Newborn Screening and BCG Immunisation Midwife
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | walsall, WS29PS |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9407-26-0085 |
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Key responsibilities: Clinical Role - To work clinically within the maternity 50% of the time - Work alongside midwives to support the NIPE and NST - Undertake BCG immunisation clinics - To provide information and support to service users - Appropriately communicate sensitive information to women, families and midwives - Be able to deal with clients in emotionally difficult situations. Take appropriate action when confronted by aggressive clients / relatives - Demonstrate understanding on barriers to effective communication and modify behaviour in response - Manage complex situations sensitively and effectively where there may be Conflicts and communicate effectively with the multi-professional team and the client and if there are any language barriers ensure that appropriate interpreting service has been engaged - Promote women centred care and autonomous midwifery practice in all clinical areas - Attend PHE meetings - Can outcome of the S4 N system - Assist and participate in annual reports for NST and NIPE - Can orientate and act on the Northgate fail safe blood spot system Service Delivery & Improvement - Be involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care, including guideline development, audit and quality improvement initiatives relating to newborn screening and immunisation - Contribute to service development using quality improvement methodology - Contribute to multi-professional meetings/team meetings - Inform the screening lead midwife of any emerging safety or quality issues becoming evident relating to newborn screening or immunisation programme - Provide emergency cover and at short notice for unexpected absence / sickness across the maternity service and screening team - Be aware of the Trusts vision statement and how this relates to the maternity services - Ensure that the Trusts behaviour standards are maintained - To assist in implementing the Trusts Maternity strategy Risk Management & Governance - Monitor and maintain quality standards of newborn screening and BCG immunisation - Oversee the use of the NIPE SMART system ensuring all appropriate staff are trained in its use - To ensure that there are robust systems in place to ensure compliance with the newborn screening programmes - Assist in follow up all positive screening tests to ensure the baby has appropriate follow up arranged and ensure all outcomes are recorded on NIPE - SMART with other multi-professionals - Identify, collate, analyse and interpret quantitative data as part of the quarterly monitoring of key performance indicators under the direction of the screening lead - Investigate/identify and report upon screening incidents, making appropriate recommendations. With the use of the trust safeguard reporting system Corporate - The post holder will deliver updates for staff regarding newborn screening and BCG immunisation - Act as a mentor for midwives undertaking the NIPE course - Contribute to the education and development of student midwives - Act as a role model at all times and promote a high standard of safe and effective care which is based upon best evidence - Participate in the maternity quality improvement journey General - Undertake any other duties requested as appropriate to the banding of the post. - Act up in the absence of the screen lead midwife - Engender a culture of respectful relationships. - Conduct oneself in accordance with NMC Code and Trust policies. - Take responsibility for self-development through the appraisal system and complete agreed personal development plan