Systemic Examination of the Newborn

Job Summary We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic midwife who will provide clinical and managerial midwifery leadership within the maternity unit. The post holder will be a registered Midwife who will co‑ordinate the Systematic Examination of the Newborn (SEN) service at Royal London Maternity services in line with the National Screening standards. The SEN Practitioner will be responsible for the management and delivery of the SEN programme and will provide leadership, clinical expertise, and support within all maternity clinical areas where SEN is carried out. The SEN Lead will monitor day‑to‑day compliance with the SEN programme standards including monitoring the S4N failsafe for all babies born at this unit or returning to our catchment area to ensure the SEN is undertaken within 72 hours of birth. They will be based in clinical practice, responsible for ensuring that standards of care are always upheld. Main duties of the job The purpose of this role is to be a Midwifery Lead in the team carrying out Examination of the Newborn (EON) and Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Screening assessments, and to play a key role in the achievement of screening standards and quality of care. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Screening Coordinator in delivering the NIPE Screening programme across maternity. The role requires extensive knowledge on this programme and requires the postholder to be an Examination of the Newborn (EON) trained Midwife. The NIPE Lead Midwife will be expected to initiate and lead on quality improvement projects and will have the ability to educate and assess others. They will work collaboratively with the Maternity Safety and Quality team to review any clinical incidents or to identify areas of good practice. The post holder will have to be computer literate and have experience of accurate updating of databases and understand data quality issues. About Us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. Details Posted: 01 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £56,276 – £63,176 per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 259-7500904RLH-A Location: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR Job type: Midwife – SEN Practitioner / NIPE Lead Midwife Job responsibilities Key responsibilities include: Co‑ordinate and lead the SEN programme across the maternity unit. Ensure compliance with SEN programme standards and monitoring of the S4N failsafe. Support the Screening Coordinator in delivering the NIPE Screening programme. Initiate and lead quality improvement projects and educational activities. Collaborate with the Maternity Safety and Quality team to review incidents and identify best practices. Maintain accurate database records and uphold data quality. Person Specification Essential Registered midwife on the NMC register. Examined of Newborn (EON) trained. Post‑registration experience. Teaching and assessing qualification (mentorship course). Ability to practice in all areas in accordance with the Midwives Rules and Codes of Conduct. Forward‑thinking approach to care. Ability to practice as an autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting. Desirable Able to make appropriate clinical decisions considering research evidence, informed choice and individual circumstances. Ability to conduct relationships in such a way that conflict is minimised. Initiates reflective practice to make appropriate clinical decisions. Confident in teaching and assessing students. Autonomous midwife in the acute and primary care setting. Able to prioritise workload appropriately and assess medical and midwifery students. Employer details Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust Address: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. EEO Statement We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive working environment. 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