Job summary
An exciting opportunity to support the Head of Midwifery, QRS in the development of the professional midwifery agenda by taking the lead on workstreams relevant to quality risk and safety. This will include close liaison with the current Deputy Head of Midwifery and will focus on for example, learning from incidents, PSIRF implementation, transition and sustainability, QRS aspects of the Maternity Improvement Programme and work with the Deputy HoM to lead the matrons in meeting the infection prevention and health and safety agenda. The post holder will support primarily the HOM QRS but will have the opportunity to support HoM Workforce and Operations, as required to gain experience and development opportunities. This role will develop consistency of practice, high standards of care and innovation with a robust quality and safety focus. The post holder will work in partnership with the Directorate and Divisional senior leadership team to ensure the delivery and achievement of the maternity national and regional agenda objectives and contribute to the strategic policies for maternity services.
The post is a key role in the senior midwifery leadership team and will support the Heads of Midwifery and Director of Midwifery to champion high quality, safe and compassionate care for women, birthing people and their families.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to and in partnership with the Head of Midwifery QRS the post holder will ensure the effective implementation of a comprehensive and systematic approach to the QRS agenda.
Support the Director of Midwifery/ Head of Midwifery in ensuring that all aspects of clinical risks relating to practice workforce are robustly and effectively managed.
Promote a just culture in which incident reporting and learning from incidents is accepted as "business as usual" and recognised as a vehicle for quality improvement and the provision of safe services.
Champion the continuous maternity service improvement cycle initiatives by developing programmes in partnership with the quality and safety teams and practice education team, including the Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) teams.
Educate, support, and advise senior managers and clinicians responsible for carrying out investigations of incidents and near misses including identification and implementation of action plans and ensure measures are in place to prevent incident recurrence.
To coordinate the monitoring and review of midwifery/maternity complaints, incidents and clinical risks relating to workforce. Developing, and monitoring action plans, in consultation with the Head of Midwifery.
Deputise for the Head of Midwifery as required.
About us
With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.
We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- First Degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Evidence of CPD
- Management/Leadership qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent post basic training
- Leadership training/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working operationally/clinically as a Senior Midwife
- Substantial experience of budgetary management at a senior level
- Significant experience of working within, and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Extensive experience of contributing to development of safe, effective and efficient midwifery care pathways, including analysis of critical incidents
- Ability to manage diverse, complex and sensitive issues
Desirable
- Engagement in Regional/National developments in relation to maternity services.
Communication and Relationahip Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of the Multi Disciplinary Team
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- In depth knowledge of current issues facing Maternity, Gynaecology and Neonatal services at a local and national level
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- High level of analytical skills. Ability to develop efficient / lean processes to support systematic improvement. Able to use initiative appropriately
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Ability to priortise work to meet competing timescales and targets and work with ambiguity
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- First Degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Evidence of CPD
- Management/Leadership qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent post basic training
- Leadership training/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working operationally/clinically as a Senior Midwife
- Substantial experience of budgetary management at a senior level
- Significant experience of working within, and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Extensive experience of contributing to development of safe, effective and efficient midwifery care pathways, including analysis of critical incidents
- Ability to manage diverse, complex and sensitive issues
Desirable
- Engagement in Regional/National developments in relation to maternity services.
Communication and Relationahip Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of the Multi Disciplinary Team
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- In depth knowledge of current issues facing Maternity, Gynaecology and Neonatal services at a local and national level
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- High level of analytical skills. Ability to develop efficient / lean processes to support systematic improvement. Able to use initiative appropriately
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Ability to priortise work to meet competing timescales and targets and work with ambiguity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).