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:
1. Increase genetic testing awareness and literacy.
2. Improve access to genetic services for families.
3. Support informed reproductive decision-making.
4. Contribute to reduced inequalities in 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 of the job
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 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 by recessive disorders linked to close relative marriage.
* Support and improve engagement with genetic services for affected families.
* Establish their 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 and maintenance of collaborative working, including:
o Ensuring a common understanding of genetic risk.
o Promoting the use of standardised resources and materials.
o Supporting joint ways of working across Maternity, Neonates, Paediatrics, Clinical Genetics, Health Visiting, and General Practice in high-need areas.
o Sharing learning across the Trust.
About us
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 hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We are committed to continuous improvement, valuing our staff and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment. Our benefits include NHS pension, generous holiday allowance, employee wellbeing services, onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, and more.
Job responsibilities
Support the implementation of the national strategy at local provider level, including:
* Develop understanding of issues and research evidence.
* Ensure genetic information is accessible to affected women/families for empowered decision-making.
* Facilitate culturally sensitive, informed choices for parents.
* Initiate appropriate conversations with families regarding recessive disorders and close relative marriage.
* Enhance engagement with genetic services.
* Establish and be a referral point within the multidisciplinary neonatal team.
* Integrate genetic information into neonatal care where appropriate.
* Improve access to genetics services for at-risk families.
* Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, including:
o Understanding genetic risks.
o Using standardised resources.
o Developing joint working across relevant services.
Support networks and partnerships with genomic services, regional alliances, local authorities, NHS England, professional bodies, and others.
Be a local expert providing guidance, responsive support, and participating in training and research.
Support capacity development through training and establishing communities of practice.
The post involves identifying families with probable genetic conditions related to close relative marriage, providing unbiased information, and supporting staff with training. The candidate will maintain clinical skills and communicate effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (no obligation to apply).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.
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