The post-holder will assist and support the screening team in the provision and on-going development of antenatal and new-born screening services for pregnant women and new-born babies who are booked for maternity care provided by RCHT.

Main duties of the job

Within the multi-professional team, assist with the implementation, development and evaluation of antenatal and new-born screening programmes consistent with new national standards, guidance and research, to ensure that every pregnant woman and newborn baby is offered and has access to all the appropriate NHS funded screening programmes

Help support processes/systems/fail-safes to reduce risk in antenatal and new-born screening.

Provide support and specialist advice to the multidisciplinary team regarding women with higher chance screening results/fetal anomaly.

To empower midwives and HCA's by acting as a professional role model, demonstrating best practice and providing support, advice and guidance when required.

Support the delivery of the fetal medicine service.

To act as deputy in the absence of the screening coordinator

Take an active part in carrying out Quality Assurance programmes, set by NSC, covering all aspects of quality to ensure that the highest standards are set, monitored and maintained, keeping such records as required.

To support the implementation of standards for the screening programmes.

Help maintain data collection to facilitate clinical audits and research projects and support the publication of annual data and quarterly KPIs

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• registered midwife
• Evidence of advanced study in relevant care

Desirable

• Teaching qualification ENB 998 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to deliver training
• Resilient and confident in adverse situations
• Ability to develop and motivate staff
• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Experience in grief and bereavement counselling
• Ability to manipulate systems

Expereience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a midwife
• Previous experience and knowledge of antenatal and new-born screening offered to all pregnant women and new-born babies

Desirable

• Previous experience and knowledge of fetal medicine and prenatal diagnosis

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ

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156-6866036