As an Antenatal and Newborn Screening Failsafe Officer you will play a key role in safeguarding the health of mothers and newborn babies by ensuring national screening programmes are delivered safely, effectively and in line with national standards.
Job Responsibilities
* Maintain robust failsafe systems and track screening pathways.
* Follow up outstanding results and ensure each eligible woman and baby has a recorded outcome.
* Develop strong administrative and data management skills.
* Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
* Essential – Computer literate, e.g. Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word).
* Desirable – Knowledge of Care flow IT system and NHS in general.
* Desirable – Knowledge of Badgernet electronic maternity system.
Qualifications
* Essential – Good general education with GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
* Desirable – Knowledge of the National Antenatal and Newborn Screening Programme software (e.g. SMART 4 NIPE, Newborn Blood Spot).
* Desirable – Experience with recording minutes at meetings.
Experience
* Essential – Clerical experience.
* Essential – Customer care experience.
* Essential – Time management.
* Essential – Experience communicating with multidisciplinary teams.
* Desirable – Data collection experience.
* Desirable – Confidence / ability to raise and challenge concerns if necessary.
Contractual Requirements
* Essential – Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Job Details
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum
* Contract: Fixed term – 12 months
* Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 214‑W&C‑7775235‑A
* Job location: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JL, United Kingdom
Employer Details
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JL, United Kingdom
Contact Details
* Deputy Head of Midwifery – Lisa Butler
* Email: lisa.butler3@nhs.net
* Phone: 01623622515
Closing Date
21 June 2026
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