Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of an innovative and dynamic team here at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
Clinical experience in all aspects of midwifery care is prerequisite, demonstrating credibility as a good role model. Excellent communication skills are paramount to the success of the role. You will be working with staff, undertaking audit, developing guidelines and standards, ensuring robust data collection, proactively supporting compliance with local and national requirements and participating in regional reviews.
It is a fantastic time to join us at Milton Keynes, we have a supportive and compassionate team, we are committed to development, innovation, safety and quality of our services and the experience of our women, their families and our staff is a top priority.
The job description provides further information about this pivotal role within our service and if you have any questions or you would like to have an informal discussion, please do not hesitate to contact Emma Mitchener, Deputy Head of Midwifery - emma.mitchener@mkuh.nhs.uk
If you are ready for a new chapter in your Midwifery journey, we would welcome an application from you to take that next step at Milton Keynes
Interview date: 24-01-2023
Main duties of the job
As the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator for the Maternity Service, the post holder will:
- Ensure the provision and continuing effectiveness of a family centred antenatal and newborn screening and diagnosis service for the Trust, in line with the UK National screening committee (UKNSC) recommendations and national programme standards
- Be responsible for the overall day to day co-ordination of the Fetal Medicine and antenatal and newborn screening services
- Be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high standard service to women and their families
- Lead the antenatal screening and counselling service and be responsible for the development of a sensitive systematic approach to the management and counselling of Maternity Service Users
- Provide clinical expertise, professional direction and leadership to midwives and support workers in the maternity unit.
To act as a specialist in the field of antenatal and newborn screening and diagnosis and fetal medicine. Assisting and advising other health professionals in the care of Maternity Service Users undergoing screening.
To report any possible risks or critical adverse incidents arising from the screening service through the Maternity Risk Management system.
Develop training programmes for all health professionals involved in the service to enable effective counselling of an appropriate level to be offered to the pregnant service user. To participate in in-service training
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the provision and continuing effectiveness of a family centred antenatal and newborn screening and diagnosis service for the Trust, in line with the UK National screening committee (UKNSC) recommendations and national programme standards.
Please refer to the job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the provision and continuing effectiveness of a family centred antenatal and newborn screening and diagnosis service for the Trust, in line with the UK National screening committee (UKNSC) recommendations and national programme standards.
Please refer to the job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Midwife.
- Degree in Midwifery.
- ENB 997/998 or equivalent/mentorship qualification.
- Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional education and development as per NMC requirements.
- Additional specialist training in the field of perinatal mental health.
Desirable
- Completion of master's degree/ actively working or planning towards.
- Experience of Human factors training.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in developing self, others and changing practice.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the national maternity safety agenda and transformation programme.
- Demonstrable understanding of governance and risk processes in maternity.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience in maternity triage and working within the wider multidisciplinary network.
Skills
Essential
- Act as a role model demonstrating understanding in the most common mental health disorders and being aware of deterioration.
- Flexible, highly motivated, and supportive of others.
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with all staff within the organisation and external partners.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Willing to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as required.
- Ability to adapt written and verbal communication skills to the audience.
- Ability to undertake a wide range of work procedures without direct supervision.
- Ability to analyse data and produce required reports and information.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Willing to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as required.
- Experience of managing and coordinating services to maintain safety and escalate as appropriate.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to be responsive to highly emotive conversations.
- Recognising when staff may require further debriefing following adverse events.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Midwife.
- Degree in Midwifery.
- ENB 997/998 or equivalent/mentorship qualification.
- Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional education and development as per NMC requirements.
- Additional specialist training in the field of perinatal mental health.
Desirable
- Completion of master's degree/ actively working or planning towards.
- Experience of Human factors training.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in developing self, others and changing practice.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the national maternity safety agenda and transformation programme.
- Demonstrable understanding of governance and risk processes in maternity.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience in maternity triage and working within the wider multidisciplinary network.
Skills
Essential
- Act as a role model demonstrating understanding in the most common mental health disorders and being aware of deterioration.
- Flexible, highly motivated, and supportive of others.
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with all staff within the organisation and external partners.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Willing to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as required.
- Ability to adapt written and verbal communication skills to the audience.
- Ability to undertake a wide range of work procedures without direct supervision.
- Ability to analyse data and produce required reports and information.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Willing to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as required.
- Experience of managing and coordinating services to maintain safety and escalate as appropriate.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and ability to be responsive to highly emotive conversations.
- Recognising when staff may require further debriefing following adverse events.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
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).
