Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Maternity services at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for a Continuous Quality Improvement Lead.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals is committed to developing and embedding its role as a learning organisation that has patient safety at its heart, and this post is a core element of this commitment.
We are looking for a an enthusiastic and motivated individual with clinical effectiveness experience who will be able to take responsibility for the delivery of compliance and effectiveness work streams to staff and support the learning and improving journey of the organisation.
The individual must ensure the values of the Trust; care, honesty and accountability are at the heart of their commitment to this role.
Main duties of the job
The role of the audit midwife will be to support the implementation of the Clinical Audit Programme through planning, design, project management, data input, data analysis, report preparation and the dissemination of audit results.
Assist with the interpretation of clinical audit results and the identification of changes to practice or quality improvements. Promote an evidence-based learning culture using clinical audit and up to date guidelines used in clinical practice
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- A degree level qualification in management, or a related subject and/or relevant work experience
Desirable
- Formal management training, teaching/qualification.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of learning beyond registration evidenced by relevant professional portfolio OR Clinical Audit /Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance experience. Demonstrable project planning and management skills.
Desirable
- Proven track record of partnership working Experience of working at a large acute NHS Trust Health service experience in a governance/clinical related field
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, report writing and investigation skills. Excellent time management skills and able to priorities workload.
Desirable
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Personal Integrity and Credibility Approachable and Adaptable Hard working and committed to the principles of public sector values Excellent negotiation & facilitation skills Demonstrable track record of achievement of objectives Ability to think laterally and seek pragmatic solutions to problems/issues/challenges
Desirable
- Proven record of presenting and teaching skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- A degree level qualification in management, or a related subject and/or relevant work experience
Desirable
- Formal management training, teaching/qualification.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of learning beyond registration evidenced by relevant professional portfolio OR Clinical Audit /Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance experience. Demonstrable project planning and management skills.
Desirable
- Proven track record of partnership working Experience of working at a large acute NHS Trust Health service experience in a governance/clinical related field
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, report writing and investigation skills. Excellent time management skills and able to priorities workload.
Desirable
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Personal Integrity and Credibility Approachable and Adaptable Hard working and committed to the principles of public sector values Excellent negotiation & facilitation skills Demonstrable track record of achievement of objectives Ability to think laterally and seek pragmatic solutions to problems/issues/challenges
Desirable
- Proven record of presenting and teaching 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).
