Job summary
Closing Date: 26.03.26(this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 27.03.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 06.04.26
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for an exceptional midwife for the position of PMRT specialist midwife to join the team at Bradford.
You are joining a team who are committed to strengthening our governance process to support the PMRT requirements. Our aim is to deliver sustainable outstanding care to the communities i Bradford.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in maximising partnership working with existing team members such as Specialist Midwives for Quality & Safety , Bereavement , Diabetes, Safeguarding and Antenatal screening, and Perinatal Mortality review leads, both within and outside of the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities will include leading on all aspects of PMRT and triangulating data to provide meaningful improvements, sharing learning and developing action plans.
Develop key relationships with stakeholders to support improvements
Track and follow up actions
Support and provide guidance to staff within the service in relation to patient safety to support PMRT
Contribute to the quality & safety agenda, linking learning into practice
Peer review at regional PMRT meetings
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work closely with the the Quality and Safety Matron, Head of Midwifery and Clinical Director to deliver the key components of PMRT to meet the National Maternity AgendaTo lead on all aspects of PMRT. To share attendance with others as an external member for PMRT peer revieTo support the service by linking with the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) manager, attending meetings as required.
Undertake related Quality, Safety and governance activities within the maternity service as required, completing investigations within the maternity service as requested by the Quality & Safety Matron specific to the role.
- Meet staff and share learning to achieve compliance.
Ensure compliance is measured through completion of audits I relation to PMRT. Ensure date is analysed and presented to meet timeframes
Provide assurance to the Triumvirate , wider trust and LMNS that the requirements of PMRT will be met as required
Work with the obstetric and neonatal teams to meet PMRT requirements
Hold responsibility to ensure the correct data is captured in the PMRT and the learning from reviews and annual data is shared widely with staff within the perinatal service , presenting findings at key forums
Produce quarterly PMRT reports sharing pertinanat Trust information.
Work collaboratively with the Professional Development Midwives, Bereavement team and the Maternity Quality & Safety Team to achieve improvements in maternal health and birth outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work closely with the the Quality and Safety Matron, Head of Midwifery and Clinical Director to deliver the key components of PMRT to meet the National Maternity AgendaTo lead on all aspects of PMRT. To share attendance with others as an external member for PMRT peer revieTo support the service by linking with the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) manager, attending meetings as required.
Undertake related Quality, Safety and governance activities within the maternity service as required, completing investigations within the maternity service as requested by the Quality & Safety Matron specific to the role.
- Meet staff and share learning to achieve compliance.
Ensure compliance is measured through completion of audits I relation to PMRT. Ensure date is analysed and presented to meet timeframes
Provide assurance to the Triumvirate , wider trust and LMNS that the requirements of PMRT will be met as required
Work with the obstetric and neonatal teams to meet PMRT requirements
Hold responsibility to ensure the correct data is captured in the PMRT and the learning from reviews and annual data is shared widely with staff within the perinatal service , presenting findings at key forums
Produce quarterly PMRT reports sharing pertinanat Trust information.
Work collaboratively with the Professional Development Midwives, Bereavement team and the Maternity Quality & Safety Team to achieve improvements in maternal health and birth outcomes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Registered Midwife across a range of settings
- Good understanding and experience of audit.
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Experience of project/change management, QI work
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams.
- Presentation Skills
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the governance agenda within maternity, including learning from incidents
- Awareness of key issues and drivers within the National Maternity Agenda
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Evidence of training and use of PMRT tool
- Evidence of recent attendance at national conferences such as Each Baby Counts/Saving Babies Lives care bundle webinars, perinatal mortality
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Midwife.
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Teaching Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)
- Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
Desirable
- Professional Midwifery Advocate training
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Registered Midwife across a range of settings
- Good understanding and experience of audit.
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Experience of project/change management, QI work
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams.
- Presentation Skills
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the governance agenda within maternity, including learning from incidents
- Awareness of key issues and drivers within the National Maternity Agenda
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Evidence of training and use of PMRT tool
- Evidence of recent attendance at national conferences such as Each Baby Counts/Saving Babies Lives care bundle webinars, perinatal mortality
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Midwife.
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Teaching Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)
- Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
Desirable
- Professional Midwifery Advocate training
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
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).
