Antenatal Clinic Midwife/Deputy Screening Coordinator
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Screening & Antenatal clinic team at the North Devon district Hospital.
The Antenatal Clinic Midwife/Deputy Screening Coordinator will be based within the Antenatal Clinic providing support and advising the multidisciplinary team, to effectively facilitate high quality care specifically in the Antenatal clinic.
The post holder will be an experienced midwife who has theoretical and practical knowledge, along with experience of the necessary clinical skills needed within the modern antenatal clinical setting. The post holder will deliver on initiatives and strategies, supporting the provision of the Maternity Transformation agenda.
They will ensure the woman's experience is of the highest quality, inspiring public confidence. The post holder will ensure that all women are treated with compassion, dignity and respect in line with Trust Values.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator and be able to deputise their role during periods of absence. This includes supporting screen positive women, maintaining and providing a failsafe to the screening pathways and ensuring the service is consistent with national standards.
The post holder will also support clinicians and women requiring speciality fetal medicine care and support in their pregnancy ensuring the referrals are made and any subsequent plan of care is followed. The midwife will also attend the regular MDT meetings to ensure the correct pathways and plans of care are created and followed.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th February 2025
For further information please contact: Kay Maytum, Antenatal & Newborn Screening Coordinator on 01271 314037, kaymaytum@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-34669-9559
Job locations
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