Job summary
This role offers a rare chance to be part of a national programme working to make a real difference to maternity and neonatal safety across England. As a Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme Associate, youll work closely with senior leaders and national partners, helping Trusts navigate the scheme and supporting the improvements that genuinely matter to services and families.
Main duties of the job
As a member of our growing team of associates, youll take a lead on delivering the MIS operationally at a national level. You'll work through complex submissions with Trusts, offering clear and confident advice, and contributing to the way perinatal governance and learning continue to develop across the system. Youll also help shape and deliver national training and support conversations where clarity, reassurance, and good judgement are essential.
One of the things that makes our team stand out is the way we work. Were always looking for better, smarter ways of doing things, and we put real energy into making the right way the easy way. New ideas are welcomed, and we encourage curiosity, improvement and trying out approaches that help us work more effectively with Trusts and partners. Youll be joining people who are supportive, collaborative and always learning from each other. Theres plenty of space to grow, whether thats expanding your expertise or exploring new areas of interest.
If youre motivated by meaningful work and enjoy building relationships across a wide network, this role gives you the chance to make a visible impact while being part of a team that values initiative, innovation and genuine support.
About us
NHS Resolution is an Arms Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care, dedicated to supporting the NHS by resolving concerns fairly, sharing learning for improvement, and preserving resources for patient care. The organisation manages clinical negligence and other claims, and increasingly focuses on learning from harm to improve patient and staff safety across England.
The Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme (MIS) is a national programme developed in collaboration and administered by NHS Resolution to promote safety and best practice in maternity and neonatal care. The scheme works in partnership with NHS trusts and national stakeholders to drive improvements, support compliance with safety actions, and share learning across the system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As a member of the associate team youll lead the daytoday operational delivery of the Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme, helping Trusts work through complex submissions and supporting them to meet the schemes requirements.
- Youll provide clear, confident guidance to senior leaders across Trusts and national bodies, including helping them interpret evidence, navigate contentious issues, and understand what good looks like.
- Youll design and deliver national training and engagement sessions, making sure Boards and clinical leaders feel equipped and informed.
- Youll help shape how the scheme continues to evolve by feeding in insight, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting innovation in how we work.
- Youll build strong working relationships across the system, creating open channels of communication that support shared learning and better outcomes for maternity and neonatal services.
What you'll bring
- Strong experience working in perinatal safety, governance or quality improvement, with the confidence to advise senior leaders on complex and sensitive issues.
- The ability to analyse highly complex information and make sound, wellreasoned judgements, even when data is ambiguous or challenging.
- Skilled communication, with the confidence to translate technical or clinical detail into clear guidance for Boards, clinicians and national partners.
- Proven experience delivering training or leading engagement at a senior level, helping others build understanding and capability.
- A calm, thoughtful approach to managing contentious situations, supported by welldeveloped negotiation and influencing skills
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies.
- A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave.
- Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements.
When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access.
- 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP)
- Eye care vouchers for Specsavers.
- Health service discounts.
- Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Season ticket loan scheme.
To apply please provide us with a supporting statement explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities.
We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.
Closing date: 15 February 2026
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As a member of the associate team youll lead the daytoday operational delivery of the Maternity (Perinatal) Incentive Scheme, helping Trusts work through complex submissions and supporting them to meet the schemes requirements.
- Youll provide clear, confident guidance to senior leaders across Trusts and national bodies, including helping them interpret evidence, navigate contentious issues, and understand what good looks like.
- Youll design and deliver national training and engagement sessions, making sure Boards and clinical leaders feel equipped and informed.
- Youll help shape how the scheme continues to evolve by feeding in insight, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting innovation in how we work.
- Youll build strong working relationships across the system, creating open channels of communication that support shared learning and better outcomes for maternity and neonatal services.
What you'll bring
- Strong experience working in perinatal safety, governance or quality improvement, with the confidence to advise senior leaders on complex and sensitive issues.
- The ability to analyse highly complex information and make sound, wellreasoned judgements, even when data is ambiguous or challenging.
- Skilled communication, with the confidence to translate technical or clinical detail into clear guidance for Boards, clinicians and national partners.
- Proven experience delivering training or leading engagement at a senior level, helping others build understanding and capability.
- A calm, thoughtful approach to managing contentious situations, supported by welldeveloped negotiation and influencing skills
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies.
- A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave.
- Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements.
When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access.
- 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP)
- Eye care vouchers for Specsavers.
- Health service discounts.
- Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Season ticket loan scheme.
To apply please provide us with a supporting statement explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities.
We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.
Closing date: 15 February 2026
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.
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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.
