Midwifery Matron - Antenatal & Newborn Screening and Fetal Medicine

To be responsible for the provision of high quality, woman centred antenatal and newborn screening service and fetal medicine for the Trust, in line with the national Screening Committee standards.

To act as a specialist in the field of antenatal and newborn screening, assisting and advising other health professionals in the management of the screening pathways.

To lead on the management of all Trust antenatal and newborn screening pathways, ensuring that they meet national standards and that new or updated standards are implemented as they are released by the NSCT.

To work with the multidisciplinary team to continually monitor the screening pathways, identify areas for improvement, and support staff in this process.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the antenatal and newborn screening team across all four sites of UH Sussex and must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, professionalism, managerial skills, change management skills and extensive knowledge in the area of antenatal and newborn screening/fetal medicine.

The post holder must be able to provide a visible and clinical presence within their area of responsibility and demonstrate advanced midwifery clinical expertise, with extensive knowledge of national policy, standards and frameworks.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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