Job summary Job Title: Band 7 Close Relative Marriage Neonatal Nurse Unique Opportunity: Culturally Competent Genetic Services We are seeking a motivated and solution-focused Close Relative Marriage Neonatal Nurse to join our dynamic neonatal/ maternity team. This role is vital in providing high-quality care and enhancing genetic awareness among families where consanguineous-related genetic disorders are prevalent. As outlined in Culturally Competent Genetic Services and Close Relative Marriage, the role involves working proactively with women from Pakistani ethnic groups to: Increase genetic testing awareness and literacy. Improve access to genetic services for families. Support informed reproductive decision-making. To contribute to reduced inequalities infant and child mortality and morbidity The Ideal Candidate Will Be: Motivated: Driven to deliver high-quality care in a culturally sensitive manner. Flexible: Adaptable to the needs of families and the wider service. Solution-Focused: Committed to identifying and implementing effective interventions. Excellent Communicator: Able to build strong relationships with colleagues and families. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families and communities, improving health outcomes through culturally competent care. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Hayley Young[Email: Hayley.young6nhs.net] Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the implementation of the national strategy at local provider level. They will Develop an understanding of the issues and research evidence of the subject matter. Ensure that provision of genetic information is available to women/families who are affected by this issue to enable empowered decision making. Enable parents to make informed choices in a culturally sensitive empowering way. Initiate sensitive, appropriate conversations with families affected with recessive disorders linked to close relative marriage. Support and improve engagement with genetic services for affected families. Establish the role within the multi-disciplinary neonatal team and be a point of contact referral for the wider team. Work towards incorporating genetic information into neonatal care where appropriate. Help to improve access to genetics services for at risk consanguineous families Support the development of and maintenance of collaborative working, including to: Ensure a common understanding of genetic risk. Promote the use of standardised resources and materials. Support the development of joint ways of working across Maternity, Neonates, Paediatrics, Clinical Genetics, Health Visiting and General Practice (GP) in the local high need area. Ensure learning is shared across the Trust. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number C9377-FCS5012 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities Support the implementation of the National Strategy at local provider level which will include to: Develop an understanding of the issues and research evidence of the subject matter. Ensure that provision of genetic information is available to women/families who are affected by this issue to enable empowered decision making. Enable parents to make informed choices in a culturally sensitive empowering way. Initiate sensitive, appropriate conversations with families affected with recessive disorders linked to close relative marriage. Support and improve engagement with genetic services for affected families. Establish the role within the multi-disciplinary neonatal team and be a point of contact referral for the wider team. Work towards incorporating genetic information into neonatal care where appropriate. Help to improve access to genetics services for at risk consanguineous families Support the development of and maintenance of collaborative working, including to: Ensure a common understanding of genetic risk. Promote the use of standardised resources and materials. Support the development of joint ways of working across Maternity, Neonates, Paediatrics, Clinical Genetics, Health Visiting and General Practice (GP) in the local high need area. Ensure learning is shared across the Trust. Support the development of networks and partnerships with/between: Genomic Services Medicine Alliances and Regional Clinical Genomic Services; Local Maternity & Neonatal Systems; the National Child Mortality Database; Local Authority Public Health Teams; NHS England; Office for Health Improvement & Disparities; relevant professional bodies; and others. Be a local subject matter expert: - Provide internal guidance and expertise to the provider Trust. Provide responsive support to policy makers, managers and practitioners, including to attend and participate at nationally organised support and training (travel required). Develop new ways of working at local level. Keep abreast of and contribute to research/analysis in the field Support capacity development among neonatal team to design and deliver training for multi-disciplinary Neonatal team at local level. Establish and contribute to a multi-disciplinary community of practice. The post holder will work as a member of the team, to identify families where consanguineous related disorders are present and improve access to genetic services for families to enable informed reproductive decision-making. The post-holder will: Identify families that are admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a probable or likely genetic aetiology linked to close relative marriage and conditions likely to be inherited in an autosomal manner and initiate conversations with family in a sensitive, culturally appropriate manner. Ensure that families who need information about genetic risk and close relative marriage receive this support. Support other staff members to provide accurate, unbiased, non-judgemental evidence-based information to service users. Deliver a comprehensive training programme including access to genetic literacy information, to all staff, within neonatal services supporting the implementation of the national strategy. Maintain their own clinical skills and competencies and have excellent communication. Job description Job responsibilities Support the implementation of the National Strategy at local provider level which will include to: Develop an understanding of the issues and research evidence of the subject matter. Ensure that provision of genetic information is available to women/families who are affected by this issue to enable empowered decision making. Enable parents to make informed choices in a culturally sensitive empowering way. Initiate sensitive, appropriate conversations with families affected with recessive disorders linked to close relative marriage. Support and improve engagement with genetic services for affected families. Establish the role within the multi-disciplinary neonatal team and be a point of contact referral for the wider team. Work towards incorporating genetic information into neonatal care where appropriate. Help to improve access to genetics services for at risk consanguineous families Support the development of and maintenance of collaborative working, including to: Ensure a common understanding of genetic risk. Promote the use of standardised resources and materials. Support the development of joint ways of working across Maternity, Neonates, Paediatrics, Clinical Genetics, Health Visiting and General Practice (GP) in the local high need area. Ensure learning is shared across the Trust. Support the development of networks and partnerships with/between: Genomic Services Medicine Alliances and Regional Clinical Genomic Services; Local Maternity & Neonatal Systems; the National Child Mortality Database; Local Authority Public Health Teams; NHS England; Office for Health Improvement & Disparities; relevant professional bodies; and others. Be a local subject matter expert: - Provide internal guidance and expertise to the provider Trust. Provide responsive support to policy makers, managers and practitioners, including to attend and participate at nationally organised support and training (travel required). Develop new ways of working at local level. Keep abreast of and contribute to research/analysis in the field Support capacity development among neonatal team to design and deliver training for multi-disciplinary Neonatal team at local level. Establish and contribute to a multi-disciplinary community of practice. The post holder will work as a member of the team, to identify families where consanguineous related disorders are present and improve access to genetic services for families to enable informed reproductive decision-making. The post-holder will: Identify families that are admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a probable or likely genetic aetiology linked to close relative marriage and conditions likely to be inherited in an autosomal manner and initiate conversations with family in a sensitive, culturally appropriate manner. Ensure that families who need information about genetic risk and close relative marriage receive this support. Support other staff members to provide accurate, unbiased, non-judgemental evidence-based information to service users. Deliver a comprehensive training programme including access to genetic literacy information, to all staff, within neonatal services supporting the implementation of the national strategy. Maintain their own clinical skills and competencies and have excellent communication. Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiasm and motivation. Reliability, flexibility. Approachable. Committed to high professional standards. Able to motivate others. Able to make decisions and lead effectively. Excellent listening skills. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Able to effectively prioritise. Excellent writing skills. Flexible and positive style and approach to work. Enthusiasm and motivation. Reliability, flexibility. Approachable. Committed to high professional standards. Able to motivate others. Able to make decisions and lead effectively. Excellent listening skills. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Able to effectively prioritise. Excellent writing skills. Flexible and positive style and approach to work. Commitment to quality initiatives, research and its application to practice. Good team member. Always puts patients first. Customer service focus. Willing and able to take personal responsibility. Demonstrates passion for education and excellence. Takes pride in their work and their team. Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives. Respects, values, and cares for others. Supports learning and development of self and others. Supports and promotes equality and diversity. Skills and Capabilities Essential Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills. To communicate written and verbal information effectively and appropriately Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with Consultants, Medical Staff, Nurse colleagues and other multidisciplinary profession. Monitor and maintain excellent standards of care. Effective change management skills Excellent standards of documentation and record-keeping Ability to participate and work within a changing and demanding environment. Ability to work without supervision and direction. A calm and organised approach. The ability to be mobile to carry out the duties of the post. Ability and willingness to mentor students Understanding of own development and training needs Audit experience/teaching skills Experience Essential Subject matter expertise in neonatal care. An understanding of both genomics/genetics and neonates (or the ability to develop this understanding). Significant experience of working in a busy and complex environment. Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post graduate level. Experience in communications and stakeholder management. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Significant years post registration experience. Evidence of achieving band 6 competencies. Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development. Experience of improving care. Willing to undertake further training as necessary. Desirable Knowledge and experience of antenatal and newborn screening. Experience of audit and research within neonatal services. Counselling qualification or equivalent. Recent clinical experience in an acute trust Qualifications Essential Clinician with current NMC registration: Registered Nurse Subpart 1 Adult or Childrens Nurse, Midwife on the NMC Register Recognised neonatal qualification i.e. ENB 405 or equivalent. Desirable Qualification in practice learning and assessment. Newborn Life Support Other Essential Able to access all Trust sites. Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiasm and motivation. Reliability, flexibility. Approachable. Committed to high professional standards. Able to motivate others. Able to make decisions and lead effectively. Excellent listening skills. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Able to effectively prioritise. Excellent writing skills. Flexible and positive style and approach to work. Enthusiasm and motivation. Reliability, flexibility. Approachable. Committed to high professional standards. Able to motivate others. Able to make decisions and lead effectively. Excellent listening skills. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Able to effectively prioritise. Excellent writing skills. Flexible and positive style and approach to work. Commitment to quality initiatives, research and its application to practice. Good team member. Always puts patients first. Customer service focus. Willing and able to take personal responsibility. Demonstrates passion for education and excellence. Takes pride in their work and their team. Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives. Respects, values, and cares for others. Supports learning and development of self and others. Supports and promotes equality and diversity. Skills and Capabilities Essential Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills. To communicate written and verbal information effectively and appropriately Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with Consultants, Medical Staff, Nurse colleagues and other multidisciplinary profession. Monitor and maintain excellent standards of care. Effective change management skills Excellent standards of documentation and record-keeping Ability to participate and work within a changing and demanding environment. Ability to work without supervision and direction. A calm and organised approach. The ability to be mobile to carry out the duties of the post. Ability and willingness to mentor students Understanding of own development and training needs Audit experience/teaching skills Experience Essential Subject matter expertise in neonatal care. An understanding of both genomics/genetics and neonates (or the ability to develop this understanding). Significant experience of working in a busy and complex environment. Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post graduate level. Experience in communications and stakeholder management. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Significant years post registration experience. Evidence of achieving band 6 competencies. Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development. Experience of improving care. Willing to undertake further training as necessary. Desirable Knowledge and experience of antenatal and newborn screening. Experience of audit and research within neonatal services. Counselling qualification or equivalent. Recent clinical experience in an acute trust Qualifications Essential Clinician with current NMC registration: Registered Nurse Subpart 1 Adult or Childrens Nurse, Midwife on the NMC Register Recognised neonatal qualification i.e. ENB 405 or equivalent. Desirable Qualification in practice learning and assessment. Newborn Life Support Other Essential Able to access all Trust sites. 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). Additional information 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 Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)