Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 259-8339079NUH
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Newham University Hospital
- Town
- Plaistow
- Salary
- £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inc
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Screening Midwife (Band 6)
Band 6
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
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.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- • The candidate will have experience in all aspects of maternity care
- • Giving screening results and enabling women to make informed decisions about their pregnancy
Desirable criteria
- Participation in research and audits
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Registered Midwife
- • Professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
Desirable criteria
- • Mentorship Qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Knowledge of all antenatal and newborn screening programmes
- • In-depth knowledge of midwifery pathways, including referrals to other professionals
- • Knowledge of national screening service specifications
Desirable criteria
- • Knowledge of recommended failsafe processes for screening programmes
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Excellent communication
- • Ability to use initiative
- • Computer and numeracy literacy
- • Multidisciplinary care planning
- • Phlebotomy skills, including newborn bloodspot sampling
- • Skilled in providing holistic midwifery care
Desirable criteria
- • Ability to maintain and present data relating to Screening programmes
Other
Essential criteria
- • Well-developed interpersonal skills
- • Able to work in a flexible manner
- • Commitment to equal opportunities policy
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mary Dwase
- Job title
- Inpatient Areas & High Risk Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07795826105
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