Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated midwife to join our friendly maternity service. The right candidate will be an experienced midwife, with a genuine passion for safety and risk management
If you are dedicated to contributing to a team striving to deliver excellence in maternity care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career in midwifery then DCH NHS FT is the place for you. We are passionate about the care we give to women, pregnant people, their families and babies and you will be well supported to further and enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise within our Trust.
The successful candidate will continue to work clinical on a regular basis
Main duties of the job
The Safety Lead Midwife is a full member of the Midwifery Governance Team committed to promoting and maintaining high quality and safe standards of clinical practice across the maternity service.
She is responsible for coordinating all elements of risk management including taking an active role in the Maternity Safety Team, managing the datix system for maternity and obstetrics, reviewing cases of concern, carrying out RCAs and other clinical reviews, discussing issues of concern with staff involved in cases and highlighting trends and/or poor practice to the management team. She will also be closely involved in the roll-out and successful establishment of PSIRF. She attends some external meetings where relevant. The main focus will be on robust and high quality day to day management of risk and safety within the department.
The post holder will be expected to work a regular clinical shift on the ward.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staffOur Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
please see the JD and PS for further details - in there you will find all the information you require
Job description
Job responsibilities
please see the JD and PS for further details - in there you will find all the information you require
Person Specification
education
Essential
- registered midwife
- First Degree
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 6 midwife or above
- experience of managing risks and incidents
- experience of writing reports and doing presentations
- Specialty specific knowledge including labour ward competencies, in high and low risk midwifery
- An understanding of key maternity frameworks including MIS and SBL
Desirable
- Experience of Quality Improvement Methodology in practice
apptitude and skills required
Essential
- Able to conduct investigations and draw conclusions and make recommendations
- Able to present persuasive argument and influence others from a multi professional background
- Able to plan, organise and chair meetings ensuring action plans are in place
- Able to request, analyse, present and interpret data and apply to practice situations and develop this skill in others
- confident using digital software
Desirable
- Be confident in using BadgerNet and other NHS digital systems
Person Specification
education
Essential
- registered midwife
- First Degree
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 6 midwife or above
- experience of managing risks and incidents
- experience of writing reports and doing presentations
- Specialty specific knowledge including labour ward competencies, in high and low risk midwifery
- An understanding of key maternity frameworks including MIS and SBL
Desirable
- Experience of Quality Improvement Methodology in practice
apptitude and skills required
Essential
- Able to conduct investigations and draw conclusions and make recommendations
- Able to present persuasive argument and influence others from a multi professional background
- Able to plan, organise and chair meetings ensuring action plans are in place
- Able to request, analyse, present and interpret data and apply to practice situations and develop this skill in others
- confident using digital software
Desirable
- Be confident in using BadgerNet and other NHS digital systems
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).
