Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Lead Midwife

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Lead Midwife to lead the delivery of the NIPE screening programme. This role requires an autonomous senior practitioner to provide 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., 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.
Support team members with clinical support and mentorship Support preceptorship midwives to gain EON competency Data and administrative tasks associated with service 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. 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. Attend any meetings appropriate to your area/role, ensuring effective communication within the team and leading on actions are undertaken. 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. To participate in the teaching of all learners and appropriate members of staff.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.