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Job summary

Main area
Specialist Midwife
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
Job ref
391-RFL-7369127
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
Hampstead
Salary
£56,276 - £63,176 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 7 Antenatal and Newborn Screening Co-ordinator

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and skilled midwife to join the Antenatal and New born screening team at the Royal Free Hospital. The post holder must have experience in using IT systems and knowledge of the antenatal and new born screening programmes. The post holder will also be required to cross-cover for the specialist midwives in their absences. 

The post holder must ensure a high quality antenatal and new born screening service is provided for women and families within the resources available by developing, reviewing and implementing programmes in line with national evidence/recommendations on all areas covered by RFH.

This role is full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with no on-call commitments. 

Main duties of the job

Provide and support antenatal screening at a service-based level within the maternity service.

To act as a Specialist Midwife in the field of antenatal and newborn screening and diagnosis.

To provide advice and assistance for health care professionals in the care of clients undergoing screening.

Have direct responsibility for overseeing the programme at local level and counselling women and their families concerning high risk results.

Provide professional clinical leadership supporting the delivery of evidenced based woman centred care in relation to antenatal and newborn screening.

Have the ability to influence decision making within the maternity service, at Trust level and with wider health care organisations who are involved in the screening process.

To work as a practising midwife within the maternity unit and          provide cover for Fetal Medicine by working closely with Fetal Medicine Specialist midwife and consultant.

 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow  link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

 

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
  • First Degree or working towards in relevant subject
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Mentorship Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • NIPE trained or willingness to undertake NIPE course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post registration experience in all aspects of Midwifery Care
  • Evidence of clinical competence
  • Experience in the screening service
  • Experience in developing and implementing guidelines
  • Experience of data collection and analysis
  • Solid experience in using IT systems (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • Good leadership skills
  • Good counselling and listening skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
  • Understanding of current issues in antenatal and newborn screening e.g. Failsafe systems, national standards
  • Understanding and knowledge of key performance indicators in screening
  • Demonstrates skills in IT systems and use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Knowledge of change management
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to produce high standards of documentation

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential criteria
  • Flexibility
  • Work as a team
  • Commitment to women- centered care
  • Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mayuri Kotecha & Aimi Fail
Job title
Clinical Leads ANNBS / FMU
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02077940500
Additional information

ext 38979 or 65126 

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