Job summary
Closing Date:02.03.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03.03.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 10.03.25
The "Close Relative Marriage Nurse / Midwife" for the NICU is a completely new role and pilot. Very few CRM Nurses exist in the UK and Bradford NICU is excited to welcome an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated colleague to join our CQC rated Outstanding service and help us to develop further.
The CRM neonatal nurse/midwife will provide comprehensive care and support to families who have recently had a baby and are close relatives (e.g., cousins, uncles, aunts, or other closely related family members). They will work with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to ensure the well-being of neonates, particularly in the context of genetic risks and health challenges that may arise from consanguinity. The role includes monitoring, assessing, and advocating for the health and developmental needs of newborns, as well as offering guidance to families on genetic and medical considerations.
Main duties of the job
The CRM neonatal nurse/midwife will proactively work with at risk families practising close relative marriage to encourage a greater level of genetic testing and/or genetic awareness/literacy among families where consanguineous related disorders are present and improve access to genetic services for families to enable informed reproductive decision-making. To contribute to reduced inequalities in infant and child mortality and morbidity.
Support the implementation of the national strategy as an autonomous practitioner at local provider level which will include to:
Develop an understanding of the issues and research evidence of the subject matter.
Ensure that provision of genetic information is available to women/families who are affected by this issue to enable empowered decision making.
Enable parents to make informed choices in a culturally sensitive empowering way.
Initiate sensitive, appropriate conversations with families affected with recessive disorders linked to close relative marriage.
Support and improve engagement with genetic services for affected families.
Establish the role within the neonatal team and be a point of contact referral for the wider team.
Work towards incorporating genetic information into neonatal care where appropriate.
Help to improve access to genetics services for at risk consanguineous families.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct line management of the Perinatal Palliative Care Practitioner and closely with the Consultant team to develop the role and establish meaningful outcomes and measures.
KPI's for the role will be established in collaboration with Mid Yorkshire Hospitals and the ICB who are partners in this pilot
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct line management of the Perinatal Palliative Care Practitioner and closely with the Consultant team to develop the role and establish meaningful outcomes and measures.
KPI's for the role will be established in collaboration with Mid Yorkshire Hospitals and the ICB who are partners in this pilot
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an RN (Child), RN or Registered Midwife in the NHS. Minimum 2 years post registration to consolidate clinical skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working with babies and/or families
Qualifications
Essential
- RM/RN, RN Child (MUST ALREADY HOLD NMC PIN)
- Recognised qualification in neonatal nursing, children's nursing or midwifery
Desirable
- ENB 997/998, SLIP or teaching equivalent
- Counselling qualification or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written command of English
- Excellent standards of documentation and record-keeping
- Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
- Demonstrate problem solving, time management and organisational skills
- Ability to present in group situations
- Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multidisciplinary profession
- Audit experience and teaching skills
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence with access to a motor vehicle in order to carry out duties.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of both genomics /genetics and neonates (or the ability to develop this understanding)
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
- Experience of recently working in an Acute Trust
- Evidence of audit, research and evidence-based approach to practice
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of antenatal and newborn screening
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an RN (Child), RN or Registered Midwife in the NHS. Minimum 2 years post registration to consolidate clinical skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working with babies and/or families
Qualifications
Essential
- RM/RN, RN Child (MUST ALREADY HOLD NMC PIN)
- Recognised qualification in neonatal nursing, children's nursing or midwifery
Desirable
- ENB 997/998, SLIP or teaching equivalent
- Counselling qualification or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written command of English
- Excellent standards of documentation and record-keeping
- Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
- Demonstrate problem solving, time management and organisational skills
- Ability to present in group situations
- Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multidisciplinary profession
- Audit experience and teaching skills
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence with access to a motor vehicle in order to carry out duties.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of both genomics /genetics and neonates (or the ability to develop this understanding)
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
- Experience of recently working in an Acute Trust
- Evidence of audit, research and evidence-based approach to practice
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of antenatal and newborn screening
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
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).
