Newborn & Infant Physical Examination Lead
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 per annum inclusive of HCAS, (pro-rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW1 2BU |
| Company: | University College London Hospital |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7803576/309-UCLH-7476 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 NIPE Lead Midwife to lead the delivery of the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) screening programme at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Maternity Unit.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for coordinating and delivering a high-quality, compliant NIPE service in line with national screening standards. You will provide expert clinical leadership, ensure robust failsafe systems are in place, oversee performance against national KPIs, and support the education and development of midwives and medical staff undertaking NIPE examinations.
The successful candidate will be a registered midwife and qualified NIPE practitioner, with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to family-centred, evidence-based care. You will be confident working autonomously while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams across maternity, neonatal services and screening programmes.
UCLH offers an inclusive, supportive working environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to work within one of the UK’s leading maternity services.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 NIPE Lead Midwife to lead the delivery of the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) screening programme at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Maternity Unit.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for coordinating and delivering a high-quality, compliant NIPE service in line with national screening standards. You will provide expert clinical leadership, ensure robust failsafe systems are in place, oversee performance against national KPIs, and support the education and development of midwives and medical staff undertaking NIPE examinations.
The successful candidate will be a registered midwife and qualified NIPE practitioner, with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to family-centred, evidence-based care. You will be confident working autonomously while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams across maternity, neonatal services and screening programmes.
UCLH offers an inclusive, supportive working environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to work within one of the UK’s leading maternity services.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026
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