Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic healthcare professional to join our team as the Lead Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator.
This is a key leadership role responsible for the coordination, delivery and governance of the NHS antenatal and newborn screening programmes. You will ensure that screening services meet national quality standards, support safe clinical pathways and promote excellent outcomes for mothers and babies.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across the maternity, neonatal, laboratory, child health and community services, acting as the expert point of contact for screening within the Trust and liaising with regional and national screening bodies.
Main duties of the job
Lead and coordinate delivery of the following NHS screening programmes:
Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS)
Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening
Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP)
Newborn Blood Spot Screening
Ensure delivery of screening services in accordance with national standards and policies set by NHS England and UKHSA.
Act as the lead contact for screening incidents, audits, external quality assurance visits and service development.
Analyse and report screening data, lead service improvements and present findings at governance meetings.
Support and educate staff involved in screening across maternity, neonatal and paediatric care settings.
Liaise with key stakeholders including screening laboratories, child health departments, regional QA teams and public health partners.
Line management of the Antenatal and Newborn Screening team.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
We welcome applications from Registered Midwives with an active NMC pin, who have experience of working in the UK.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
We welcome applications from Registered Midwives with an active NMC pin, who have experience of working in the UK.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Midwife with an active NMC pin
- Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
- Accredited Mentorship course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- In depth knowledge of national screening programmes ANNB / NBS / FASP etc
- Knowledge of SBLCBv2 and other relevant programmes
- Knowledge of Midwifery issues in the wider context of the NHS
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of Midwifery
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues - adults and children
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Capable of providing clinical leadership to the team
- Clinical Skills relevant to post.
- Ability to act as a mentor for Midwives, students and MCAs, skilled in teaching trained and untrained staff, carers and patients
- IT literate on Microsoft Office and Excel
- Excellent communication skills with all members of the team, patients and relatives
- Good verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview or IELTs level 7 (in all elements) or above
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrates effective management in the clinical environment
- Able to organise complex packages of patient care
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
- Good previous attendance record
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
- Able to support the wider maternity outpatient departments as necessary
- Ability to participate in the maternity on call rota
- Flexible approach to working hours and practices
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Midwife with an active NMC pin
- Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
- Accredited Mentorship course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- In depth knowledge of national screening programmes ANNB / NBS / FASP etc
- Knowledge of SBLCBv2 and other relevant programmes
- Knowledge of Midwifery issues in the wider context of the NHS
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of Midwifery
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues - adults and children
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Capable of providing clinical leadership to the team
- Clinical Skills relevant to post.
- Ability to act as a mentor for Midwives, students and MCAs, skilled in teaching trained and untrained staff, carers and patients
- IT literate on Microsoft Office and Excel
- Excellent communication skills with all members of the team, patients and relatives
- Good verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview or IELTs level 7 (in all elements) or above
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrates effective management in the clinical environment
- Able to organise complex packages of patient care
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
- Good previous attendance record
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
- Able to support the wider maternity outpatient departments as necessary
- Ability to participate in the maternity on call rota
- Flexible approach to working hours and practices
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).
