Job SummaryWe are inviting applications for the role of Antenatal and newborn Screening Specialist Midwife to join the Screening team within the Women’s CSU. The ANNB Screening lead midwife will work within a team of Midwives and Failsafe officers across both hospital sites, at Leeds General Infirmary and St James Hospital.
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a candidate that displays clinical leadership skills and knowledge of ANNB Screening programmes, with an ability to provide regular reports regarding KPIs as set by NHS England. An ability to implement new and National ANNB screening standards recommendations and pathways.
An understanding of the importance to develop relationships and liaise with Screening and diagnostic laboratories, fetal medicine team, NHSE Screening Quality team and child health information services on behalf of the trust. An ability to report and investigate ANNB screening incidents including SIAF and RCA reports.
Why you should join our TeamThe ANNB Screening team manages screening results for all patients booked to deliver at Leeds and works collaboratively with the Fetal medicine Unit which is a tertiary referral centre for the North East.
You will lead and be part of a really knowledgeable and friendly team of Midwives, Failsafe officers and Admin staff who work together with a patient centred approach to provide support to families who access our Screening programmes.
We are encouraging applicants who are good team players and who want to be part of and contribute towards quality improvements in the services.
What you will bring to the roleWe are looking for a candidate that displays clinical leadership skills and knowledge of ANNB Screening programmes, with an ability to provide regular reports regarding KPI’s as set by NHS England. An ability to implement new and National ANNB screening standards recommendations and pathways.
An understanding of the importance to develop relationships and liaise with Screening and diagnostic laboratories, fetal medicine team, NHSE Screening Quality team and child health information services on behalf of the trust. An ability to report and investigate ANNB screening incidents including SIAF and RCA reports.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust valuesThe Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust prioritiesOur purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship EligibilityTo comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Please click apply to view applicant criteria
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. 
