About this role
Job summary
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Lead Midwife to lead the delivery of the NIPE screening programme. This role requires an autonomous senior practitioner to provide expert clinical advice and leadership on all aspects of the NIPE screening programme in line with national and Trust standards
The post holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of the NIPE programme and will provide leadership, clinical expertise and support within the clinical areas, including the clinical facilitation of the 'Examination of the Newborn' (EON) Clinic. The post holder will also contribute to failsafe, data management and responding to patient satisfaction concerns/data.
Main duties of the job
Take responsibility for the day to day management and daily running of the NIPE services ensuring that high quality care is delivered and maintained at all times
Ensure safety, quality of care and NIPE failsafe for all babies born at Chelsea and Westminster hospital and those returning to our catchment area. Support team members with clinical support and mentorship
Support preceptorship midwives to gain EON competency
Data and administrative tasks associated with service
Responsible for all standards of NIPE screening set by the National Screening committee and adhered to and maintained.
Ensure that KPI data is collected and reviewed, updated and presented.
To ensure that complaints and incidents are dealt with proactively. Investigate incidents and complaints and provide reports as required, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate associated action plans.
Attend any meetings appropriate to your area/role, ensuring effective communication within the team and leading on actions are undertaken.
To act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills, including motivation of staff.
To maintain a high profile, be seen to be in charge and fulfil management and clinical responsibilities to patients pertinent to the role.
To participate in the teaching of all learners and appropriate members of staff.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Job Summary
The post holder will act as an autonomous senior practitioner and specialist adviser in relation to the Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE), providing expert clinical advice and leadership on all aspects of the NIPE screening programme in line with national and Trust standards
The post holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of the NIPE programme and will provide leadership, clinical expertise and support within the clinical areas, including the clinical facilitation of the Examination of the Newborn (EON) Clinic. The post holder will also contribute to failsafe, data management and responding to patient satisfaction concerns/data.
The post holder will monitor the overall performance against the S4N NIPE programme and will maintain an oversight of the programme ensuring a failsafe is in place for all babies born at this unit or returning to our catchment area. Close liaison with the screening team is essential so that appropriate monitoring and reporting is undertaken for the Trust.
Responsible for the collection and presentation of KPI data and will update the National Screening Programme database as required and participate in relevant screening meetings held within the MDT.
Working flexibly within the team is integral to individual professional development and service provision. The post holder may be asked to work throughout the maternity unit as required to support staff and service delivery. This provides an opportunity to enhance leadership ability throughout the service and demonstrates the Trusts commitment to professional development.
Key working relationships
Service users and their families
Antenatal and newborn screening team
Inpatients Matron
Maternity Inpatients Lead midwife
Neonatology team
Shift co-ordinators
National screening committee
GPs and Health Visitors
Roles and responsibilities
CLINICAL/ ROLE SPECIFIC
Responsibility for ensuring 7 day cover for EON within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Oversee the running of daily EON clinic
Data and administrative tasks associated with this
Attendance at any national meetings related to newborn screening
Sharing clinical learning/disseminating new guidance related to screening standards or Trust guidelines
Support all members of the EON team and co-ordinate appropriate cover for the service
Clinical support and mentorship for new members of the EON team
Support for preceptorship midwives to gain their EON competency
MANAGEMENT
Take responsibility for the day to day management and daily running of the NIPE services ensuring that high quality care is delivered and maintained at all times.
Ensure safety, quality of care and NIPE failsafe for all babies born at Chelsea and Westminster hospital and those returning to our catchment area.
Responsible for all standards of NIPE screening set by the National Screening committee and adhered to and maintained.
Ensure that KPI data is collected and reviewed, updated and presented.
Lead a programme of standard setting and audit to implement change that meets patient requirements and improves standards.
Ensure that all adverse clinical risks are recorded and reported using the appropriate incident reporting system and forms.
To reassess the staffing rotas in the light of unexpected absences and adjust accordingly to meet the needs of the service.
To inform the Management team (as appropriate) about conditions within maternity services and staffing levels that may affect safe service provision.
If appropriate to the role and training to line manage staff junior to your role, with the support from the management team.
To create and maintain an effective communication system between all staff groups working in maternity services and to ensure that a positive working environment is achieved.
To ensure that complaints and incidents are dealt with proactively. Investigate incidents and complaints and provide reports as required, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate associated action plans.P
In conjunction with the management team, participate in the short and long term strategic development of the service.
To ensure that working conditions are clean and safe in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure information relating to this is reviewed, updated and readily available to all staff.
Attend any meetings appropriate to your area/role, ensuring effective communication within the team and leading on actions are undertaken.
To be assertive/confident and able to deal with conflict and difficult situations.
To adhere and implement the trust policy for cleanliness and infection control.
Assess, develop, implement and evaluate the highest standards of care based on evidenced-based practice.
Ensure that all staff undertaking NIPE have access to the SN4 system, updating access and passwords as required.
LEADERSHIP
To act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills, including motivation of staff.
To maintain a high profile, be seen to be in charge and fulfil management and clinical responsibilities to patients pertinent to the role.
EDUCATION
Ensure training needs of students and junior staff are met within maternity services.
To participate in the teaching of all learners and appropriate members of staff.
Act as a role model providing mentorship, preceptorship and support for midwives.
Facilitate the continued development of all practitioners within maternity services.
Plan, organise and contribute to the delivery of annual NIPE update training sessions/study days.
Ensure NIPE related education reflects current national guidance, screening standards and policy updates.
To assist in orientation programmes and familiarise staff with the organisational and clinical demands of maternity services.
To ensure that all medical and midwifery students are working in a positive learning environment.
Attend all mandatory training and those relevant to the role.
Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.
Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.
Person Specification
Trust Values Essential
Putting Patients First Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff Open, welcoming and honest Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Education and Qualifications Essential
Registered midwife Examination of the Newborn Trained Midwifery degree or equivalent Evidence of Continuing professional development and education Mentorship/Practice Assessor
Desirable
Resus Council NLS course
Experience Essential
Experience in undertaking NIPE
Desirable
Clinical experience in all areas of midwifery
Skills and knowledge Essential
Relevant EON experience IT competent
Personal qualities Essential
Excellent communication Reliability Confidence to work autonomously Caring compassionate attitude Commitment to flexible working Leadership qualities Caring compassionate attitude
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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)