Patient Safety and Risk Midwife

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Risk Management: to include level of responsibility for:

1.1 Actively support the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager in the maintenance of the Clinical Governance agenda within the Maternity Service and be an active member within the clinical risk management systems. This will include the assisting with risk assessments for Maternity Services.

1.2 Support all Senior Midwives in the close monitoring of the Datix incident reporting system.

1.3 Assist with producing a monthly incidence report of all incidents received via the Datix incident reporting system.

1.4 Undertake in-depth, timely, case reviews, root cause analysis and patient safety incident investigations. Discuss and present as required at various Directorate/Board meetings.

1.5 Attend patient debrief meetings as required with a lead obstetrician/neonatologist and provide support/advocacy for families.

1.6 Monitor complaints in the absence of the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager

1.7 Report cases to HSIB/MBRRACE/CDR agencies where appropriate

1.8 Facilitate / attend pertinent meetings in the absence of the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager.

2. Clinical responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for

2.1 Maintain personal contact with patients and meets their needs on an individual basis, using the process of listening, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.

2.2 Deal with the anxieties of relatives and arranges the support they may need.

2.3 Report any untoward incidents. Maintain security.

2.4 Maintain the supply and custody of drugs, medicines etc, including keeping of agreed register.

2.5 Ensure that measuring, administration and recording of all drugs and medicines is carried out in accordance with the rules of the NMC, and as laid down in Trust policy.

2.6 Support accurate and contemporaneous records of all care by all staff.

2.7 Liaise with all other personnel regarding access to the department, promoting relationships to enhance the quality of care to the consumer and ensuring effective communication with health care professionals.

3. Managerial responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for:

3.1 Participate in regular meetings of ward / unit staff, attends as a representative at other meetings when required.

3.2 Chair meetings and working groups as appropriate.

3.3 Deputise for the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager in her absence

3.4 Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, etc and local policies. Comply with the departments fire regulations. Ensure the proper reporting of all accidents / incidents. Participate in investigations of any complaints. Understands and carries out NHS Trust Policies as contained in Ward / Unit.

3.5 Ensure that directly managed staff are kept up to date and comply with Trust and local policies and procedures.

3.6 Participate in the development of Clinical Governance initiatives in conjunction with the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager and monitor implementation and performance.

4. Professional responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for:

4.1 Provide a role model for others to emulate, at all times exhibiting high standards of professional dress and behaviour and ensuring effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and relatives.

4.2 Contribute to professional forums where appropriate to job role and support professional growth and development of self and others.

4.3 Maintain knowledge and skills through a personal development plan agreed with line manager.

4.4 Work within the professional role governed by The Code of Practice/Rules of the NMC, as well as locally agreed policies and procedures.

5. Education and development responsibilities:

5.1 Maintain ongoing personal and professional development and registration, undertaking study and duties as appropriate to do so in supporting and enhancing role effectiveness.

5.2 Take part in teaching within maternity training sessions where relevant to role.

5.3 Establish links and working arrangements between Divisions, Specialities and Corporate teams and that of the central Governance Team so that they work in collaboration and share good practice.

5.4 Actively participate in the Trust Appraisal process.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Midwife with a minimum of 2 years' midwifery experience.

Education and Training

Essential

• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• PSIRF training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Significant knowledge of the components of quality of governance, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care.
• Knowledge of current Patient safety recommendations as laid down in Ockenden and Kirkup reports
• Have an interest in improving midwifery practice and standards of care.
• An understanding of current government and NHS strategy and policy in respect of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Excellent abilities in concise and accurate report writing and presentation of information.

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of current professional issues and initiatives and the ability to work towards achieving their recommendations.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)