Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Governance Specialist Midwife for PMRT, ATTAIN and SBL

The closing date is 25 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an exceptional midwife for the position of Clinical Governance Specialist Midwife with key focus on PMRT, ATAIN and SBL to join our team in our journey towards excellence!

You will be joining our team at a key time when changes to strengthen our governance umbrella is being made to support us in achieving and sustaining outstanding care to the communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities will include leading on PMRT, ATTAIN and SBL. This includes using the PMRT toolkit, ATTAIN spreadsheet, reviewing case notes, investigating incidents and analysing themes and trends.
Saving Babies Lives aspect of the role, includes coordination of the CNST evidence To provide feedback on PMRT and ATAIN and progress the implementation of recommendations from these meetings. Track and follow up on actions devised following these meetings.
Develop key relationships with stakeholders to support improvements
Track and follow up on actions devised following incidents, investigations and after action reviews (AAR).
Support and provide guidance to all staff within maternity services in relation to patient safety and clinical governance
To contribute to the maternity clinical risk management strategy and provide support in monitoring the effectiveness of the maternity services risk management strategy.
To attend the Trust complaints, litigation, incident and pals meeting (CLIP), and when required deputise for the Maternity Clinical Risk Manager at the trust Patient Safety Committee (PSC) as a midwifery expert. In addition, attend the maternity services risk management meeting (MRMR)
Promote and maintain cohesive working relationships with obstetricians, neonatal team (medical and nursing) anaesthetists and other specialists.
Maintain a clinical and leadership role.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

293-SWNS-0553

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Application and interview

Essential

NMC Registered Midwife currently registered to practice
Evidence of Post Registration
Education; ENB 997 or equivalent
Ability to think and practice at Masters level
Investigation & report writing skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to analyse complex clinical issues
Influencing and negotiating skills
Experience of risk assessment
Recent experience as a senior midwife

Desirable

Relevant Degree
Root cause analysis training
Risk Management Qualification or equivalent
Teaching skills
Ability to make formal & informal presentations locally and to a wider audience
Evidence of midwifery leadership experience
Recent clinical credibility

Person Specification

Application and interview

Essential

NMC Registered Midwife currently registered to practice
Evidence of Post Registration
Education; ENB 997 or equivalent
Ability to think and practice at Masters level
Investigation & report writing skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to analyse complex clinical issues
Influencing and negotiating skills
Experience of risk assessment
Recent experience as a senior midwife

Desirable

Relevant Degree
Root cause analysis training
Risk Management Qualification or equivalent
Teaching skills
Ability to make formal & informal presentations locally and to a wider audience
Evidence of midwifery leadership experience
Recent clinical credibility

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)