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 advise 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 specialty 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. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
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