Fetal Medicine and Screening Midwife

To contribute to the provision of the Antenatal and Newborn Screening and Fetal Medicine service, ensuring the highest possible standards of care for women and their families. To act as an excellent clinical role model and practice autonomously within the parameters of guidelines/policies and sphere of professional practice.

You will be required to work within the Fetal Medicine Department, which promotes the Trust's values, objectives, priorities and high performance standards both individually and as a team. Hence, the Trust's success is dependent on all staff to play an active role to make sure that the existing good practice is universally embedded within the organisation.

Main duties of the job

1. To discuss and refer, if necessary, the findings of the First Trimester Scan and undertake CVS/Amniocentesis counselling as necessary

2. To work closely with the Community Midwifery Service in respect to Antenatal screening and also Newborn bloodspot screening currently available

3. To receive and interpret the Screening Test results and arrange for re-call of these women where appropriate

4. To discuss follow-on screening for any woman falling into the High Chance category, making the necessary arrangements for further investigation.

5. To work in conjunction with Fetal Medicine to assist women through the CVS/ amniocentesis procedure and discuss after care and notification of results. Ensure all necessary follow-up plan of care is booked and an appropriate Consultant referral is made

6. In conjunction with Fetal Medicine, co-ordinate the care of women requesting a termination of pregnancy for fetal abnormality

7. To represent the Hospital and Directorate at Regional and National Meetings and workshops regarding Screening issues in the absence of the Antenatal and newborn screening coordinator

8. To act as the Deputy for the named person for anyone requesting further information in relation to Antenatal & Newborn Screening.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year

per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time,

Job share

Reference number

390-NM-WAC-SO-6895

Job locations

Southend Hospital

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Midwife with 1 years experience at Band 6

Desirable

• Interest in fetal medicine and antenatal and newborn screening

Essential

Essential

• Currently working in an NHS Trust

Desirable

• CPD course in fetal medicine or antenatal and newborn screening

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered Midwife with 1 years experience at Band 6

Desirable

• Interest in fetal medicine and antenatal and newborn screening

Essential

Essential

• Currently working in an NHS Trust

Desirable

• CPD course in fetal medicine or antenatal and newborn screening

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend Hospital

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend Hospital

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Essential

Essential

• Registered Midwife with 1 years experience at Band 6

Desirable

• Interest in fetal medicine and antenatal and newborn screening

Essential

Essential

• Currently working in an NHS Trust

Desirable

• CPD course in fetal medicine or antenatal and newborn screening