Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for: -
Management of the Datix system for Women's Health services patient safety incidents
Support the area matrons/clinical leads in the day to day management of clinical risk.
In conjunction with the Clinical Governance manager, participates in the clinical risk management process within Women's Health Services
Liaise with the central governance team in regards to risk management.
Foster co-operative relationship between medical staff / midwives /nurses and other health professionals within Women's Health Services.
Main duties of the job
Investigate patient safety incidents
Document findings of the investigations and close all maternity patient safety incidents on Datix
Write and distribute the 'Message of the Week'
Write the monthly risk management newsletter
Write the monthly and quarterly incident reports.
Chair the incident review group
Prepare incident reports/action plans in conjunction with Clinical Governance Manager and maternity Matrons.
Prepare papers/sent out the minutes/participate in Women's Health services governance meetings.
Participate in Incident Reviews (e.g. PSI, PSII, RAR, AAR)
Attend and participate in the weekly perinatal meetings.
Work and liaise closely with the Clinical Governance Manager and Trust Risk Management Office.
Work with the Clinical Governance Manager, Midwifery Management Team, and Clinical Leads to develop action plans to address practice deficits / improvements in practise / service provision.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for: -
Management of the Datix system for Womens Health services patient safety incidents
Support the area matrons/clinical leads in the day to day management of clinical risk.
In conjunction with the Clinical Governance manager, participates in the clinical risk management process within Womens Health Services
Liaise with the central governance team in regards to risk management.
Foster co-operative relationship between medical staff / midwives /nurses and other health professionals within Womens Health Services.
Please see job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for: -
Management of the Datix system for Womens Health services patient safety incidents
Support the area matrons/clinical leads in the day to day management of clinical risk.
In conjunction with the Clinical Governance manager, participates in the clinical risk management process within Womens Health Services
Liaise with the central governance team in regards to risk management.
Foster co-operative relationship between medical staff / midwives /nurses and other health professionals within Womens Health Services.
Please see job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered midwife (RM)
- Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development including midwifery mandatory skills & drills and other regulatory mandatory training
- Registered mentor
Experience
Essential
- Woman-centred approach to care
- Previous comprehensive midwifery experience- at least 3 years post qualification
- Ability to demonstrate an expert working knowledge and clinical experience of safeguarding and midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
- Use of computerised information systems
Desirable
- Have worked in a multi-agency approach
- Involvement with clinical audit and research, including implementation and review
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current research / reports / guidelines relating to maternity care and their implication
- Demonstrate awareness of clinical governance
- Understanding of the distinctive roles of related health professionals
Desirable
- Involvement in participating in the production of evidence-based guidelines / policies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out the full range of midwifery skills in accordance with job description
- Effective organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
- Computer literate, including analysis of data
- Demonstrate ability to manage maternal medicine caseload, with high levels of complex needs, with compassion whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
- Excellent verbal and professional standard written, presentation and communication skills
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered midwife (RM)
- Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development including midwifery mandatory skills & drills and other regulatory mandatory training
- Registered mentor
Experience
Essential
- Woman-centred approach to care
- Previous comprehensive midwifery experience- at least 3 years post qualification
- Ability to demonstrate an expert working knowledge and clinical experience of safeguarding and midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
- Use of computerised information systems
Desirable
- Have worked in a multi-agency approach
- Involvement with clinical audit and research, including implementation and review
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current research / reports / guidelines relating to maternity care and their implication
- Demonstrate awareness of clinical governance
- Understanding of the distinctive roles of related health professionals
Desirable
- Involvement in participating in the production of evidence-based guidelines / policies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out the full range of midwifery skills in accordance with job description
- Effective organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
- Computer literate, including analysis of data
- Demonstrate ability to manage maternal medicine caseload, with high levels of complex needs, with compassion whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
- Excellent verbal and professional standard written, presentation and communication skills
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).
