Band 6 Fetal Medicine Specialist Midwife
The closing date is 15 June 2026
The Fetal Medicine midwife will provide specialist care within the Fetal Medicine team and contribute to the safe, effective and efficient running of the Fetal Medicine service. The role requires effective teamwork across several professional groups and departments to deliver safe, personalised care to women/birthing people and families.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the safe, efficient and effective provision of Fetal Medicine services in line with the Trust's strategic vision, policies and procedures.
Support the daily delivery of women/birthing people centred care services relating to Fetal Medicine and the component parts of the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP), including screening pathways for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome, Patau’s syndrome and fetal anomalies, where results may indicate a higher chance of further screening (NIPT) or prenatal diagnosis for suspected fetal abnormality.
Provide specialist midwifery advice, pre‑ and post‑screening counselling, coordination of referrals and investigations, liaison with the multidisciplinary team and tertiary fetal medicine services, and continuity of care and support where a higher chance result, suspected anomaly or confirmed fetal diagnosis is identified.
Provide a sensitive, systematic approach to the management and counselling of women/birthing people concerning testing, high‑risk results or diagnosis of abnormality.
Develop effective working relationships within the wider antenatal and newborn screening team, supporting safe and consistent practice in line with current NHS Antenatal and Newborn Screening Programme policies, standards, guidance and local pathways.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a consistent point of contact for women/birthing people and families, support informed decision‑making, contribute to joined‑up care across screening, fetal medicine, genetics, neonatology and tertiary services, and support governance, audit and pathway development.
Liaise between Maternity Teams, Neonatology Teams, ward areas, laboratory services and tertiary Fetal Medicine providers to assist in planning high‑risk pregnancies and care of babies identified during the antenatal period with anomalies and to ensure a smooth‑running, seamless service.
Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model promoting an open, honest and transparent culture.
Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator/Lead Fetal Medicine Midwife, Sonography Service and the Maternity Bereavement Midwife.
Person Specification
* Registered Midwife
* First‑level degree in a related healthcare discipline or substantial experiential equivalence
* Mentorship or teaching accreditation: ENB 997 or equivalent, SSSA supervisor and assessor
* Counselling qualification
* Experience of counselling women/birthing people in AN screening or fetal anomaly
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£45,953 to £54,254 a year (incl HCAS)
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