Deputy Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator

Job summary

To work collaboratively with the Antenatal and Newborn (ANNB) screening lead midwives and failsafe officer to support the coordination of all NHS ANNB screening programmes consistent with national programme standards and service specifications.

To contribute to the quality assurance and performance monitoring of the NHS ANNB screening programmes, which involves the collation and analysis of data to audit outcomes and produce reports. To support and counsel women and families; give advice within specialist areas of practice; facilitate screening and pregnancy outcome choices; plan care and refer to specialist services. To provide ANNB screening advice, guidance and support to other members of the healthcare team

To participate in the immunisation and vaccination programmes related to pregnant women and babies within specialist areas. Supports the coordination and facilitation of clinical activity for ANNB screening programmes (e.g. for women who are screen positive following Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) and for the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) clinics) in conjunction with the ANNB screening lead midwives and medical leads for the service.

Main duties of the job

Uses knowledge and skills to provide advice and guidance to women and families, and to other health professionals in the delivery of the NHS ANNB screening programmes.

Ensures visibility and accessibility in maternity services as a role model and someone for whom women, families and staff can turn to for assistance, advice and support with regard to ANNB screening

Promotes a culture of inclusion, equality and diversity, reflecting the best interests of patients, public and staff to ensure that there is equal access to uniform and quality assured screening.

Counsels and supports women and their families in their choices regarding ANNB screening and the potential outcomes.

Analyses and assesses midwifery problems associated with ANNB screening, making referrals and escalating as required.

Supports and facilitates training programmes as part of the maternity training needs analysis, in line with maternity service recommendations and national ANNB screening service specifications

Educates staff to effectively communicate with women and their families to enable parents to make informed choices about their ANNB screening options and their pregnancy outcome.

Closing date of applications: 14 March 2024

Interview date: 27 March 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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