Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife to lead on the implementation of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle version 3 (SBLCBv3). The role will also include leading related projects to improve the safety and quality of maternity services.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
- Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of SBLCBv3, ensuring compliance with national standards, MIS requirements, and quality improvement initiatives across its 6 elements.
- Lead related projects to improve quality and safety in maternity.
- Audit policies, protocols, and guidelines; ensure clinical risk management and clinical audit are integral to practice development.
- Develop and implement action plans for deficiencies; report progress regularly to the senior midwifery team.
- Act as a resource for staff on national/local guidance; maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, LMNS, MNVP, and national networks.
- Engage service users via MNVP to inform improvement work.
Please review the attached job description for further information.
About us
As our most valuable asset, we understand that happy, fulfilled staff will offer their best, and we aim to achieve this by providing a supportive team approach.
We have a large team comprising midwives, maternity care assistants, maternity support workers and obstetricians, we clearly link in with other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
We have a comprehensive mandatory training programme including PROMPT as well as many opportunities for you to develop personally.
We have several shared decision making councils, giving all staff a voice within the department.
We recognise that some staff may experience difficult situations. To support them, we have, alongside our lead midwives and senior midwifery team, an excellent PMA team.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further and detailed information, please review the attached job description.
Professional Development, Education and Training
- Support development and delivery of training programmes aligned with SBLCBv3 and MIS standards.
- Maintain and update Training Needs Analysis; coordinate and provide multidisciplinary training.
Management and Leadership
- Lead implementation of SBLCBv3 objectives; act as a clinical role model.
- Monitor compliance with SBLCBv3 indicators; support gap analyses and action plans.
- Contribute to guideline development and updates.
Planning and Organisation
- Manage time effectively; liaise regularly with Matron and Programme Manager.
- Provide governance reports on SBLCBv3 delivery at Trust and ICB level; escalate issues as needed.
- Represent the service at network meetings.
Research and Development
- Work with audit lead to ensure SBLCBv3 compliance.
- Promote research and learning culture; lead audit cycles and policy updates based on evidence.
Communications and Working Relationships
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders; provide timely and accurate progress reports.
- Collect and present evidence for SBLCBv3 compliance and MIS submissions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further and detailed information, please review the attached job description.
Professional Development, Education and Training
- Support development and delivery of training programmes aligned with SBLCBv3 and MIS standards.
- Maintain and update Training Needs Analysis; coordinate and provide multidisciplinary training.
Management and Leadership
- Lead implementation of SBLCBv3 objectives; act as a clinical role model.
- Monitor compliance with SBLCBv3 indicators; support gap analyses and action plans.
- Contribute to guideline development and updates.
Planning and Organisation
- Manage time effectively; liaise regularly with Matron and Programme Manager.
- Provide governance reports on SBLCBv3 delivery at Trust and ICB level; escalate issues as needed.
- Represent the service at network meetings.
Research and Development
- Work with audit lead to ensure SBLCBv3 compliance.
- Promote research and learning culture; lead audit cycles and policy updates based on evidence.
Communications and Working Relationships
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders; provide timely and accurate progress reports.
- Collect and present evidence for SBLCBv3 compliance and MIS submissions.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of SBLCBv3
- Understanding and application of human factors
- Sound knowledge of the governance agenda
- Sound knowledge of current issues in maternity
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit process
- Presentation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Hold a Diploma or (preferably) Degree in Midwifery
- Hold a mentorship/teaching qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and revalidation
- Completion of a leadership course, or equivalent relevant experience
- Quality improvement qualification or relevant experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Able to deliver clinical care
- Self-motivated
- Visible and approachable
- Objective
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Clinical/Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6, or above, in a specialist area, or any other relevant area with transferrable skills
Desirable
- Incident reviews/RCA
- Managing complex service user feedback
- Developing/reviewing policies and guidelines
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of SBLCBv3
- Understanding and application of human factors
- Sound knowledge of the governance agenda
- Sound knowledge of current issues in maternity
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit process
- Presentation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Hold a Diploma or (preferably) Degree in Midwifery
- Hold a mentorship/teaching qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and revalidation
- Completion of a leadership course, or equivalent relevant experience
- Quality improvement qualification or relevant experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Able to deliver clinical care
- Self-motivated
- Visible and approachable
- Objective
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Clinical/Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6, or above, in a specialist area, or any other relevant area with transferrable skills
Desirable
- Incident reviews/RCA
- Managing complex service user feedback
- Developing/reviewing policies and guidelines
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).
