Job summary
To ensure guidelines are developed, implemented and monitored to reflect evidence based andbest practice
To work alongside the Maternity Services Audit Lead to develop and implement Directorate wideaudit processes that will effectively monitor clinical practice to ensure continuous improvement, compliance and effectiveness.
To provide and lead specialist midwifery practice in the development and co-ordination of guidelineand clinical pathway development to support safe, effective high-quality maternity care.
To facilitate the implementation of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE),external publications and external assessments programmes this will include the associated audit programmes.
To develop and implement processes to effectively monitor clinical practice via care pathways,ensuring continuous improvement, compliance and effectiveness.
To facilitate, support and coordinate a rolling programme of clinical audit projects, evidence-basedpractice and audit based on maternity priorities and specialty specific requirements
Use national benchmarking data ie CMACE, RCOG, NICE to ensure that policies and guidelinesare reviewed and updated to reflect best practice
Utilise information from incidents, complaints and claims to ensure procedural documents are reviewed and updated as appropriate
Main duties of the job
Promote collaborative working partnerships and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Ensure professional and clinical standards are maintained and developed in response to new evidence
Act as a supportive professional role model for midwifery, providing midwifery care in accordance with the NMC Code
To communicate and liaise with staff groups at all levels on all aspects of the audit cycle, ensuring that all necessary information is correctly gathered and presented in a comprehensible and timelymanner.
To liaise with all staff groups to ensure clinical audit evidence requirements for CQC and externalassessments are provided in a timely manner.
To provide advice and guidance to staff on general clinical audit queries and also ad hoc clinical audit training when required.
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.
Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.
UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate positive leadership and motivational skills in the support of staff as well as currentknowledge of midwifery and contemporary maternity care
Contribute to a departmental culture which promotes an open and honest approach to professionaldecision making and problem solving
Lead specific designated projects.
Promote and maintain organisational and professional standards, ensuring that Trust and Directorate Policies and Guidelines are available, implemented and followed.
Demonstrate and promote excellent interpersonal skills, written, verbal and nonverbal communication styles
Influence and nurture positive attitudes and behaviours within the teams and wider multidisciplinary team
Demonstrate a working knowledge and effective use of the escalation policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate positive leadership and motivational skills in the support of staff as well as currentknowledge of midwifery and contemporary maternity care
Contribute to a departmental culture which promotes an open and honest approach to professionaldecision making and problem solving
Lead specific designated projects.
Promote and maintain organisational and professional standards, ensuring that Trust and Directorate Policies and Guidelines are available, implemented and followed.
Demonstrate and promote excellent interpersonal skills, written, verbal and nonverbal communication styles
Influence and nurture positive attitudes and behaviours within the teams and wider multidisciplinary team
Demonstrate a working knowledge and effective use of the escalation policy.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree in higher education or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Mentor
Desirable
- Masters degree or working toward
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad range of midwifery experience promoting normal birth
- Experience in discussing sensitive issues appropriately
- Experience of implementing change
- Experience of teaching within clinical areas
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency collaboration
- Contemporary knowledge of strategic nursing and midwifery practice issues in and acute and community setting
- Knowledge of issues associated with social exclusion and health inequalities
- Knowledge of internal and external reviews relevant to maternity and the Governance Assurance Framework
Desirable
- Experience of working collaboratively with Midwifery Education Systems
- Member of a working party/steering group
Skills
Essential
- Convening and chairing a meeting
- IT Skills
- Oral & written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to challenge appropriately
- Planning & organisational skills
- Physical skills
- Capable of working autonomously with a minimum of direct supervision
Desirable
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree in higher education or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Mentor
Desirable
- Masters degree or working toward
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad range of midwifery experience promoting normal birth
- Experience in discussing sensitive issues appropriately
- Experience of implementing change
- Experience of teaching within clinical areas
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency collaboration
- Contemporary knowledge of strategic nursing and midwifery practice issues in and acute and community setting
- Knowledge of issues associated with social exclusion and health inequalities
- Knowledge of internal and external reviews relevant to maternity and the Governance Assurance Framework
Desirable
- Experience of working collaboratively with Midwifery Education Systems
- Member of a working party/steering group
Skills
Essential
- Convening and chairing a meeting
- IT Skills
- Oral & written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to challenge appropriately
- Planning & organisational skills
- Physical skills
- Capable of working autonomously with a minimum of direct supervision
Desirable
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).
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