Contact information Please contact Hayley Young, Hayley.young6@NHS.net/ Catherine Weaver, catherine.weaver1@nhs.net About the role Unique Opportunity: Culturally Competent Genetic Services We are seeking a motivated and solution-focused Close Relative Marriage Neonatal Nurse to join our dynamic neonatal/ maternity team. This role is vital in providing high-quality care and enhancing genetic awareness among families where consanguineous-related genetic disorders are prevalent. As outlined in Culturally Competent Genetic Services and Close Relative Marriage, the role involves working proactively with women from Pakistani ethnic groups to: Increase genetic testing awareness and literacy. Improve access to genetic services for families. Support informed reproductive decision-making. To contribute to reduced inequalities infant and child mortality and morbidity The Ideal candidate will be: Motivated: Driven to deliver high-quality care in a culturally sensitive manner. Flexible: Adaptable to the needs of families and the wider service. Solution-Focused: Committed to identifying and implementing effective interventions. Excellent Communicator: Able to build strong relationships with colleagues and families. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families and communities, improving health outcomes through culturally competent care. Main duties The successful candidate will support the implementation of the national strategy at local provider level. They will: Develop an understanding of the issues and research evidence of the subject matter. Ensure that provision of genetic information is available to women/families who are affected by this issue to enable empowered decision making. Enable parents to make informed choices in a culturally sensitive empowering way. Initiate sensitive, appropriate conversations with families affected with recessive disorders linked to close relative marriage. Support and improve engagement with genetic services for affected families. Establish the role within the multi-disciplinary neonatal team and be a point of contact referral for the wider team. Work towards incorporating genetic information into neonatal care where appropriate. Help to improve access to genetics services for at risk consanguineous families Support the development of and maintenance of collaborative working, including to: Ensure a common understanding of genetic risk. Promote the use of standardised resources and materials. Support the development of joint ways of working across Maternity, Neonates, Paediatrics, Clinical Genetics, Health Visiting and General Practice (GP) in the local high need area. Ensure learning is shared across the Trust. Key requirements Clinician with current NMC Registered, Nurse Adult/Children's Midwife Registered Nurse sub part 1 Recognised Neonatal Qualification ENB 405 An understanding of both genomics/genetics and neonates (or the ability to develop this understanding). Significant experience of working in a busy and complex environment. Specialist knowledge in a relevant subject to post graduate level. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .