Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic, highly motivated, and enthusiastic midwife to join the Governance team at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Practice Development midwife for Clinical Governance.
The Practice Development Midwife for Clinical Governance plays a pivotal role in promoting excellence in maternity care through a dual focus on clinical education and governance. This role combines leadership, education, and clinical practice to ensure safe, evidence-based, and high-quality care. The post holder will support the development of midwifery staff, lead on clinical governance initiatives, and contribute to the continuous improvement of maternity services.
Main duties of the job
- Track and follow up on actions devised following incidents, and PSIRF learning responses.
- Support and provide guidance to all staff within maternity services in relation to patient safety and clinical governance
- To contribute to the maternity clinical risk management strategy and provide support in monitoring the effectiveness of the maternity services risk management strategy
- To attend the Trust complaints, litigation, incident and pals meeting (CLIP), and when required deputise for the Maternity Clinical Risk Manager at the trust level Patient Safety meetings as a midwifery expert. In addition, attend the maternity services risk management meeting (MRMR)
- To promote and maintain cohesive working relationships with obstetricians, neonatal team (medical and nursing) anaesthetists and other specialists.
- Support the implementation of recommendations from Government and professional bodies in relation to maternity care.
- Maintain a clinical and leadership role
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife currently registered to practice
- Evidence of Post Registration
- Mentorship Course, SSSA or Equivalent
Desirable
- Masters qualification or relevant masters' level experience in relevant specialist area.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Investigation & report writing skills
- Ability to exercise own initiative
- Ability to analyse complex clinical issues
- Ability to relate appropriately to others
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to make formal & informal presentations locally and to a wider audience
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- IT Literate including word & excel and Power Point
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to work flexibly; With a non-judgemental approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Clinical Audit experience
Experience
Essential
- Has relevant post registration experience
- Evidence of midwifery leadership experience
- Evidence of staff development and training
Desirable
- Previous Band 7 experience
- Experience of facilitating and implementing teaching programmes to meet training Needs
- Experience of teaching, research and clinical audit
- Experience of working in a senior midwife role
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of NMC Midwives Rules & Standards
- Understanding of the demands/needs of women in a multi racial environment
- Knowledge of current professional issues and healthcare legislation
- Understanding of topical issues relating to patient safety within the NHS
- Knowledge of CNST & risk management
- Understanding of the importance of being a role model
- Previous experience of successful change management
Desirable
- Knowledge of current research and relevance to practice
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Committed to the unit's developments
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act 2010
- Flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife currently registered to practice
- Evidence of Post Registration
- Mentorship Course, SSSA or Equivalent
Desirable
- Masters qualification or relevant masters' level experience in relevant specialist area.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Investigation & report writing skills
- Ability to exercise own initiative
- Ability to analyse complex clinical issues
- Ability to relate appropriately to others
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to make formal & informal presentations locally and to a wider audience
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- IT Literate including word & excel and Power Point
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to work flexibly; With a non-judgemental approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Clinical Audit experience
Experience
Essential
- Has relevant post registration experience
- Evidence of midwifery leadership experience
- Evidence of staff development and training
Desirable
- Previous Band 7 experience
- Experience of facilitating and implementing teaching programmes to meet training Needs
- Experience of teaching, research and clinical audit
- Experience of working in a senior midwife role
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of NMC Midwives Rules & Standards
- Understanding of the demands/needs of women in a multi racial environment
- Knowledge of current professional issues and healthcare legislation
- Understanding of topical issues relating to patient safety within the NHS
- Knowledge of CNST & risk management
- Understanding of the importance of being a role model
- Previous experience of successful change management
Desirable
- Knowledge of current research and relevance to practice
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Committed to the unit's developments
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act 2010
- Flexible approach to work
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).
