Job summary
Would you like to work in a Trust where you can make a real difference to the women and families in your care? Do you have a passion for ensuring that women have the best birth experience possible? Are you interested in risk and Governance ?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Midwife to join our friendly, credible and dynamic maternity team
We are looking for an innovative midwife who is able to demonstrate a wide range of midwifery expertise and experience to work as part of our governance team as risk & incident lead midwife.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the review of incidents, MNSI data and other maternity incidents in conjunction with the wider maternity team.
This post supports the quality and governance agenda within Maternity and is key to ensuring that nursing, midwifery and medical practice is safe, evidence based and current, advising on changes nationally to practice and supporting the implementation of such guidance into practice. The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and monitoring of incidents and presentation of key performance indicators including the monitoring and review of action plans and recommendations from After Action Reviews and PSII.
The postholder will also participate in the maternity manager on call rota and working clinically as part of the escalation pathway.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.
Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD
The post holder will support the review of incidents, MNSI data and other maternity incidents in conjunction with the wider maternity team.
This post supports the quality and governance agenda within Maternity and is key to ensuring that nursing, midwifery and medical practice is safe, evidence based and current, advising on changes nationally to practice and supporting the implementation of such guidance into practice. The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and monitoring of incidents and presentation of key performance indicators including the monitoring and review of action plans and recommendations from After Action Reviews and PSII.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD
The post holder will support the review of incidents, MNSI data and other maternity incidents in conjunction with the wider maternity team.
This post supports the quality and governance agenda within Maternity and is key to ensuring that nursing, midwifery and medical practice is safe, evidence based and current, advising on changes nationally to practice and supporting the implementation of such guidance into practice. The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and monitoring of incidents and presentation of key performance indicators including the monitoring and review of action plans and recommendations from After Action Reviews and PSII.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with Current NMC Registration
- Degree level education
- Masters, working towards Masters or equivalent experience / portfolio of evidence
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Teaching or mentorship course completed
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Practising midwife for a minimum of 5 years
- Experience in all midwifery settings
- Experience of working to deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of incident review
- Experience working within a governance setting
- Experience of participation in maternity manager on call rota
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal relationship skills
- Understanding of risk management and governance agenda
- Excellent presentation skills
- Evidence of supporting women's choice
- Excellent Report writing skills
- Knowledgeable about national midwifery agenda
- Knowledge of clinical governance and external review processes.
- Understanding of PSIRF
Desirable
- Knowledge and management of incident reporting systems eg. Datix/ Safeguard
Other
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with Current NMC Registration
- Degree level education
- Masters, working towards Masters or equivalent experience / portfolio of evidence
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Teaching or mentorship course completed
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Practising midwife for a minimum of 5 years
- Experience in all midwifery settings
- Experience of working to deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of incident review
- Experience working within a governance setting
- Experience of participation in maternity manager on call rota
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal relationship skills
- Understanding of risk management and governance agenda
- Excellent presentation skills
- Evidence of supporting women's choice
- Excellent Report writing skills
- Knowledgeable about national midwifery agenda
- Knowledge of clinical governance and external review processes.
- Understanding of PSIRF
Desirable
- Knowledge and management of incident reporting systems eg. Datix/ Safeguard
Other
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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).
