Specialist Midwife: Perinatal Genomics

The role is suitable for a specialist/ senior midwife who is passionate about providing care for this previously under-represented area. The post holder would provide regional level midwifery leadership in the focus of equity of access to perinatal genomic services across the North East & Yorkshire region.

See job description:
To build on the fetal genomics transformation project which concluded March 2023.

To provide education and training to current Midwives interested in genomics.

The North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service Alliance was formally established in December 2020 and includes NHS providers and commissioners within Leeds, Sheffield & Newcastle.
The Alliance is led by a partnership of the three providers that have direct responsibility for the delivery of Genomic services and the Alliance’s annual business plan:

• Newcastle University Hospital Foundation Trust
• Sheffield Childrens Hospital
• Leeds Teaching Hospitals
• Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

The post holder would provide regional level midwifery leadership in the focus of equity of access to perinatal genomic services across the North East & Yorkshire region.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.