Exciting opportunity to direct and manage the Antenatal and Newborn Screening and Fetal medicine for UH Sussex.
The post holder will be responsible for managing the antenatal and newborn screening team across all four sites of UH Sussex and must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, professionalism, managerial skills, change management skills and extensive knowledge in the area of antenatal and newborn screening/fetal medicine.
The post holder must be able to provide a visible and clinical presence within their area of responsibility and demonstrate advanced midwifery clinical expertise, with extensive knowledge of national policy, standards and frameworks.
Main duties of the job Work in accordance with the NMC's rules and code of conduct for midwives.
To be responsible for the provision of high quality, woman centred antenatal and newborn screening service and fetal medicine for the Trust, in line with the national Screening Committee standards.
To act as a specialist in the field of antenatal and newborn screening, assisting and advising other health professionals in the management of the screening pathways.
To lead on the management of all Trust antenatal and newborn screening pathways, ensuring that they meet national standards and that new or updated standards are implemented as they are released by the NSCT.
To work with the multidisciplinary team to continually monitor the screening pathways, identify areas for improvement, and support staff in this process.
About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack:
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description Job responsibilities The lead midwife for Antenatal and Newborn Screening and Fetal Medicine, within the framework of Clinical Governance will lead the team in delivering the antenatal and newborn screening programme and oversee the fetal medicine programme, ensuring the service is conducive to delivering high quality care and acknowledging the diverse needs of women and their babies.
The post holder will lead on quality issues and be responsible for the amalgamation of the antenatal and newborn screening and fetal medicine programmes across the four sites of University Hospitals Sussex.
The post holder will provide clinical expertise, professional direction and leadership to the screening coordinators, midwives and maternity support workers within maternity services.
They will be responsible for providing specialist advice and support to the clinical teams so that maternal and fetal screening pathways and systems are in line with the National Screening Committee (NSC) standards.
They will action, implement and monitor the quality assurance of all the Screening Programmes ensuring that appropriate failsafe systems are in place, confirming, that all population screening is undertaken to the highest standard. They will provide regular formal updates on the performance of the Screening Programmes to the screening commissioners at NHS England.
Person Specification Essential Registered midwife Significant experience working within the specialty area at band 7 / 8A Evidence of ongoing professional development First Line Management skills regarding undertaking staff appraisal and personal development reviews, sickness absence management and staff counselling
Desirable Experience of initiating and implementing change processes. Counselling certificate or willingness to work towards
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Brighton, Chichester, Haywards Heath and Worthing Brighton, Chichester, Haywards Heath & Worthing PO19 6SE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post holder will be responsible for managing the antenatal and newborn screening team across all four sites of UH Sussex and must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, professionalism, managerial skills, change management skills and extensive knowledge in the area of antenatal and newborn screening/fetal medicine.
The post holder must be able to provide a visible and clinical presence within their area of responsibility and demonstrate advanced midwifery clinical expertise, with extensive knowledge of national policy, standards and frameworks.
Main duties of the job Work in accordance with the NMC's rules and code of conduct for midwives.
To be responsible for the provision of high quality, woman centred antenatal and newborn screening service and fetal medicine for the Trust, in line with the national Screening Committee standards.
To act as a specialist in the field of antenatal and newborn screening, assisting and advising other health professionals in the management of the screening pathways.
To lead on the management of all Trust antenatal and newborn screening pathways, ensuring that they meet national standards and that new or updated standards are implemented as they are released by the NSCT.
To work with the multidisciplinary team to continually monitor the screening pathways, identify areas for improvement, and support staff in this process.
About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack:
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description Job responsibilities The lead midwife for Antenatal and Newborn Screening and Fetal Medicine, within the framework of Clinical Governance will lead the team in delivering the antenatal and newborn screening programme and oversee the fetal medicine programme, ensuring the service is conducive to delivering high quality care and acknowledging the diverse needs of women and their babies.
The post holder will lead on quality issues and be responsible for the amalgamation of the antenatal and newborn screening and fetal medicine programmes across the four sites of University Hospitals Sussex.
The post holder will provide clinical expertise, professional direction and leadership to the screening coordinators, midwives and maternity support workers within maternity services.
They will be responsible for providing specialist advice and support to the clinical teams so that maternal and fetal screening pathways and systems are in line with the National Screening Committee (NSC) standards.
They will action, implement and monitor the quality assurance of all the Screening Programmes ensuring that appropriate failsafe systems are in place, confirming, that all population screening is undertaken to the highest standard. They will provide regular formal updates on the performance of the Screening Programmes to the screening commissioners at NHS England.
Person Specification Essential Registered midwife Significant experience working within the specialty area at band 7 / 8A Evidence of ongoing professional development First Line Management skills regarding undertaking staff appraisal and personal development reviews, sickness absence management and staff counselling
Desirable Experience of initiating and implementing change processes. Counselling certificate or willingness to work towards
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Brighton, Chichester, Haywards Heath and Worthing Brighton, Chichester, Haywards Heath & Worthing PO19 6SE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
