Newborn Screening and BCG Immunisation Midwife
Post Title Newborn Screening and BCG Immunisation Midwife Band 6
To promote a sensitive and systematic approach to the management of the Newborn Screening and Infant Examination, Newborn Bloodspot Testing and BCG Immunisation programme.
To administer and manage the screening programmes ensuring that they are delivered in line with the recommendations of the UK National Screening Committee and the appropriate Service Specifications.
This post supports the quality and governance agenda within Maternity and is key to ensuring that midwifery practice is safe, evidence based and current, advising on changes nationally to practice and implementing them in local practice. The post holder will support the screen lead Midwife by monitoring the standards through audit and key performance indicators to stakeholders such as the Screening board.
The role is 50% non-clinical within the screening team and 50% clinical working within the maternity unit supporting the screening and BCG immunisation work. The post holder will work under the leadership of the antenatal screening lead midwife and the wider screening team.
Main duties of the job
* 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
About us
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.
Job responsibilities
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
* 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
Person Specification
Experience
* NIPE qualified and experienced
* BCG trained and experienced
* knowledge and experience in all areas of maternity services developed through continuing professional knowledge and practice
* Evidence of sound knowledge of governance and risk.
* Evidence of excellent presentation, teaching, verbal, written and report writing skills.
Skills
* Ability to teach and supervise learners
* Counselling skills
Qualifications
* Registered Midwife with Current NMC Registration
* Successful completion of a mentorship course.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Service specifications relating to newborn screening and immunisations
* Knowledge/awareness of relevant key performance indicators
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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