Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Lead Midwife

Please see details job description attached Job Summary The post holder will act as an autonomous senior practitioner and specialist adviser in relation to the Newborn Infant Physical Examination (NIPE), providing expert clinical advice and leadership on all aspects of the NIPE screening programme in line with national and Trust standards The post holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of the NIPE programme and will provide leadership, clinical expertise and support within the clinical areas, including the clinical facilitation of the Examination of the Newborn (EON) Clinic. The post holder will also contribute to failsafe, data management and responding to patient satisfaction concerns/data. The post holder will monitor the overall performance against the S4N NIPE programme and will maintain an oversight of the programme ensuring a failsafe is in place for all babies born at this unit or returning to our catchment area. Close liaison with the screening team is essential so that appropriate monitoring and reporting is undertaken for the Trust. Responsible for the collection and presentation of KPI data and will update the National Screening Programme database as required and participate in relevant screening meetings held within the MDT. Working flexibly within the team is integral to individual professional development and service provision. The post holder may be asked to work throughout the maternity unit as required to support staff and service delivery. This provides an opportunity to enhance leadership ability throughout the service and demonstrates the Trusts commitment to professional development. Key working relationships Service users and their families Antenatal and newborn screening team Inpatients Matron Maternity Inpatients Lead midwife Neonatology team Shift co-ordinators National screening committee GPs and Health Visitors Roles and responsibilities CLINICAL/ ROLE SPECIFIC Responsibility for ensuring 7 day cover for EON within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Oversee the running of daily EON clinic Data and administrative tasks associated with this Attendance at any national meetings related to newborn screening Sharing clinical learning/disseminating new guidance related to screening standards or Trust guidelines Support all members of the EON team and co-ordinate appropriate cover for the service Clinical support and mentorship for new members of the EON team Support for preceptorship midwives to gain their EON competency MANAGEMENT Take responsibility for the day to day management and daily running of the NIPE services ensuring that high quality care is delivered and maintained at all times. Ensure safety, quality of care and NIPE failsafe for all babies born at Chelsea and Westminster hospital and those returning to our catchment area. Responsible for all standards of NIPE screening set by the National Screening committee and adhered to and maintained. Ensure that KPI data is collected and reviewed, updated and presented. Lead a programme of standard setting and audit to implement change that meets patient requirements and improves standards. Ensure that all adverse clinical risks are recorded and reported using the appropriate incident reporting system and forms. To reassess the staffing rotas in the light of unexpected absences and adjust accordingly to meet the needs of the service. To inform the Management team (as appropriate) about conditions within maternity services and staffing levels that may affect safe service provision. If appropriate to the role and training to line manage staff junior to your role, with the support from the management team. To create and maintain an effective communication system between all staff groups working in maternity services and to ensure that a positive working environment is achieved. To ensure that complaints and incidents are dealt with proactively. Investigate incidents and complaints and provide reports as required, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate associated action plans.P In conjunction with the management team, participate in the short and long term strategic development of the service. To ensure that working conditions are clean and safe in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure information relating to this is reviewed, updated and readily available to all staff. Attend any meetings appropriate to your area/role, ensuring effective communication within the team and leading on actions are undertaken. To be assertive/confident and able to deal with conflict and difficult situations. To adhere and implement the trust policy for cleanliness and infection control. Assess, develop, implement and evaluate the highest standards of care based on evidenced-based practice. Ensure that all staff undertaking NIPE have access to the SN4 system, updating access and passwords as required. LEADERSHIP To act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills, including motivation of staff. To maintain a high profile, be seen to be in charge and fulfil management and clinical responsibilities to patients pertinent to the role. EDUCATION Ensure training needs of students and junior staff are met within maternity services. To participate in the teaching of all learners and appropriate members of staff. Act as a role model providing mentorship, preceptorship and support for midwives. Facilitate the continued development of all practitioners within maternity services. Plan, organise and contribute to the delivery of annual NIPE update training sessions/study days. Ensure NIPE related education reflects current national guidance, screening standards and policy updates. To assist in orientation programmes and familiarise staff with the organisational and clinical demands of maternity services. To ensure that all medical and midwifery students are working in a positive learning environment. Attend all mandatory training and those relevant to the role. Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward. Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.