Antenatal & Newborn Screening​/Fetal medicine Midwife

The post-holder will assist and support the screening team and fetal medicine 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.

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services.

Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year.

We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that's safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.

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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

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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

• registered midwife
• Evidence of advanced study in relevant care
• Teaching qualification ENB 998 or equivalent

• Ability to deliver training
• Resilient and confident in adverse situations
• Ability to develop and motivate staff
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Experience in grief and bereavement counselling
• Ability to manipulate systems
• 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
• Previous experience and knowledge of fetal medicine and prenatal diagnosis

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.