Fetal Medicine Midwife
confidential Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Nottingham |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Band 6
Job overview
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
NUH Maternity is undergoing an exciting transformation and we are delighted to offer this fantastic opportunity to join the Fetal and Maternal medicine team.
You will provide specialist information, support and counselling for women considering antenatal screening and prenatal diagnostic tests when a fetal abnormality is suspected or diagnosed. You work with the antenatal screening co-ordinator in the provision of antenatal screening services and develop specialist skills and knowledge in Fetal and Maternal Medicine.
Main duties of the job
Due to retirement within the team the Fetal Medicine team are looking to recruit an experienced midwife with an interest in Fetal and Maternal Medicine
To contribute to the development and delivery of high quality midwifery services in line with professional and government policy.
To deliver, as part of the multidisciplinary team, safe, evidence based midwifery care to women and their families throughout the antenatal period.
To work within the national screening committee standards supporting women and families through the screening pathway .
Provided counselling around screening tests, diagnostic procedures and procedures following pregnancy loss.
Receive referrals from ultrasound scan where fetal anomalies have been detected and plan appropriate care.
To promote health and social well-being, contributing to the reduction in health inequality through the provision of a range of health education and social care advice for women and their families.
Working for our organisation
The Maternity service is delivered across 2 Hospital sites and community and provides care for approximately 8500 births per year. Women have the option to birth at home or within the Labour Suite or the Midwife Led unit on either of the 2 sites.
Nottingham Fetal Medicine is a specialised service for women and their partners who are expecting a baby who has higher risk of having a problem. The team is made up of subspecialty trained obstetric consultants, specialised midwives and a small number of higher medical trainees.
Nottingham Maternal Medicine is a specialist service that provides care to pregnant women who either have pre-existing medical diseases or have specific pregnancy-related diseases that can affect any organ in the body.
We work very closely with highly specialised paediatric services throughout the East Midlands, and the clinical and laboratory genetics teams in Nottingham.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an exciting time to Join NUH as we continue to develop our maternity service which is co-designed with our staff and the woman and families that we care for.
Part time – 26.5 hours per week
Take responsibility for the co-ordination of consultant-led lists, ensuring that the appropriate information is accessible for each patient.
Provided counselling around screening tests, diagnostic procedures and procedures following pregnancy loss.
Receive referrals from ultrasound scan where fetal anomalies have been detected and plan appropriate care.
Support women with highly specialist information and counselling when a fetal anomaly is suspected or diagnosed.
Provide ongoing support and liaison to parents considering, or undergoing termination of pregnancy for abnormality including assisting with feticide procedures.
Act as an advocate for parents and support informed choice regarding prenatal tests and subsequent decisions.
Responsible for sharing information of normal and abnormal results to women and their local trusts following an invasive procedure in a timely manner.
Provide information regarding fetal abnormality or loss, including details of relevant support organisations.
Assist with a range of Fetal Medicine procedures such as – diagnostic tests, amniocentesis drainage and in-utero fetal blood transfusions.
Actively contribute to the development of patient information leaflets, such as those concerning prenatal tests and fetal anomalies.
Support the development of new team members and students.
Communicate effectively and confidently with other members of the wider antenatal services teams.
Demonstrate effective multi-disciplinary team working skills and the ability to ensure agreed objectives are achieved.
Contribute to the performance management of the Fetal Medicine Services by ensuring data collection and audit information is submitted in a timely manner.
Participate in team meetings and act as a representative for Fetal and Maternal Medicine.
To make considered judgements about how to act, to safeguard and promote a child or young person »s welfare and be able to instigate measures to reduce the risk of child abuse occurring
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered and practicing midwife.
- Mentorship qualification/ SSSA training
Desirable criteria
- Degree or similar level of study
- Antenatal Screening Committee online Antenatal and Newborn Screening Module
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in all aspects of midwifery care
- Be able to take responsibility for decision making and use own initiative
- Awareness of professional responsibility.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of NHS and Trust priorities and vision
Desirable criteria
- Counselling qualification
- Possess a basic knowledge/ understanding of Fetal Medicine
- Common fetal abnormalities
- Screening/ diagnostic tests
- Invasive procedures/treatments
- Chromosomes and genetics
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Is able to establish and maintain communication with women and their families
- Able to communicate effectively and present information to a multidisciplinary team.
- Documentation is presented clearly and is in keeping with the NMC guidelines
Desirable criteria
- Evidence/ participation in audit or research.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Competency at a level of NMC standards of proficiency.
- Knowledge of national strategies regarding Fetal Medicine.
- Knowledge of National Screening Committee Antenatal Screening Program.
- Able to deal with difficult situations/ people and reduce conflict.
- Respectful of difficult decisions made by women and their families.
Desirable criteria
- Experience/ participation in audit or research.
- Evidence of teaching/ mentoring.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Able to respond, prioritise and analyse complex problems/ situations relating to the care of mothers and ensure effective interventions are put in place.
- Demonstrates effective time management skills.
- Able to lead a team efficiently and effectively to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of leading a team in a clinical setting
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on both campuses
- Computer literate
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Medway Maternity and viewpoint
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts
Essential criteria
- Flexibility of working days
___________________________________________________________________________________
Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.
Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
Company description:
confidential
Follow us