Band 7 Antenatal and Newborn Screening Co-ordinator

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  • Hampstead, North West London
  • £56,276-63,176 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and skilled midwife to join the Antenatal and New born screening team at the Royal Free Hospital. The post holder must have experience in using IT systems and knowledge of the antenatal and new born screening programmes. The post holder will also be required to cross-cover for the specialist midwives in their absences.The post holder must ensure a high quality antenatal and new born screening service is provided for women and families within the resources available by developing, reviewing and implementing programmes in line with national evidence/recommendations on all areas covered by RFH.This role is full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with no on-call commitments.Main duties of the jobProvide and support antenatal screening at a service-based level within the maternity service.To act as a Specialist Midwife in the field of antenatal and newborn screening and diagnosis.To provide advice and assistance for health care professionals in the care of clients undergoing screening.Have direct responsibility for overseeing the programme at local level and counselling women and their families concerning high risk results.Provide professional clinical leadership supporting the delivery of evidenced based woman centred care in relation to antenatal and newborn screening.Have the ability to influence decision making within the maternity service, at Trust level and with wider health care organisations who are involved in the screening process.To work as a practising midwife within the maternity unit and provide cover for Fetal Medicine by working closely with Fetal Medicine Specialist midwife and consultant.About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.ukDetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number391-RFL-7369127Job locationsRoyal Free HospitalPond StreetHampsteadNW3 2QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation TrustJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation TrustPerson SpecificationEducation & professional QualificationsEssential
  • Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
  • First Degree or working towards in relevant subject
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
  • NIPE trained or willingness to undertake NIPE course
ExperienceEssential
  • Post registration experience in all aspects of Midwifery Care
  • Evidence of clinical competence
  • Experience in the screening service
  • Experience in developing and implementing guidelines
  • Experience of data collection and analysis
  • Solid experience in using IT systems (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff
Skills and aptitudesEssential
  • Good communication skills
  • Good leadership skills
  • Good counselling and listening skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
  • Understanding of current issues in antenatal and newborn screening e.g. Failsafe systems, national standards
  • Understanding and knowledge of key performance indicators in screening
  • Demonstrates skills in IT systems and use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Knowledge of change management
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to produce high standards of documentation
Personal Qualities & attributesEssential
  • Flexibility
  • Work as a team
  • Commitment to women- centered care
  • Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility
Person SpecificationEducation & professional QualificationsEssential
  • Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
  • First Degree or working towards in relevant subject
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
  • NIPE trained or willingness to undertake NIPE course
ExperienceEssential
  • Post registration experience in all aspects of Midwifery Care
  • Evidence of clinical competence
  • Experience in the screening service
  • Experience in developing and implementing guidelines
  • Experience of data collection and analysis
  • Solid experience in using IT systems (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff
Skills and aptitudesEssential
  • Good communication skills
  • Good leadership skills
  • Good counselling and listening skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
  • Understanding of current issues in antenatal and newborn screening e.g. Failsafe systems, national standards
  • Understanding and knowledge of key performance indicators in screening
  • Demonstrates skills in IT systems and use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Knowledge of change management
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to produce high standards of documentation
Personal Qualities & attributesEssential
  • Flexibility
  • Work as a team
  • Commitment to women- centered care
  • Commitment to furthering knowledge and responsibility

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