About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work with the screening coordinator in providing high quality midwifery care to a defined population of women identified through antenatal screening. As part of the screening team, the post holder is responsible for providing support and counselling to women and will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. The post holder will also ensure that the level of service provided is equitable, evidence based and consistent with the recommendations of the National Screening Committee and is within accordance of trust policies and procedures.
They should be an expert in all areas of midwifery care, which facilitates clinical practice development. The post requires effective communication skills and an ability to provide support for the multidisciplinary team
Main duties of the job
Clinical
To develop the Antenatal screening service within the hospital and community supported by the Antenatal Screening Coordinator.
Ensure that the Programmes of antenatal screening offered are in line with National Screening Committee Guidance and to assist with the implementation of screening programmes at a local level.
To assist in formulating new Antenatal Screening Policies /Protocols / Guidelines within the Trust in line with National Screening Committee guidance
To promote awareness of guidelines, protocols and procedures in antenatal screening to ensure best practice and equitable service.
To maintain good communication links with the screening coordinator in order to promote and further develop the service on behalf of the Trust.
Review and revise patient information and ensure that literature reflects advances in antenatal screening and the requirements of the National Screening Committee, and that it is in alternative languages when available.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description Job responsibilities
To ensure that the antenatal screening test results are acted upon appropriately and that results are received in a timely manner. Follow up any incomplete tests and liaise with the laboratory to ensure accuracy of results.
To assist with the assessment, planning and implementation of care for mothers identified through the antenatal screening pathway as high risk, reflecting the clients health and wellbeing.
Respond to patient and staff enquiries and requests for specific screening information. To provide specialist advise and support to students, midwives and medical staff regarding specific screening information.
Effectively communicate, counsel and support families prior to, during and following their screening choices.
Maintain accurate and legible patient notes in accordance with Trust and national professional policies and guidelines.
Keep up to date and act consistently within quality standards and guidelines within own clinical specialty and associated areas.
Identify own personal professional development needs and attend Regional and National training days pertinent to the specialist area of work.
Promote and maintain good communication between all disciplines involved in Antenatal Screening Services
Management
Promote and encourage the setting and adherence to good practice standards by promoting an environment in which excellent clinical care will flourish
Assist the screening coordinator to monitor progress of work recognizing changing priorities and implement corrective actions and to liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Support the efficient use of physical and/or financial resources within the current financial constraints.
Ensure a positive learning environment for students and junior staff, act as a mentor and assessor to assigned learners and teach and support them through their competency assessments ensuring that the necessary standards for placement are met.
Alert Senior Managers to resource issues which affect learning development and performance.
Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area. Identify and assess potential risks in work activities and take immediate and appropriate action including supporting others to manage risks in relation to adverse incident reporting via the hospital incident reporting system.
Work within legislation and Trust procedures on risk management.
Report any incidents/complaints or accidents to the clinical lead and assist/support in the investigation and resolution of the same.
Professional Development
Undertake Midwifery care consistent with evidence-based practice,
Influence and prioritize the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others, maintaining a high clinical standard and facilitate application of theory to practice.
Take an active role in the implementation of the emerging Nursing and Midwifery agenda.
Ensure that continuing professional development is maintained.
Assess, identify and evaluate own development needs through a personal development plan/portfolio, in relation to midwifery knowledge and skills required, to meet the demands of the role and in accordance with registration requirements.
Undertake annual mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with Trust and local policies.
To have an annual supervisory meeting and regular supervisory contacts with named Supervisor of Midwives
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures relating to own workplace and contribute to service development.
Participate in Clinical Governance initiatives and take a proactive role in service development.
Accountable for own professional actions undertaking all duties having regard to the NMC Code of Professional conduct for the nurse, midwife and health visitor and their professional contribution to Clinical Governance
Safeguarding
All employees have a duty and a responsibility to protect and safeguard children
Have an awareness of the child protection procedures and who to contact within the Trust for further help and guidance.
Able to contribute to Child Protection processes to ensure a safe delivery of care.
Maintain current knowledge and be aware of any changes to child protection information by attending mandatory training.
These duties may be subject to regular review and change.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife with UK NMC pin number Degree level studies in health related subject Successful completion of a SSSA training
Experience Essential
Knowledge and experience in all areas of maternity services developed through continuing professional knowledge Specialist knowledge and practice with all aspects of antenatal screening.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address New Corss Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)