Job summary
This role is open to all internal staff including those registered on our bank
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Maternity Quality Improvement and Sustainability Lead to join our dedicated team. In this role you will be pivotal at driving quality improvement initiatives forwards helping us to provide outstanding care for all those who access our service. You will play a key role in making sure that we meet and exceed national standards for care. You will worth with a wide range of key stake holders as part of a friendly and supportive team to ensure the outstanding care given is sustainable. There may be the possibility for an increase in hours in the near future.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be instrumental in driving positive change, ensuring compliance with regulations and overseeing and monitoring QI projects within the maternity and gynaecology services.This will include influencing organisational culture by championing sustainability, driving innovation and encouraging continuous improvement, especially with regards to ongoing cost savings.The post holder will assist the team with evidence gathering for external submissions and liaise closely with area leads and matrons to ensure lessons are learnt following incidents.Together with the Obstetric Lead for Governance, the Governance Lead Midwife and the other members of the governance team the post holder will support with the implementation of the safety strategy and clinical governance objectives within Maternity.They will work with the lead clinicians within maternity, Professional Midwifery Advocates, Midwifery matrons, Medical and Midwifery staff to identify clinical risk issues and implement changes in practice resulting from QI projects, Incidents and ATAIN and progress the implementation of recommendations from multidisciplinary meetings.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Quality Improvement:to include level of responsibility for:
1.1 Assist in the development and oversee a rolling programme of quality improvement initiatives based on the priorities of the maternity service specialty specific and the trust priorities.1.2 Take the lead on identifying problem areas or areas for improvement and facilitate the planning and documentation of actions required to achieve the required standard.1.3 Plan and organise activities to implement the quality agenda, promoting a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to quality improvement. Work with clinicians, area leads and matrons to identify quality improvement opportunities in all areas.1.4 Review and adjust existing strategies for quality monitoring and improvement as services develop in the context of service delivery changes, developing new strategies as required.1.5 Assist with gathering evidence and action plans for the department safety strategy and keeping this up to date.1.6 Promote best practice and implementing innovations in care.1.7 Track and follow up on actions devised following incidents.1.8 Assist with action planning following 72 hour reviews, serious incident reports and HSIB reports.1.9 Participate at the Maternity Investigation Group and assist with investigations within scope of responsibility including term unexpected admissions to NICU and re-admissions to NICU1.10 Prepare thematic reviews from cases and disseminate learning.
ATAIN2.1 Compile a monthly review of all neonatal admissions/readmissions in collaboration with the lead neonatal sister and Paediatric Consultant and record on the ATAIN Audit Tool.2.2 Oversight of CNST action 3 in collaboration with the SCBU Matron and clinical leads2.3 Review all neonatal readmissions in collaboration with the Community Midwifery Manager and Operational Leads as required.2.4 Present monthly admissions/readmissions trends at Directorate perinatal meetings.2.5 Prepare the yearly ATAIN Project Plan to meet CNST requirements and ensure robust communications in order to achieve required outcomes.2.6 Prepare and present quarterly updates of the ATAIN Project Plan at the Directorate perinatal meetings.2.7 Ensure regular communication and collaboration with senior neonatal staff and the Community Midwifery Manager.2.8 Escalate to the relevant midwifery manager, operational lead and /or infant feeding specialist midwife when concerned about the care plans or professional practice relating to women/babies being cared for; ensuring safe services are maintained.2.9 Promote evidence based practice within the maternity serviceSafety Champions3.1 Devise and track a safety dashboard for use in the division and update following the safety champion meetings.
Guidelines4.1 Review all guidelines in line with NICE monitoring forms to ensure compliance4.2 Escalate non-compliance via correct pathway4.3 Review new NICE guidelines against current guidance and identify changes required4.4 Track guideline dues dates and send to authors when required4.5 Circulate guidelines and collate comments4.6 Chair Guideline Group meeting4.7 Send approved guidelines for publishing
Sustainability5.1 Ensure all service improvements are sustainable and valuable5.2 Work with the senior maternity and financial teams to have oversight of SIP5.3 Work with all members of the maternity and gynaecology team to identify areas for service improvement and savings5.4 Work with the multidisciplinary team to reduce wastage in the service
Clinical Responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for:6.1 Report any untoward incidents. Maintain security.6.2 Maintain the supply and custody of drugs, medicines etc, including keeping of agreed register.6.3 Ensure that measuring, administration and recording of all drugs and medicines is carried out in accordance with the rules of the NMC, and as laid down in Trust policy.6.4 Support accurate and contemporaneous records of all care by all staff.Managerial responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for:7.1 Participate in regular meetings of ward / unit staff, attends as a representative at other meetings when required.7.2 Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, etc and local policies. Comply with the departments fire regulations. Ensure the proper reporting of all accidents / incidents.7.3 Participate in investigations of any complaints.7.4 Understand and carry out NHS Trust Policies as contained in Ward / Unit.7.5 Participate in the development of Clinical Governance initiatives in conjunction with the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager and monitor implementation and performance.7.6 Attend Directorate/Board/external meetings in the absence of the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager and update/present cases as required. The post holder will also attend debrief meetings as required7.7 Prepare progress and update reports for Maternity, Divisional and Board meetings
The post holder will work clinically across the Maternity Service to maintain own competence and credibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Quality Improvement:to include level of responsibility for:
1.1 Assist in the development and oversee a rolling programme of quality improvement initiatives based on the priorities of the maternity service specialty specific and the trust priorities.1.2 Take the lead on identifying problem areas or areas for improvement and facilitate the planning and documentation of actions required to achieve the required standard.1.3 Plan and organise activities to implement the quality agenda, promoting a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to quality improvement. Work with clinicians, area leads and matrons to identify quality improvement opportunities in all areas.1.4 Review and adjust existing strategies for quality monitoring and improvement as services develop in the context of service delivery changes, developing new strategies as required.1.5 Assist with gathering evidence and action plans for the department safety strategy and keeping this up to date.1.6 Promote best practice and implementing innovations in care.1.7 Track and follow up on actions devised following incidents.1.8 Assist with action planning following 72 hour reviews, serious incident reports and HSIB reports.1.9 Participate at the Maternity Investigation Group and assist with investigations within scope of responsibility including term unexpected admissions to NICU and re-admissions to NICU1.10 Prepare thematic reviews from cases and disseminate learning.
ATAIN2.1 Compile a monthly review of all neonatal admissions/readmissions in collaboration with the lead neonatal sister and Paediatric Consultant and record on the ATAIN Audit Tool.2.2 Oversight of CNST action 3 in collaboration with the SCBU Matron and clinical leads2.3 Review all neonatal readmissions in collaboration with the Community Midwifery Manager and Operational Leads as required.2.4 Present monthly admissions/readmissions trends at Directorate perinatal meetings.2.5 Prepare the yearly ATAIN Project Plan to meet CNST requirements and ensure robust communications in order to achieve required outcomes.2.6 Prepare and present quarterly updates of the ATAIN Project Plan at the Directorate perinatal meetings.2.7 Ensure regular communication and collaboration with senior neonatal staff and the Community Midwifery Manager.2.8 Escalate to the relevant midwifery manager, operational lead and /or infant feeding specialist midwife when concerned about the care plans or professional practice relating to women/babies being cared for; ensuring safe services are maintained.2.9 Promote evidence based practice within the maternity serviceSafety Champions3.1 Devise and track a safety dashboard for use in the division and update following the safety champion meetings.
Guidelines4.1 Review all guidelines in line with NICE monitoring forms to ensure compliance4.2 Escalate non-compliance via correct pathway4.3 Review new NICE guidelines against current guidance and identify changes required4.4 Track guideline dues dates and send to authors when required4.5 Circulate guidelines and collate comments4.6 Chair Guideline Group meeting4.7 Send approved guidelines for publishing
Sustainability5.1 Ensure all service improvements are sustainable and valuable5.2 Work with the senior maternity and financial teams to have oversight of SIP5.3 Work with all members of the maternity and gynaecology team to identify areas for service improvement and savings5.4 Work with the multidisciplinary team to reduce wastage in the service
Clinical Responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for:6.1 Report any untoward incidents. Maintain security.6.2 Maintain the supply and custody of drugs, medicines etc, including keeping of agreed register.6.3 Ensure that measuring, administration and recording of all drugs and medicines is carried out in accordance with the rules of the NMC, and as laid down in Trust policy.6.4 Support accurate and contemporaneous records of all care by all staff.Managerial responsibilities: to include level of responsibility for:7.1 Participate in regular meetings of ward / unit staff, attends as a representative at other meetings when required.7.2 Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, etc and local policies. Comply with the departments fire regulations. Ensure the proper reporting of all accidents / incidents.7.3 Participate in investigations of any complaints.7.4 Understand and carry out NHS Trust Policies as contained in Ward / Unit.7.5 Participate in the development of Clinical Governance initiatives in conjunction with the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager and monitor implementation and performance.7.6 Attend Directorate/Board/external meetings in the absence of the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager and update/present cases as required. The post holder will also attend debrief meetings as required7.7 Prepare progress and update reports for Maternity, Divisional and Board meetings
The post holder will work clinically across the Maternity Service to maintain own competence and credibility.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Formal training in the area of digital healthcare
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the use of digital technologies
- Knowledge of clinical systems relevant to maternity and neonatal care
Desirable
- In-depth understanding of the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS), maternity metrics and ability to apply maternity data to improve service delivery
Experience
Essential
- Service development experience, delivering clinical quality improvements and successful service change
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Formal training in the area of digital healthcare
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the use of digital technologies
- Knowledge of clinical systems relevant to maternity and neonatal care
Desirable
- In-depth understanding of the Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS), maternity metrics and ability to apply maternity data to improve service delivery
Experience
Essential
- Service development experience, delivering clinical quality improvements and successful service change
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
