Job summary
The Fetal Medicine Unit here at University Hospital's of Leicester provides both a routine local ultrasound service and a high quality tertiary referral service to the East Midland region.
The fetal Medicine Unit workload has been steadily increasing over the years, and this is a reflection of increasing delivery rate at .
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife to join our friendly team as the Fetal Medicine Lead Midwife. This post is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week.
The post holder will contribute to the safe, effective, and efficient running of the Fetal Medicine service in the provision of excellent maternity care for women and families accessing the FMU services. The role requires effective team working across several professional groups and departments to offer safe, personal and effective care.
Main duties of the job
- The Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine is expected to be an expert clinical midwife who will give advice and guidance on the midwifery care of women, babies and their families.
- The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership and will lead and coordinate midwives to provide midwifery care for women during the fetal medicine pathway.
- The Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine will work in partnership with the Antenatal and Newborn Screening (ANNBS) Midwives, and ensure that abnormal screening results are responded to expediently and within the appropriate time frames.
- The Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine will participate in the provision of effective individualised, women-centred, evidence based midwifery care. They will provide professional leadership . This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change depending upon departmental requirements
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description for more information on roles and responsibilities.
If you are interested in this position and would like to discuss this position please contact Hayley Archer, Antenatal Services and Complex Care Matron on 07717694346
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description for more information on roles and responsibilities.
If you are interested in this position and would like to discuss this position please contact Hayley Archer, Antenatal Services and Complex Care Matron on 07717694346
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuing professional development post-registration
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of fetal medicine
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work in a demanding environment
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk management
- Understanding and Knowledge of current midwifery issues
Desirable
- Undertaken leadership training
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change process
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to discuss complex emotive and sensitive issues with individual members of staff and the public
Desirable
- Previous exposure to delivering news of a sensitive nature
- Counselling qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuing professional development post-registration
- Experience of leading a team
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of fetal medicine
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work in a demanding environment
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk management
- Understanding and Knowledge of current midwifery issues
Desirable
- Undertaken leadership training
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change process
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to discuss complex emotive and sensitive issues with individual members of staff and the public
Desirable
- Previous exposure to delivering news of a sensitive nature
- Counselling qualification
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).
