Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available at theUniversity Hospitals of Leicester. The Antenatal and Newborn screening team are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Failsafe Office Manager. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our screening programs in maternity services.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is required to provide leadership, direction and support to the failsafe team, whilst developing effective working relationships, efficient practice and a motivated workforce.
- As office manager provide Human resources responsibilities to the failsafe team, including sickness management and appraisals.
- They will have delegated responsibility for the monitoring of the ANNB screening programmes, supporting the ANNB screening co-ordinator with ensuring the ongoing compliance with national screening standards.
- Take the lead role in the ANNB failsafe team and be part of the recruitment process for the team.
- To ensure and maintain effective communication pathways, within all levels of the multi-disciplinary team, including external agencies when required.
- Delegate responsibilities to other team members including appropriate referral to medical staff.
- Create a non-judgemental and supportive environment for colleagues.
- To act up in the absence of the Antenatal Screening co-ordinator and participate in the day to day functions of the team to ensure effective team working.
- To work as a team player providing a flexible approach to both patients and colleagues.
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
The successful applicant will provide leadership in the failsafe office and manage the daily monitoring of antenatal and newborn failsafe systems to provide assurance that women receive their screening results in a timely manner. The applicant needs to have excellent computer and communication skills and experience of working in a health care setting, ideally with a working knowledge of the screening programmes and the complexities of the interfaces between primary and secondary care.
The person will have an in depth knowledge of the ANNB screening programmes, in order to monitor them effectively and provide leadership and expertise to the failsafe team. This will include education and training of junior staff and students, developing new ideas to monitor these programmes effectively and provide detailed reports to the screening co-ordinator for assessment and review.
The conditions screened for as part of the ANNB screening programmes are very serious conditions and choosing to have these tests can be anxiety provoking for women and their families and are at times difficult for people to understand. The ANNB failsafe manager will be required to have expert communication skills, in order to explain the tests to women and understand the compassion required to support these pregnant people. Liaising closely with the ANNB screening midwives to ensure women feel supported and understand the choices that are available to them throughout the screening journey.
The failsafe officer will have responsibility to the following antenatal screening programmes:
- Haemoglobinopathy screening
- Infectious diseases screening
- Fetal anomaly screening
The following newborn screening programmes:
- Newborn blood spot screening
- Newborn infant physical examination
- Newborn pulse oximetry screening
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will provide leadership in the failsafe office and manage the daily monitoring of antenatal and newborn failsafe systems to provide assurance that women receive their screening results in a timely manner. The applicant needs to have excellent computer and communication skills and experience of working in a health care setting, ideally with a working knowledge of the screening programmes and the complexities of the interfaces between primary and secondary care.
The person will have an in depth knowledge of the ANNB screening programmes, in order to monitor them effectively and provide leadership and expertise to the failsafe team. This will include education and training of junior staff and students, developing new ideas to monitor these programmes effectively and provide detailed reports to the screening co-ordinator for assessment and review.
The conditions screened for as part of the ANNB screening programmes are very serious conditions and choosing to have these tests can be anxiety provoking for women and their families and are at times difficult for people to understand. The ANNB failsafe manager will be required to have expert communication skills, in order to explain the tests to women and understand the compassion required to support these pregnant people. Liaising closely with the ANNB screening midwives to ensure women feel supported and understand the choices that are available to them throughout the screening journey.
The failsafe officer will have responsibility to the following antenatal screening programmes:
- Haemoglobinopathy screening
- Infectious diseases screening
- Fetal anomaly screening
The following newborn screening programmes:
- Newborn blood spot screening
- Newborn infant physical examination
- Newborn pulse oximetry screening
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
- Degree or equivalent training and experience in maternity/screening.
Desirable
- Supervisory/management qualification
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience in a clinical or admin role at band 3/4
- In depth knowledge of ANNB screening programmes and standards
- Knowledge of the importance of good education and training of staff involved in ANNB screening
Desirable
- Previous staff supervisory/management experience in the NHS.
- Involved with change management processes and be a supervisory/junior managerial capacity.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, demonstrating use of the excel databases
- Knowledge of Audit and Research
- Up to date with the use of hospital IT systems.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding the quality agenda and the importance of monitoring practice according to guidelines
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
- Degree or equivalent training and experience in maternity/screening.
Desirable
- Supervisory/management qualification
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience in a clinical or admin role at band 3/4
- In depth knowledge of ANNB screening programmes and standards
- Knowledge of the importance of good education and training of staff involved in ANNB screening
Desirable
- Previous staff supervisory/management experience in the NHS.
- Involved with change management processes and be a supervisory/junior managerial capacity.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, demonstrating use of the excel databases
- Knowledge of Audit and Research
- Up to date with the use of hospital IT systems.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding the quality agenda and the importance of monitoring practice according to guidelines
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).
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).
