The Fetal Medicine Unit here at University Hospital's of Leicester provides both a routine local ultrasound service and a high quality tertiary referral service to the East Midland region.

The fetal Medicine Unit workload has been steadily increasing over the years, and this is a reflection of increasing delivery rate at .

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife to join our friendly team as the Fetal Medicine Lead Midwife. This post is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week.

The post holder will contribute to the safe, effective, and efficient running of the Fetal Medicine service in the provision of excellent maternity care for women and families accessing the FMU services. The role requires effective team working across several professional groups and departments to offer safe, personal and effective care.

Main duties of the job

• The Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine is expected to be an expert clinical midwife who will give advice and guidance on the midwifery care of women, babies and their families.
• The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership and will lead and coordinate midwives to provide midwifery care for women during the fetal medicine pathway.
• The Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine will work in partnership with the Antenatal and Newborn Screening (ANNBS) Midwives, and ensure that abnormal screening results are responded to expediently and within the appropriate time frames.
• The Specialist Midwife for Fetal Medicine will participate in the provision of effective individualised, women-centred, evidence based midwifery care. They will provide professional leadership . This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change depending upon departmental requirements

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description for more information on roles and responsibilities.

If you are interested in this position and would like to discuss this position please contact Hayley Archer, Antenatal Services and Complex Care Matron on 07717694346

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continuing professional development post-registration
• Experience of leading a team

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of fetal medicine

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk management
• Understanding and Knowledge of current midwifery issues

Desirable

• Undertaken leadership training
• Evidence of initiating and implementing change process

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Able to discuss complex emotive and sensitive issues with individual members of staff and the public

Desirable

• Previous exposure to delivering news of a sensitive nature
• Counselling qualification

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

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