# Deputy Antenatal and Newborn Screening Coordinator Midwife

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Royal Derby Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Coordinator (discipline unspecified)
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 22.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15T15:19:22.222Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Maternity/Maternity-v8288282
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8288282?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

To work collaboratively with the Antenatal and New-born (ANNB) screening lead midwives and failsafe officer to support the coordination of all NHS ANNB screening programmes consistent with national programme standards and service specifications.

To contribute to the quality assurance and performance monitoring of the NHS ANNB screening programmes, which involves the collation and analysis of data to audit outcomes and produce reports. To support and counsel women and families; give advice within specialist areas of practice; facilitate screening and pregnancy outcome choices; plan care and refer to specialist services. To provide ANNB screening advice, guidance and support to other members of the healthcare team

To participate in the immunisation and vaccination programmes related to pregnant women and babies within specialist areas. Supports the coordination and facilitation of clinical activity for ANNB screening programmes (e.g. for women who are screen positive following Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) and for the New-born and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) clinics) in conjunction with the ANNB screening lead midwives and medical leads for the service.

### Main duties of the job

Uses knowledge and skills to provide advice and guidance to women and families, and to other health professionals in the delivery of the NHS ANNB screening programmes.

Ensures visibility and accessibility in maternity services as a role model and someone for whom women, families and staff can turn to for assistance, advice and support with regard to ANNB screening

Promotes a culture of inclusion, equality and diversity, reflecting the best interests of patients, public and staff to ensure that there is equal access to uniform and quality assured screening.

Counsels and supports women and their families in their choices regarding ANNB screening and the potential outcomes.

Analyses and assesses midwifery problems associated with ANNB screening, making referrals and escalating as required.

Supports and facilitates training programmes as part of the maternity training needs analysis, in line with maternity service recommendations and national ANNB screening service specifications

Educates staff to effectively communicate with women and their families to enable parents to make informed choices about their ANNB screening options and their pregnancy outcome.

Closing date of applications: 22nd October 2026

Date of interview: 05th November 2026

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Demonstrable knowledge of ANNB screening programmes

**Desirable**

- Understanding of recruitment to report on KPIs and collate data

### Experience

**Essential**

- To be able to demonstrate significant midwifery experience

**Desirable**

- Previous experience in ANNB screening role
- Experience in counselling patients
- Experience in delivering bad news to patients

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- NMC regsitration

## Documents

- [jd (pdf, 394.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10605783)
- [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946)

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