence.
- To provide support and expert advice to women throughout the antenatal and newborn screening pathways.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife (RM)
- Meet NMC requirements for Practice Assessor/supervisor
Desirable
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 6 Midwife leading to autonomous practice
- Competent to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of current nursing / midwifery issues
- Ability to work within acute and primary healthcare settings
- Understanding of the legal framework around Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
- A working knowledge of clinical governance
- An understanding of public health issues
- An awareness of training requirements for Student Midwives
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to exercise professional accountability
- Excellent time management skills
- Embraces concept of multidisciplinary working
- Positive approach to change
- Act as a role model for junior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife (RM)
- Meet NMC requirements for Practice Assessor/supervisor
Desirable
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 6 Midwife leading to autonomous practice
- Competent to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of current nursing / midwifery issues
- Ability to work within acute and primary healthcare settings
- Understanding of the legal framework around Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
- A working knowledge of clinical governance
- An understanding of public health issues
- An awareness of training requirements for Student Midwives
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to exercise professional accountability
- Excellent time management skills
- Embraces concept of multidisciplinary working
- Positive approach to change
- Act as a role model for junior staff
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
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).
