Job summary
This is a key leadership role within the Iindependent Maternity Review (IMR), supporting and enabling the Chief Nurse Office in relation to regulation and professional practice; including external bodies e.g. NMC, CQC. The post holder is responsible for regulation and professional practice for the Independent Maternity Review (IMR) leading across all areas of work which are generated through the IRM teams, both external and internal. In addition, the post holder will ensure that actions deriving from the IMR are progressed, liaising with key leaders to ensure timely completion. The post holder will work across and support areas all activities within the internal IMR team and all specialities in scope of the review.
Main duties of the job
Work alongside the chief Nurse Office and Trust leads for regulation and professional practice to ensure timely identification and resolution of Fitness to Practice concerns using a restorative and just culture approach.
Provide support to the core IMR team across the regulation and professional practice agenda for the IMR response.
Work collaboratively with the clinical and specialist teams that provide information to support the IMR response.
Work closely with the chief Nurse Office and core IMR team and Family Health Leadership team to embed policy and practice to support regulatory Fitness to Practice and local resolution of fitness to practice enquires
Support and develop a culture of informed questioning, trend analysis triangulation, challenge and assurance in a just, restorative and positive way in all aspects of the role.
Work with the core IMR team, Midwifery and Neonatal Leads to identify and share any emergent themes and learning with the directorate and the Family Health leadership team
Support with any action planning required from the emerging themes and learning
Act as a self-relating practitioner who horizon scans to ensure the IRM response and activities remain in line with current best practice
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the development and delivery of the IMR Response Team programme of work/plan in line with local and statutory requirements.
Lead on the collation of documents / evidence needed for the IMR in relation to regulation and professional practice
Support with delivery of any actions identified to improve outcomes in relation to women, birthing people and families
Contribute to internal and external Trust publications as required in relation to the IMR
Respond to internal and external requests for information relating to the IMR
Monitor the implementation and progress of systems in place to respond effectively and deliver the requirements of the IMR escalating as appropriate areas of concern
Prepare and present data and reports for relevant groups and committees as directed by the IMR Core team and Chief Nurse Office
Interpret complex information to identify key themes, trends and hotspots
Collate and analyse quantitative and qualitative information to support the implementation of good practice and quality improvements.
Support in the identification of areas of risk and the development of actions to reduce/mitigate against the risk occurring or re-occurring.
Support the effective implementation of a comprehensive and systematic approach to the regulatory and professional practice portfolio of IMR activities
Work in collaboration with colleagues, providing expertise to contribute to a whole pathway approach to IMR activities
Support and promote a positive culture of quality and service improvement.
Develop and maintain links with stakeholders, external agencies, and third sector parties to ensure their participation and contribution to delivery of the IMR programme
Proactively identify innovative ways to improve the IMR response, efficacy and efficiency
Effectively communicate complex, sensitive, and contentious information.
Use tested and credible tools and techniques to undertake any evaluation and analysis required within the programme
Assist with problem-solving to find and address issues or concerns
Use critical evaluation and problem-solving skills to respond to changing priorities and to make improvements as required
Support with developing appropriate reporting and information sharing systems to facilitate effective working practices for new end to end processes.
Support the development of business cases if required.
Contribute to ensuring that the regulatory and professional practice programme outputs are of a high quality and on time.
Work independently based on an agreed work plan, setting own priorities and standards, working cooperatively to achieve the programme objectives related to quality and improvement.
Facilitate an inclusive culture and ethos at all times working with colleagues internally and externally to the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the development and delivery of the IMR Response Team programme of work/plan in line with local and statutory requirements.
Lead on the collation of documents / evidence needed for the IMR in relation to regulation and professional practice
Support with delivery of any actions identified to improve outcomes in relation to women, birthing people and families
Contribute to internal and external Trust publications as required in relation to the IMR
Respond to internal and external requests for information relating to the IMR
Monitor the implementation and progress of systems in place to respond effectively and deliver the requirements of the IMR escalating as appropriate areas of concern
Prepare and present data and reports for relevant groups and committees as directed by the IMR Core team and Chief Nurse Office
Interpret complex information to identify key themes, trends and hotspots
Collate and analyse quantitative and qualitative information to support the implementation of good practice and quality improvements.
Support in the identification of areas of risk and the development of actions to reduce/mitigate against the risk occurring or re-occurring.
Support the effective implementation of a comprehensive and systematic approach to the regulatory and professional practice portfolio of IMR activities
Work in collaboration with colleagues, providing expertise to contribute to a whole pathway approach to IMR activities
Support and promote a positive culture of quality and service improvement.
Develop and maintain links with stakeholders, external agencies, and third sector parties to ensure their participation and contribution to delivery of the IMR programme
Proactively identify innovative ways to improve the IMR response, efficacy and efficiency
Effectively communicate complex, sensitive, and contentious information.
Use tested and credible tools and techniques to undertake any evaluation and analysis required within the programme
Assist with problem-solving to find and address issues or concerns
Use critical evaluation and problem-solving skills to respond to changing priorities and to make improvements as required
Support with developing appropriate reporting and information sharing systems to facilitate effective working practices for new end to end processes.
Support the development of business cases if required.
Contribute to ensuring that the regulatory and professional practice programme outputs are of a high quality and on time.
Work independently based on an agreed work plan, setting own priorities and standards, working cooperatively to achieve the programme objectives related to quality and improvement.
Facilitate an inclusive culture and ethos at all times working with colleagues internally and externally to the organisation.
Person Specification
Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Essential
- Able to work flexibly across campuses and different locations as required.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse, Midwife or dual qualified nurse/midwife.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or closely health related degree.
- Evidence of completed Masters level training.
- Additional related clinical specialist qualification.
- Experience of professional regulation in a health or social care environment
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge and appreciation of the NMC and CQC national policies and standards landscape
- Experience of NMC hearings
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience, working at a senior level in a complex/NHS organisation
- Significant operational & professional leadership portfolio
- Evidence of having achieved challenging organisational targets. and Experience of leading projects in a complex organisation.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills (written and oral) to the multi-professional team at a variety of levels.
- Ability to lead and build successful teams and ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets.
- Able to influence the direction and decisions of Nursing and Midwifery services, Trust and external audiences as required including Higher Education Institutions and commissioning organisations.
- Good negotiating skills. and ability to manage conflict.
- Ability to present highly complex data to a variety of audiences.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Excellent problem-solving skills using internal and external sources of expertise when appropriate.
- Able to interpret legislation, national guidance as appropriate to the role
- Develop and present workable solutions to complex service and research and innovation issues taking into account internal and external political environments.
- Sensitive to clinical and political demands.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisation skills and ability to sustain high workload through times of service and organisational pressure.
- Ability to chair and/or participate actively in meetings, seminars and conferences.
- Ability to diagnose and take remedial action where excellence programmes are slipping from their targets.
- Performance management skills and techniques to enable accurate real-time progress.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information systems.
- Able to undertake clinical duties as required by a registered nurse or midwife within NUH.
- Able to move and handle teaching and training equipment.
Person Specification
Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)
Essential
- Able to work flexibly across campuses and different locations as required.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse, Midwife or dual qualified nurse/midwife.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or closely health related degree.
- Evidence of completed Masters level training.
- Additional related clinical specialist qualification.
- Experience of professional regulation in a health or social care environment
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge and appreciation of the NMC and CQC national policies and standards landscape
- Experience of NMC hearings
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience, working at a senior level in a complex/NHS organisation
- Significant operational & professional leadership portfolio
- Evidence of having achieved challenging organisational targets. and Experience of leading projects in a complex organisation.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills (written and oral) to the multi-professional team at a variety of levels.
- Ability to lead and build successful teams and ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets.
- Able to influence the direction and decisions of Nursing and Midwifery services, Trust and external audiences as required including Higher Education Institutions and commissioning organisations.
- Good negotiating skills. and ability to manage conflict.
- Ability to present highly complex data to a variety of audiences.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Excellent problem-solving skills using internal and external sources of expertise when appropriate.
- Able to interpret legislation, national guidance as appropriate to the role
- Develop and present workable solutions to complex service and research and innovation issues taking into account internal and external political environments.
- Sensitive to clinical and political demands.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisation skills and ability to sustain high workload through times of service and organisational pressure.
- Ability to chair and/or participate actively in meetings, seminars and conferences.
- Ability to diagnose and take remedial action where excellence programmes are slipping from their targets.
- Performance management skills and techniques to enable accurate real-time progress.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information systems.
- Able to undertake clinical duties as required by a registered nurse or midwife within NUH.
- Able to move and handle teaching and training equipment.
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).