Job summary The post-holder will assist and support the screening team in the provision and on-going development of antenatal and new-born screening services for pregnant women and new-born babies who are booked for maternity care provided by RCHT. Main duties of the job Within the multi-professional team, assist with the implementation, development and evaluation of antenatal and new-born screening programmes consistent with new national standards, guidance and research, to ensure that every pregnant woman and newborn baby is offered and has access to all the appropriate NHS funded screening programmes Help support processes/systems/fail-safes to reduce risk in antenatal and new-born screening. Provide support and specialist advice to the multidisciplinary team regarding women with higher chance screening results/fetal anomaly. To empower midwives and HCA's by acting as a professional role model, demonstrating best practice and providing support, advice and guidance when required. Support the delivery of the fetal medicine service. To act as deputy in the absence of the screening coordinator Take an active part in carrying out Quality Assurance programmes, set by NSC, covering all aspects of quality to ensure that the highest standards are set, monitored and maintained, keeping such records as required. To support the implementation of standards for the screening programmes. Help maintain data collection to facilitate clinical audits and research projects and support the publication of annual data and quarterly KPIs About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 156-6866036 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential registered midwife Evidence of advanced study in relevant care Desirable Teaching qualification ENB 998 or equivalent Knowledge Essential Ability to deliver training Resilient and confident in adverse situations Ability to develop and motivate staff Ability to work to deadlines Desirable Experience in grief and bereavement counselling Ability to manipulate systems Expereience Essential Minimum 3 years' experience as a midwife Previous experience and knowledge of antenatal and new-born screening offered to all pregnant women and new-born babies Desirable Previous experience and knowledge of fetal medicine and prenatal diagnosis Person Specification Qualifications Essential registered midwife Evidence of advanced study in relevant care Desirable Teaching qualification ENB 998 or equivalent Knowledge Essential Ability to deliver training Resilient and confident in adverse situations Ability to develop and motivate staff Ability to work to deadlines Desirable Experience in grief and bereavement counselling Ability to manipulate systems Expereience Essential Minimum 3 years' experience as a midwife Previous experience and knowledge of antenatal and new-born screening offered to all pregnant women and new-born babies Desirable Previous experience and knowledge of fetal medicine and prenatal diagnosis 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)