Deputy Screening Midwife (Band 6)

Job summary

To work alongside the Antenatal & Newborn Screening Co-ordinator (ANSC) and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the provision and continuing effectiveness of user centered antenatal and newborn screening programmes for all women accessing care through Barts Health NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

To support the ANSC in ensuring that all antenatal and newborn screening programmes meet national standards. To ensure robust antenatal and newborn screening programmes by assisting with collection of data for Key Performances Indicators (KPIs), Quality Assurance (QA) and the Trust annual report for antenatal and newborn screening.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description (JD), as it provides a comprehensive outline of the key duties, responsibilities, and expectations associated with the position.

Person Specification

Experience Essential oThe candidate will have experience in all aspects of maternity care oGiving screening results and enabling women to make informed decisions about their pregnancy

Desirable

Participation in research and audits Qualifications Essential oRegistered Midwife oProfessional portfolio demonstrating evidence of relevant ongoing professional development Desirable oMentorship Qualification Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of all antenatal and newborn screening programmes oIn-depth knowledge of midwifery pathways, including referrals to other professionals oKnowledge of national screening service specifications Desirable oKnowledge of recommended failsafe processes for screening programmes Skills Essential o Excellent communication o Ability to use initiative o Computer and numeracy literacy o Multidisciplinary care planning o Phlebotomy skills, including newborn bloodspot sampling o Skilled in providing holistic midwifery care Desirable o Ability to maintain and present data relating to Screening programmes Other Essential o Well-developed interpersonal skills o Able to work in a flexible manner o Commitment to equal opportunities policy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).