Job summary
Antenatal and Newborn Screening Midwife
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Midwife to join the Antenatal and Newborn Screening team.
This is a well-established team who deliver high-quality screening services to women across Lincolnshire in line with the National Screening Committee guidelines/
The posts involve working Trust wide, although working out of a local base with regular (weekly) travel is acceptable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the antenatal and newborn screening coordinator and team to provide a safe and high quality antenatal and newborn screening service within United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT).
The post holder will provide act as a professional resource for women, their families and the multi professional team.
The post holder will support the antenatal and newborn screening coordinator to provide education within the mandatory training programme to support staff in the delivery of an evidence based antenatal and newborn screening service.
The post holder will participate in audit of the recommended screening programmes and be involved in the processes that provide national Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) data to the Head of Midwifery/Nursing (HoM/N), local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and PHE Quality Assurance (QA) team.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
One Trust, Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical midwifery experience
- Sign Off Mentor
Desirable
- Experience of delivering education programmes
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- HDU competencies
- Ability to motivate staff and encourage learning
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload and work to a timeframe
- Able to assess clinical competencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical midwifery experience
- Sign Off Mentor
Desirable
- Experience of delivering education programmes
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- HDU competencies
- Ability to motivate staff and encourage learning
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload and work to a timeframe
- Able to assess clinical competencies
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).
