Job summary
Closing Date: 26.03.26
Shortlisting: 27.03.26
Interview expected to take place week commencing06.04.26
An opportunity has arisen to contribute to ongoing improvements as a interim Specialist Midwife . You will provide joint collaborative leadership and assurance . Together you will be playing a pivotal role in delivering education and training to increase the knowledge of our staff on the domains of this programme .
You will collaborate with the Multidisciplinary Team, share learning and develop action plans ,triangulating themes and identify areas of improvement
You will be jointly responsible for delivering programmes of education and training, perform audit and devise Quality Improvement initiatives, presenting findings through written reports and engaging presentations, to drive meaningful improvements.
We are seeking an innovative proactive seniorMidwife who can demonstrate a high level of specialised independent working . You will be organised, examine and interpret data, present findings locally and regionally.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced midwife to thrive and embark on their leadership journey. You will receive support and encouragement. Working flexibly is key in this role to enable the specialist service to meet the requirements as described and to meet the needs of the whole service.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Midwife for Safer Maternity Care will jointly and collaboratively, co-ordinate the implementation of key domains within the Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle (SBLCBV3) and any subsequent National Maternity safety drivers which may supersede or compliment improvements in maternal and new born health.
The key objective of this post is to triangulate data and deliver a programme of improvement to support the key objective of the care bundle.The Specialist Midwife for Safer Maternity Care will be a joint leader linking with the Consultants, department managers and workforce, to ensure that all Quality, safety improvements are agreed and implemented.
The role will collaborate and develop strong links with other Specialist roles who contribute to Quality & Safety. The post holder will work collaboratively, both internally and externally, communicating with agencies and user representatives. The successful candidate will be a representative on external forums, collating information in the required format, uploading data into the NHS Futures platform, ensuring that data can be easily accessed by key stakeholders.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and updated and improved facilities and purpose built environments in the maternity unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure compliance is measured through completion of audits as required, ensuring the SBL programme directives are met, uploading to the required platforms, to meet timeframes
- Provide assurance to the Triumvirate , wider trust and LMNS that the requirements of the SBL care bundle will be met as required
- Work closely with the the Quality and Safety Matron, Head of Midwifery and Clinical Director to deliver the key components of SBL, linking with the other appointed Safer Maternity Care midwives.
- 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 on a regular basis with key staff to achieve compliance on individual element requirements
- Represent the service at LMNS/Regional and National level, specifically in relation to implementation of SBLCBV3 and PMRT as required.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, both internal and external, communicating with agencies and user representatives, acting as a representative on external forums when required and collating information in the required format, uploading data to the NHS Futures platform, ensuring that data can be easily accessed by key stakeholders.
- You will keep abreast of new guidance to ensure that, guidelines and any standard operating procedures are aligned with SBL, feeding any required information and learning into PMRT, to support improvements and learning.
- You will actively educate yourself with all aspects of SBL and PMRT, stepping out of your comfort zone, to cross cover one another when annual leave or absence occurs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure compliance is measured through completion of audits as required, ensuring the SBL programme directives are met, uploading to the required platforms, to meet timeframes
- Provide assurance to the Triumvirate , wider trust and LMNS that the requirements of the SBL care bundle will be met as required
- Work closely with the the Quality and Safety Matron, Head of Midwifery and Clinical Director to deliver the key components of SBL, linking with the other appointed Safer Maternity Care midwives.
- 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 on a regular basis with key staff to achieve compliance on individual element requirements
- Represent the service at LMNS/Regional and National level, specifically in relation to implementation of SBLCBV3 and PMRT as required.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, both internal and external, communicating with agencies and user representatives, acting as a representative on external forums when required and collating information in the required format, uploading data to the NHS Futures platform, ensuring that data can be easily accessed by key stakeholders.
- You will keep abreast of new guidance to ensure that, guidelines and any standard operating procedures are aligned with SBL, feeding any required information and learning into PMRT, to support improvements and learning.
- You will actively educate yourself with all aspects of SBL and PMRT, stepping out of your comfort zone, to cross cover one another when annual leave or absence occurs.
Person Specification
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
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
- Professional Midwifery Advocate training
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
- Evidence of CTG training; Advanced CTG Masterclass
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Evidence of recent attendance at national conferences such as Each Baby Counts/Saving Babies Lives care bundle webinars, perinatal mortality
Person Specification
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
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
- Professional Midwifery Advocate training
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
- Evidence of CTG training; Advanced CTG Masterclass
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Evidence of recent attendance at national conferences such as Each Baby Counts/Saving Babies Lives care bundle webinars, perinatal mortality
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).
