Antenatal and Newborn Screening Lead Midwife

13w3 months ago

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Yeovil, GB · Full-time · £46,148 – £52,809

About this role

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of all NHS national antenatal and newborn screening programmes within Yeovil District Hospital. They ensure the trust is compliant with recommendations and national programme standards. This leadership role demands specialist knowledge in maternity screening.

Main duties involve counselling women/birthing people and their partners in pre and post-test decision making for screening and bereavement care. Undertake screening procedures, analyse results, and refer to specialist services when required. Provide practical care to families experiencing pregnancy and baby loss or maternal death.

Act as a positive role model with sound professional knowledge, leadership, and training for the multi-disciplinary maternity team. Participate in training, supervision, and mentorship of junior colleagues and student midwives. Support the day-to-day provision of maternity care services.

Develop and implement policies, guidelines, and care pathways for screening programmes. Handle audit, performance management, and quality assurance. Education and training ensure all staff are competent and confident in maternity screening delivery.

Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust with flexible working options, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and career development focus. Access Blue Light Card discounts and thrive in a diverse, inclusive workforce amid Somerset's countryside and coastal beauty.

Requirements

Specialist knowledge and experience in antenatal and newborn screening in maternity services
Skills to lead a team and act as a positive role model
Sound professional knowledge in maternity screening and bereavement care
Ability to provide leadership, training, and mentorship to multi-disciplinary team
Competence in counselling for screening decisions and bereavement support
Experience in policy development, audit, and quality assurance for screening programmes
Prioritise own time and workload to meet priorities without compromising quality
Awareness of role in departmental and organisational structure

Responsibilities

Coordinate all NHS national antenatal and newborn screening programmes
Ensure trust compliance with recommendations and national programme standards
Provide support and practical advice to women and staff experiencing pregnancy loss and death of a baby/mother
Counsel women/birthing people and partners in pre and post-test decision making
Undertake screening procedures, analyse screening results, and refer to specialist services
Provide practical care to families experiencing pregnancy and baby loss
Develop and implement policies, guidelines, and care pathways
Conduct audit, performance management, and quality assurance of service programmes

Benefits

Flexible working options to help balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
Strong focus on career development to grow and achieve potential
Access to Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure
Part of a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce