Lead Midwife — Newborn Screening & NIPE

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS trust in the UK is seeking a dynamic midwife to provide clinical and managerial leadership within the maternity unit. The successful candidate will co-ordinate the Systematic Examination of the Newborn service, ensuring compliance with standards while leading quality improvement projects. Candidates must be a registered Midwife with relevant clinical experience and training in Examination of the Newborn. This role offers an opportunity to impact critical maternity care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Midwife with relevant clinical experience.
• Training in Examination of the Newborn is required.
• Knowledge of the NIPE screening programme is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Screening Coordinator in the NIPE screening programme.
• Lead quality improvement projects related to screening.
• Educate and assess staff on EON and NIPE processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data management

Quality improvement

Education

Registered Midwife with relevant clinical experience

Training in Examination of the Newborn (EON)

Knowledge of the NIPE screening programme

Job description

A major NHS trust in the UK is seeking a dynamic midwife to provide clinical and managerial leadership within the maternity unit. The successful candidate will co-ordinate the Systematic Examination of the Newborn service, ensuring compliance with standards while leading quality improvement projects. Candidates must be a registered Midwife with relevant clinical experience and training in Examination of the Newborn. This role offers an opportunity to impact critical maternity care in a supportive environment.