About this role
Job summary
To work collaboratively with the Antenatal and New-born (ANNB) screening lead midwives and failsafe officer to support the coordination of all NHS ANNB screening programmes consistent with national programme standards and service specifications.
To contribute to the quality assurance and performance monitoring of the NHS ANNB screening programmes, which involves the collation and analysis of data to audit outcomes and produce reports. To support and counsel women and families; give advice within specialist areas of practice; facilitate screening and pregnancy outcome choices; plan care and refer to specialist services. To provide ANNB screening advice, guidance and support to other members of the healthcare team
To participate in the immunisation and vaccination programmes related to pregnant women and babies within specialist areas. Supports the coordination and facilitation of clinical activity for ANNB screening programmes (e.g. for women who are screen positive following Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) and for the New-born and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) clinics) in conjunction with the ANNB screening lead midwives and medical leads for the service.
Main duties of the job
Uses knowledge and skills to provide advice and guidance to women and families, and to other health professionals in the delivery of the NHS ANNB screening programmes.
Ensures visibility and accessibility in maternity services as a role model and someone for whom women, families and staff can turn to for assistance, advice and support with regard to ANNB screening
Promotes a culture of inclusion, equality and diversity, reflecting the best interests of patients, public and staff to ensure that there is equal access to uniform and quality assured screening.
Counsels and supports women and their families in their choices regarding ANNB screening and the potential outcomes.
Analyses and assesses midwifery problems associated with ANNB screening, making referrals and escalating as required.
Supports and facilitates training programmes as part of the maternity training needs analysis, in line with maternity service recommendations and national ANNB screening service specifications
Educates staff to effectively communicate with women and their families to enable parents to make informed choices about their ANNB screening options and their pregnancy outcome.
Closing date of applications: 22nd October 2026
Date of interview: 05th November 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC regsitration
Experience Essential
To be able to demonstrate significant midwifery experience
Desirable
Previous experience in ANNB screening role Experience in counselling patients Experience in delivering bad news to patients
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of ANNB screening programmes
Desirable
Understanding of recruitment to report on KPIs and collate data
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)