Job summary
The post holder will manage the clinical governance team in the further development of robust systems and processes, throughout the Directorate in relation to clinical governance and quality, which underpins safe clinical practice. The role encompasses risk management, clinical audit and clinical effectiveness programmes. The post holder will provide clinical governance and risk management leadership, guidance and expertise to the wider multi-professional Maternity team. This will include implementing strategies and frameworks that ensure the Maternity service meets the Trust and NHSLA standards for clinical governance.
Main duties of the job
This is a senior role within the maternity directorate and the post holder is responsible for ensuring governance and risk systems are in place across the Directorate. To work closely with the Director of Midwifery, Clinical Lead and Midwifery Leadership Team to ensure effective communication systems are in place.
The post holder will work closely with area Matrons to ensure excellent standards of care, a safe environment, robust infection control practices, high standards of cleanliness are in place throughout and compliant with national and local standards.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overall focus of the post is the continuing development of a seamless clinical governance and risk management strategy which fosters multidisciplinary working across the directorate.
To act as a specialist in the field of risk within the maternity and ensure the national recommendations from MBRRACE-UK Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquires across the UK (MBRRACE), National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and NHS England guidance.
To oversee the completion of the Perinatal Mortality Review Tool.
The post holder will support staff within the directorate to deliver high quality services to women and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overall focus of the post is the continuing development of a seamless clinical governance and risk management strategy which fosters multidisciplinary working across the directorate.
To act as a specialist in the field of risk within the maternity and ensure the national recommendations from MBRRACE-UK Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquires across the UK (MBRRACE), National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and NHS England guidance.
To oversee the completion of the Perinatal Mortality Review Tool.
The post holder will support staff within the directorate to deliver high quality services to women and their families.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Education to a degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of further professional development
Desirable
- Management / Leadership qualification
- Quality Improvement (QI) and /or Project management qualification
Experience, skills and ability
Essential
- Management experience in a senior role
- Up to date knowledge of Clinical Governance framework.
- Experience with writing Trust Board level reports
- Ability to lead and manage a multi- professional team
Desirable
- Varied experience in senior managerial roles
- Experience of ward or department budget management and financial issues
Personal attributes
Essential
- Able to prioritize workload
- Able to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in people management
- Experience of preparing/writing papers; working party experience with local, regional or national working groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Education to a degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of further professional development
Desirable
- Management / Leadership qualification
- Quality Improvement (QI) and /or Project management qualification
Experience, skills and ability
Essential
- Management experience in a senior role
- Up to date knowledge of Clinical Governance framework.
- Experience with writing Trust Board level reports
- Ability to lead and manage a multi- professional team
Desirable
- Varied experience in senior managerial roles
- Experience of ward or department budget management and financial issues
Personal attributes
Essential
- Able to prioritize workload
- Able to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in people management
- Experience of preparing/writing papers; working party experience with local, regional or national working groups
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital, Women's centre
Headley Way, Headington
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
