Job summary Are you looking to work in an award winning, well-supported, friendly, dynamic, culturally astute, inclusive environment that puts women/birthing people at the centre of a high standard of care Our latest CQC report has been published and we have maintained our good rating since 2017 and have been awarded as outstanding for leadership, so if you want an excellent opportunity to learn & develop new skills & experiences that relate to antenatal & newborn (ANNB) screening pathways and are a passionate/enthusiastic midwife with significant experience, come and join us and help to coordinate the ANNB Screening programmes within Maternity on the Woolwich site. You must have good knowledge of the national ANNB screening programmes as well as the passion and drive to sustain change to meet both local and national screening standards, ensuring birthing people and their families are at the centre of care. You will liaise with a wide local and national multi-agency team, including specialist consultants, sonographers, senior managers, laboratory staff, NHSE commissioners and QA to implement and embed robust systems and processes which underpin the ANNB screening care pathways. You will be supported by the ANNB Screening Managers and work closely with the ANNB Screening Coordinator on both sites. This post is not suitable for newly qualified midwives or international midwives who do not have extensive experience working in the NHS. Main duties of the job Include but are not limited to: Work closely with the Screening Coordinator on the QEH site to ensure ANNB screening management pathways, as appropriate, and failsafe processes are the same on both sites. Responsible for ensuring the provision of recommended ANNB screening programmes to all birthing people accessing maternity care at LGT at any point throughout the pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Ensure failsafe systems are in place so that eligible birthing people and babies do not miss antenatal and newborn (ANNB) screening. Oversee and facilitate the provision of all recommended ANNB screening tests as specified within the National Screening Committee standards for the ANNB screening programmes as well as the provision of care pathways for birthing people and babies who are found to be screen positive. Develop services and care pathways, in partnership with the MDT, for screening programmes that do not meet the ANNB screening standards. Provide regular updates and training to the MDT regarding ANNB screening. Supervise and work closely with the deputy ANNB Screening Coordinator who will deputise in your absence. Have line management responsibilities for members of the Screening Team including annual appraisals, revalidation and sickness absence. Deliver mandatory & screening training to multi-disciplinary groups. Report risks and incidents via the Trust incident reporting system. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata plus HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number 197-RF6455 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital London SE18 4QH Job description Job responsibilities The role of the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator is to oversee and facilitate the provision of all recommended antenatal and newborn screening tests as specified within the National Screening Committee standards for Antenatal and Newborn Screening Programmes and the Antenatal Care NICE Guidelines. To oversee and facilitate the provision of care pathways for women/birthing people and babies who are found to be screen positive. To participate in the collation and provision of data on the performance of the Maternity Service in achieving compliance with the antenatal and newborn screening standards. To provide assurances to the Maternity Governance and Risk Board around the provision of the antenatal and newborn screening services. To develop services and care pathways, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, for screening programmes that are not meeting the antenatal and newborn screening standards. To provide regular updates and training to midwives and support staff regarding antenatal and newborn screening. Ensure potential risks and clinical incidents are reported through the Trust incident reporting system. Ensure that screening incidents that fall outside of the screening standards are reported locally and regionally to NHS England, and assist in the SI investigation in line with local Trust policy. Please see full JD Job description Job responsibilities The role of the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator is to oversee and facilitate the provision of all recommended antenatal and newborn screening tests as specified within the National Screening Committee standards for Antenatal and Newborn Screening Programmes and the Antenatal Care NICE Guidelines. To oversee and facilitate the provision of care pathways for women/birthing people and babies who are found to be screen positive. To participate in the collation and provision of data on the performance of the Maternity Service in achieving compliance with the antenatal and newborn screening standards. To provide assurances to the Maternity Governance and Risk Board around the provision of the antenatal and newborn screening services. To develop services and care pathways, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, for screening programmes that are not meeting the antenatal and newborn screening standards. To provide regular updates and training to midwives and support staff regarding antenatal and newborn screening. Ensure potential risks and clinical incidents are reported through the Trust incident reporting system. Ensure that screening incidents that fall outside of the screening standards are reported locally and regionally to NHS England, and assist in the SI investigation in line with local Trust policy. Please see full JD Person Specification Education,Registration, Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Teaching qualification or equivalent (ENB 997) Degree in Midwifery Desirable Masters level education Recognised management qualification Recognised risk management qualification W3 Work Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience Significant experience as a Band 7 or equivalent Experience of conflict management Experience of data collection and analysis Experience of child protection issues Experience of managing risk within a department Proven trackrecordof leadership Evidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice Project management experience or change management Experience of teaching/training staff Knowledge of conducting risk assessments Experience of group and committee work Knowledge of National Patient Safety and NHS Litigation Authority Person Specification Education,Registration, Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Teaching qualification or equivalent (ENB 997) Degree in Midwifery Desirable Masters level education Recognised management qualification Recognised risk management qualification W3 Work Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience Significant experience as a Band 7 or equivalent Experience of conflict management Experience of data collection and analysis Experience of child protection issues Experience of managing risk within a department Proven trackrecordof leadership Evidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice Project management experience or change management Experience of teaching/training staff Knowledge of conducting risk assessments Experience of group and committee work Knowledge of National Patient Safety and NHS Litigation Authority 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). 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. 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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital London SE18 4QH Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)