Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town: Leicester
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
Fetal Medicine Lead Midwife
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work/life balance. Job Overview
The Fetal Medicine Unit at University Hospitals of Leicester provides both a routine local ultrasound service and a high-quality tertiary referral service to the East Midlands region. 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, ensuring 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. This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change depending upon departmental requirements. Working for Our Organisation
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: 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. Detailed Job Description and Main 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 it, please contact Rebecca Wardle, Deputy Head of Midwifery. Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Registered Midwife Evidence of continuing professional development post-registration Experience of leading a team Knowledge and experience of fetal medicine Knowledge
Ability to work in a demanding environment Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk management Understanding and Knowledge of current midwifery issues Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes Skills and Abilities
Able to discuss complex emotive and sensitive issues with individuals Previous exposure to delivering news of a sensitive nature Counselling qualification Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three-month period commencing on your first month's payment. Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues, and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
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.
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NHS AfC: Band 7
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work/life balance. Job Overview
The Fetal Medicine Unit at University Hospitals of Leicester provides both a routine local ultrasound service and a high-quality tertiary referral service to the East Midlands region. 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, ensuring 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. This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change depending upon departmental requirements. Working for Our Organisation
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: 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. Detailed Job Description and Main 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 it, please contact Rebecca Wardle, Deputy Head of Midwifery. Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Registered Midwife Evidence of continuing professional development post-registration Experience of leading a team Knowledge and experience of fetal medicine Knowledge
Ability to work in a demanding environment Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk management Understanding and Knowledge of current midwifery issues Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes Skills and Abilities
Able to discuss complex emotive and sensitive issues with individuals Previous exposure to delivering news of a sensitive nature Counselling qualification Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three-month period commencing on your first month's payment. Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues, and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
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.
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