Deputy Antenatal and Newborn Screening Co-ordinator - Barts Health
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job overview
DEPUTY SCREENING COORDINATOR
(10 months cover – fixed term)
*Please note: this job role will be advertised as a permanent position at the completion of this fixed term*
OPPORTUNITY FOR BAND 6 MIDWIFE TO JOIN THE ANTENATAL SCREENING TEAM
An excellent opportunity to explore and expand knowledge and skills in the specialist area of Antenatal and Newborn screening within a supportive team of midwives, failsafe officer and admin.
This role will involve:
- Close monitoring of 5/6 of the Antenatal and Newborn screening programme pathways
- Monitoring the NIPE pathway and liaising with the relevant units where a baby is about to breach the 72 hours NIPE check
- Checking of booking bloods and identifying any missed screening via failsafes
- Counselling women with known positive HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis results and giving evidence-based advice on other infectious diseases to pregnant women
- Counselling women with abnormal screening results which includes haemoglobinopathies and screen positive Trisomy results (Downs, Edwards and Patau’s syndrome)
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated midwife who wishes to extend his/her skills?
Can you work autonomously?
You should have varied clinical experience at a Band 6 level.
If you would like an informal discussion, please speak to Fola Oginni (Antenatal Screening Coordinator) or Nicola Turner (Infectious Diseases & Haemoglobinopathy Specialist Midwife)
02085356530
Main duties of the job
Supporting fetal medicine team when required
Participate in the mandatory teaching of midwives
Coordinate the Newborn bloodspot records, action any concerns with failed/borderline results and liaise with Great Ormond Street Hospital
Using and maintaining various databases (Excel/ Word/ Publisher), liaising with external Stakeholders
The deputy antenatal & newborn screening co-ordinator will work alongside the Antenatal & Newborn Screening Co-ordinator (ANSC) and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the provision and continuing effectiveness of a user centred antenatal and newborn screening programme for all women accessing care through Barts Health NHS Trust.
To support the ANSC in ensuring that all antenatal and newborn screening programmes meet national standards. To ensure robust antenatal and newborn screening programmes by assisting with collection and publication of data for Key performances Indicators , Quality Assurance and the Trust annual report for antenatal screening.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuous professional updating
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Working towards BSc
Communication
Essential criteria- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Ability communicate effectively, both written and oral
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills
- Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
Health, safety and security
Essential criteria- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Promotion of health and well being and prevention of adverse effects on health and well being
Essential criteria- Ability to participate in health promotion activities to include antenatal classes/clinics
- Has worked in a variety of settings using all midwifery skills for at least 12 months
Assessment and care planning to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential criteria- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Can show a non-judgmental approach to patient care
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients
- Able to analyse and interpret and action CTG recordings
- Able to use basic Adult and neonatal resuscitation skills
Protection of health and wellbeing
Essential criteria- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Ability to work with others to produce detail plan to protect the health of Mother and Unborn child
- Experience of caring for at risk / socially excluded patient.
Enablement to address health and wellbeing needs
Essential criteria- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate Midwifery care and procedures
Information, collection and analysis
Essential criteria- Can prove a sound computer literacy in Windows (Word and Excel) and Trust EPR systems
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
Other
Essential criteria- Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy
- Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement
- Effectively carries out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
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Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.
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