Failsafe Officer

As an Antenatal and Newborn Screening Failsafe Officer you will play a key role in safeguarding the health of mothers and newborn babies by ensuring national screening programmes are delivered safely, effectively and in line with national standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain robust failsafe systems and track screening pathways.
• Follow up outstanding results and ensure each eligible woman and baby has a recorded outcome.
• Develop strong administrative and data management skills.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

• Essential – Computer literate, e.g. Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word).
• Desirable – Knowledge of Care flow IT system and NHS in general.
• Desirable – Knowledge of Badgernet electronic maternity system.

Qualifications

• Essential – Good general education with GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Desirable – Knowledge of the National Antenatal and Newborn Screening Programme software (e.g. SMART 4 NIPE, Newborn Blood Spot).
• Desirable – Experience with recording minutes at meetings.

Experience

• Essential – Clerical experience.
• Essential – Customer care experience.
• Essential – Time management.
• Essential – Experience communicating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Desirable – Data collection experience.
• Desirable – Confidence / ability to raise and challenge concerns if necessary.

Contractual Requirements

• Essential – Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Details

• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum
• Contract: Fixed term – 12 months
• Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 214‑W&C‑7775235‑A
• Job location: King’s Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JL, United Kingdom

Employer Details

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustKing’s Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JL, United Kingdom

Contact Details

• Deputy Head of Midwifery – Lisa Butler
• Email: lisa.butler3@nhs.net
• Phone: 01623622515

Closing Date

21 June 2026

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