Fetal Medicine Specialist Midwife - London, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main duties of the job:

The post holder will be responsible for providing and coordinating the care of women who screen positive for chromosome abnormalities and fetal abnormalities within the fetal anomaly screening programme (FASP) and where the risk for fetal abnormalities is increased due to ultrasound findings, maternal infection, genetic risk or previous incidence of abnormality
The post holder will counsel and provide support and information to parents of the unborn fetus with a suspected abnormality, including links with relevant support organisations where appropriate. She/he will provide a link between the woman, maternity services and specialist Fetal Medicine Unit services.
The post holder will promote midwifery practice and developments within the clinical care settings and enhance the service offered to women and their families in line with best practice and national standards

Working for our organisation:

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.

Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.

From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification:

Education & professional Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

Registered Midwife
Extensive knowledge of national policy, standards and frameworks
Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff both formally and informally

Experience:

Essential criteria:

Broad experience in all aspects of Midwifery Care
Experience of data collection and analysis
Working experience of Risk Management
Experience of Counselling

Skills and aptitude:

Essential criteria:

IT literate
Understanding of current midwifery issues
Sensitive to the diverse needs of women
Knowledge of change management
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to critically analyse complex situations/data.
Counselling and listening skills
To be a proactive, participant member in staff development.
Evidence of ability to prioritise to ensure the smooth running of the service

Personal Qualities & Attributes:

Essential criteria:

Flexibility
Commitment to women

- centred care

Understanding of complaints management.
Able to use appropriate language according to circumstances.

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Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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AT

Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
If you are an
EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK

Please Note:

We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

The Trust uses
electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

- _Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.