Job summary

Main area

Midwifery

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time
Flexible working

22.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Job ref

302-25-7288868S

Employer: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Thomas Linacre Centre
Town: Wigan
Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/09/2025 23:59

Antenatal and Newborn Screening Midwife

NHS AfC: Band 6

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator to provide individualised, specialist and evidence-based advice and screening services to our service users.
To assist the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator to facilitate and deliver training on mandatory study days for maternity staff, supporting in the education of the wider team relating to the antenatal and newborn screening programme.
Make accountable decisions based on knowledge and experience in respect of patient care.
Assist the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator by taking an active role in the antenatal education of service users and their relatives in relation to the antenatal and newborn screening programme.
To work independently when required, and within the screening and wider multidisciplinary teams.
To assist the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator with accurate data input and collection for measuring outcomes.
Act as a role model, sharing effective practice and learning from others, promoting a high standard of safe and effective care which is based upon the best evidence.
Contribute to service delivery and innovation, ensuring that the service is delivered in line with local, national and trust standards.
Commitment to ongoing service development and quality improvement work.
To assist the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator by participating in audit, risk management, quality, practice and education initiatives to drive and support the implementation of change as necessary
Ensure compliance with incident reporting systems to ensure incidents are reported.
Awareness of the local risk assessment and risk register.
To remain compliant with maternity mandatory training days to remain up to date in line with NMC requirements relating to revalidation.
Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct always.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Midwife on the NMC register.
ENB 997 or other teaching / mentoring qualification or equivalent experience.
Degree in midwifery or equivalent.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Evidence of completion of comprehensive preceptorship programme.

Desirable criteria

NIPE
NLS

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working as a practising midwife in all areas of midwifery practice.
Effective communicator with excellent written and interpersonal skills.
Can demonstrate evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience.

Desirable criteria

Experience of antenatal and newborn screening programmes.
The ability to work on own initiative.

Skills

Essential criteria

Clear understanding of midwifery issues and an up-to-date knowledge of current NHS developments within maternity services.
Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual client care.
Computer literate with sound knowledge of software packages and good keyboard skills.

Desirable criteria

Experience of data collection and compilation of statistics.
Experience of auditing the service.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
Evidence of clinical and professional expertise acquired through CPD and experience.

Desirable criteria

Experience of and an understanding of resource management.
Knowledge of antenatal and newborn screening programmes.

Additional

Essential criteria

Flexible and positive approach to work.
Enthusiasm/motivation.
Able to travel between sites.
Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role.

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Recruitment Information for Candidates

Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.

The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.

We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.

Guidance on Completing Your Application

Applications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.

On-Call

Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Continuous Service

WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Janice Reid / Janet Barker
Job title: Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinators
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0300 707 5702
Additional information: [email protected]

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Antenatal and Newborn Screening Midwife

NHS AfC: Band 6

Choose Well - Choose WWL

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Additional

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