Fetal Medicine And Preterm Specialist Midwife

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic midwife to join our specialist maternity team as a Band 7 Fetal Medicine and Preterm Birth Specialist Midwife.

The post-holder will provide expert clinical care, leadership and coordination for women and families accessing fetal medicine and preterm birth services, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based care throughout complex pregnancy journeys.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, the role will support service development, education, quality improvement and governance activities, while acting as a key point of contact for women, families and healthcare professionals across the care pathway.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence service delivery and contribute to improving outcomes and experiences for women and babies

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

The post holder delivers highly specialised midwifery care to women and birthing people experiencing complex pregnancies, including fetal anomalies, high-risk screening outcomes and increased risk of preterm birth.

You will be required to support patients and their families by ensuring that they are correctly monitored through cervical length scanning and facilitating treatment to try to prevent preterm birth within your scope of professional practice.

You will assist and provide training for staff to assist the fetal medicine consultant in performing Chorionic villi Sampling & amniocentesis procedures.

As the specialist lead midwife you will work closely with the Antenatal and Newborn screening coordinator on a daily basis to ensure that the screening KPI’s are maintained and adhering and participating towards Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle 3.

The role includes responsibility for coordinating multidisciplinary care, leading service improvement and supporting governance, education and quality assurance aligned with national and regional standards.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday hours per week

Interview Date: //6

For further information please contact: Hannah Readfern Clinical Matron for Outpatient Services and Public Health. or This is a fixed term contract until //7. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital…