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.
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.
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 Rebecca Wardle, Deputy Head of Midwifery.
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
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
358-6832941-WOM #J-18808-Ljbffr
The fetal Medicine Unit workload has been steadily increasing over the years, and this is a reflection of increasing delivery rate.
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.
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 Rebecca Wardle, Deputy Head of Midwifery.
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
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
358-6832941-WOM #J-18808-Ljbffr
