Location
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
47,810 to 54,710 per year
About Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to delivering life-changing care to every patient, every time. With a reputation for excellence in paediatric, maternity, and specialist services, they’re deeply rooted in their community, working across hospitals and homes to give families the support they need at every life stage. Their team thrives in a supportive work environment, where passion meets purpose and professional growth is part of everyday life.
Job details
Benefits
- Skilled Worker Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
- Supportive team culture that values collaboration and shared leadership
- Opportunities for career growth through continual professional development
- Flexible working to help balance life and work
- Access to NHS pension and exclusive discounts through NHS Staff Benefits
Requirements
- Registered Midwife with active NMC pin
- Completed Accredited Mentorship course
- Proven experience working across antenatal and newborn screening pathways
- Confident managing screening incidents, audits, and service improvements
- Skilled in team leadership and clinical education
- Solid understanding of national screening programmes like IDPS, FASP, NBS
- Strong IT literacy including Microsoft Office and Excel
- Able to communicate clearly in English, spoken and written, including IELTs level 7 or above
- Flexible with working hours, travel, and on-call rota
Salary Details
This post offers a competitive Band 8a NHS salary between 47,810 and 54,710 per annum, depending on experience.
About the Role
This is your chance to step into a high-impact role where you can shape the delivery and governance of essential UK antenatal and newborn screening services. As the Lead Screening Coordinator, you’ll champion clinical excellence, oversee critical NHS programmes, and guide the trust in delivering safe, high-quality care to mothers and babies.
From day one, you’ll be the go-to expert on screening, working across maternity, neonatal, lab, and community teams. You’ll lead on governance, audit, data reporting, and quality assurance while mentoring staff and driving service improvements that really matter. It’s a role where your insight, leadership, and clinical expertise will help set the tone for safe and effective care across the trust.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee delivery of national screening programmes including IDPS, FASP, and NBS
- Act as lead contact for screening incidents, QA visits, and audits
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and public health partners
- Lead on service improvements, data analysis, and governance presentations
- Support staff training across maternity, neonatal, and paediatric settings
- Line manage the Antenatal and Newborn Screening team
- Ensure all screening practices meet national NHS and UKHSA standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. All prior convictions, spent or unspent, may be reviewed as part of this process.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They’re committed to building a team that reflects the community they serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of background, belief, or identity.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Address: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL
- Contact: recruitment.bht@nhs.net
Reference Number
913-SUR-4459
How To Apply
Spotted this at the right time? Don’t wait. If you meet the criteria, they’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take your leadership forward.
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