Job summary
Closing Date: 28.04.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 29.04.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 19.05.25
Quality & Safety Midwife
Band 6
15 hours per week
Women's CSU
Women's & Newborn Unit
We are looking for a band 6 midwife to be involved with clinical guidelines and support clinical audit.You will be willing to learn about and undertake clinical audit and take a proactive approach to reviewing and tracking guidelines, standard operating procedure and policies for the Women's' CSU
Main duties of the job
With support from the Specialist Midwife, the post holder will be expected to undertake audit and assist with ensuring guidelines remain in date, are in line with best practice and support authors where appropriate, helping to maintain accurate, up to date records off all maternity directorate guidelines, linking with the governance support officer. You will analyze information found and produce audit reports along with action plans. Presenting your findings to relevant groups within the CSU. You will facilitate the clinical audit plan incorporating local and national audit requirements that support clinical effectiveness and provide written and verbal reports and presentations of completed audit projects to the relevant multi-professional groups. You will help with multi-disciplinary clinical audit and ensure it is embedded at ward level, liaising with departmental managers on clinical issues related to practice. You will attend and participate in Women's CSU meetings as appropriate
You will also be supported and exposed to all aspects of Quality, Safety and Governance under the direction and support of the Specialist Midwife for Quality & Safety, placing women, families and staff at the heart of all you do.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience in Quality & Safety.
For further information please speak to the recruitment lead
Helen Sharp, Specialist Midwife, Quality & Safety
01274 364915
Helenm.sharp@bthft.nhs.uk
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with the multi-disciplinary team to update or change guidelines or policies as appropriate.
Support the maternity guideline development and review processes
Where appropriate build on existing research and national guidelines to improve practice.
Develop, implement, monitor, review and embed strategies and frameworks to underpin the principles of clinical governance in Womens Services.
Assist with clinical governance activities and clinical risk management.
Assist with investigations following clinical incidents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with the multi-disciplinary team to update or change guidelines or policies as appropriate.
Support the maternity guideline development and review processes
Where appropriate build on existing research and national guidelines to improve practice.
Develop, implement, monitor, review and embed strategies and frameworks to underpin the principles of clinical governance in Womens Services.
Assist with clinical governance activities and clinical risk management.
Assist with investigations following clinical incidents
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Registered Midwife across a range of clinical areas
- Knowledge of current local and national midwifery agenda and priorities
Desirable
- Experience in guideline development, audit and quality Improvement
- Experience in quality, safety and clinical governance, e.g. incident reviews, gathering information, thematic analysis
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Confidence with speaking to patients, families and staff
- Ability to manage own time and prioritise work autonomously
- Able to analyse information and solve problems
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to participate in the multi-disciplinary team
- Organisational and planning skills
- Flexible approach to meet demands of the service and to manage a changing role
- Highly motivated
- Resilient and tenacious
- Evidence of a commitment to working in Quality & Safety
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the governance agenda within maternity and gynaecology, including learning from incidents
- Awareness of key issues and drivers within the National Maternity Agenda including the Patient Safety Investigation Framework (PSIRF)
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Evidence of recent professional development that meets the requirements of the Quality, Safety and governance agenda
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Midwife.
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Teaching Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Registered Midwife across a range of clinical areas
- Knowledge of current local and national midwifery agenda and priorities
Desirable
- Experience in guideline development, audit and quality Improvement
- Experience in quality, safety and clinical governance, e.g. incident reviews, gathering information, thematic analysis
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Confidence with speaking to patients, families and staff
- Ability to manage own time and prioritise work autonomously
- Able to analyse information and solve problems
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to participate in the multi-disciplinary team
- Organisational and planning skills
- Flexible approach to meet demands of the service and to manage a changing role
- Highly motivated
- Resilient and tenacious
- Evidence of a commitment to working in Quality & Safety
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the governance agenda within maternity and gynaecology, including learning from incidents
- Awareness of key issues and drivers within the National Maternity Agenda including the Patient Safety Investigation Framework (PSIRF)
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Evidence of recent professional development that meets the requirements of the Quality, Safety and governance agenda
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Midwife.
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Teaching Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality
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).
