This is a permanent part-time role for two days a week as Fetal Medicine Specialist Midwife within the Screening team at the Royal Free Hospital.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing and co-ordinating the care of women who screen positive for chromosome abnormalities and fetal abnormalities within the fetal anomaly screening programme (FASP) and where the risk for fetal abnormalities is increased due to ultrasound findings, maternal infection, genetic risk or previous incidence of abnormality

The post holder will counsel and provide support and information to parents of the unborn fetus with a suspected abnormality, including links with relevant support organisations where appropriate. They will provide a link between the woman/birthing person, maternity services and specialist Fetal Medicine Unit services.

The post holder will promote midwifery practice and developments within the clinical care settings and enhance the service offered to women/birthing people and their families in line with best practice and national standards

About us

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 linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job description

Job 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

• Registered Midwife
• Extensive knowledge of national policy, standards and frameworks
• Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff both formally and informally

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in all aspects of Midwifery Care
• Experience of data collection and analysis
• Working experience of Risk Management
• Experience of Counselling

Skills and aptitude

Essential

• IT literate
• Understanding of current midwifery issues
• Sensitive to the diverse needs of women
• Knowledge of change management
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to critically analyse complex situations/data.
• Counselling and listening skills
• To be a proactive, participant member in staff development.
• Evidence of ability to prioritise to ensure the smooth running of the service

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Flexibility
• Commitment to women- centred care
• Understanding of complaints management.
• Able to use appropriate language according to circumstances.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

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391-RFL-6802955