Job summary
Health Innovation West of England is seeking an
experienced and motivated senior clinician with experience in midwifery or
Maternity Servicesto provide strategic clinical leadership for our Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement Programme. This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence system-wide improvement and contribute to the delivery of the National Patient Safety Strategy.
Working as part of the national network of 15 Health Innovation Networks, you will support the development, implementation and evaluation of key maternity and neonatal workstreams across the West of England. You will work collaboratively with programme teams, clinical colleagues and system partners to drive high-quality, evidence-based improvement.
Programme Areas Include:
- Optimisation and stabilisation of the pre-term infant
- Early recognition and management of deterioration in women and babies
- Avoiding brain injury in childbirth
- Perinatal culture and leadership
- Black Maternity Matters
You will be a senior clinician with substantial experience in maternity and/or neonatal care, a strong understanding of patient safety, and a proven ability to lead and influence across organisational boundaries. You will bring credibility, excellent communication skills and a commitment to improving outcomes for women, babies and families.
Closing Date 16/02/2026 (This advert may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview Date 23/02/2029
Main duties of the job
Health Innovation West of England is one of 15 organisations in the HealthInnovation Network (HIN), commissioned by NHS England to support theadoption and spread of innovations within organisations across ourgeographic footprint.Additionally, the HIN has two other specific commissions; from NHS Englandto run local Patient Safety Collaboratives, and from the Office of Life Sciencesto operate local Innovation Exchanges. Within Health Innovation West ofEngland, we have Programme Delivery directorate with specific functionsfocusing on: Deployment Evaluation and Insights, and Innovation & Growth,with a separate directorate for Corporate Services.Health Innovation West of England is hosted by Royal United Hospitals BathNHS Foundation Trust; however, the organisation operates autonomously withits own Managing Director and executive team, and a Board with membershipfrom our partner organisations across the West of England.The Maternity and Neonatal Clinical Lead will sit within the Deployment Team,and the primary aim of the role will be to support the delivery of variousprogrammes within the Patient Safety Commission under the guidance of theMedical Director.
About us
The Health Innovation West of England is one of 15 Health Innovations across England, established by NHS England to spread proven health innovation at pace and scale. We connect and collaborate with our local NHS and care organisations and universities, and with industry partners, the third sector, and researchers to support transformation across whole health and social care systems, with a clear focus on improving outcomes for citizens. We are an NHS organisation and employment with our Health Innovation is through the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
With headquarters in, Filton Bristol, we support agile working including the opportunity to work from home, and welcome applications from applicants seeking remote working opportunities. You will need to be able to travel to one of our office bases or occasionally to other locations within our geography and nationally for in-person meetings and events.
We value a workforce where people's varied backgrounds and experiences bring different perspectives and fresh ideas resulting in the development and spread of transformational innovations. We therefore welcome applications from diverse communities to ensure our team is dynamic, vibrant and reflects the populations we serve.
Find out more about the Health Innovation West of England at www.healthinnowest.net or follow @healthinnowest on linkedin.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a Maternity and Neonatal expert to help manage and proactivelypromote relationships with key stakeholders. Provide clinical leadership for quality improvement across the West ofEngland, raising awareness and encouraging the involvement of cliniciansfrom all disciplines. Help create the clinical vision for implementation of the Patient SafetyCollaborative workstreams and give clinical advice on priority setting,measurement, and evaluation. Participate, where appropriate, in national events and national andregional networking, collaborating with other Health Innovationorganisations working on similar themes. Respond to and report to the HIN assurance and reporting processes andthe national Patient Safety Collaborative as required.Main duties and responsibilitiesMain duties and responsibilitiesTo deliver the identified work programme effectively the Maternity and Neonatal Clinical Leadwill need to:Demonstrate evidence of partnership working, persuasion, negotiation andinfluencing skills at local and/or national level.Build strong collaborative relationships with other clinical and professional networks.Promote and provide an evidence-based approach to decision making.Ensure projects benefit from the best clinical expertise and evidence available.Maintain credibility with all key players, fostering a culture of collaboration for thedelivery of equitable, high-quality care.Foster a culture of multi-professional engagement across healthcare pathways.Act as a champion for patients and their interests and involve the public and patientsin programme developments and decision-making.Uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality and antiracism.Work with other structures, systems and organisations, aligning innovation,education, informatics and quality improvement.Use insight in the use of data analysis to inform quality improvement.Ensure compliance with all governance requirements within Health Innovation Westof England.Adhere to relevant professional codes of conduct.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a Maternity and Neonatal expert to help manage and proactivelypromote relationships with key stakeholders. Provide clinical leadership for quality improvement across the West ofEngland, raising awareness and encouraging the involvement of cliniciansfrom all disciplines. Help create the clinical vision for implementation of the Patient SafetyCollaborative workstreams and give clinical advice on priority setting,measurement, and evaluation. Participate, where appropriate, in national events and national andregional networking, collaborating with other Health Innovationorganisations working on similar themes. Respond to and report to the HIN assurance and reporting processes andthe national Patient Safety Collaborative as required.Main duties and responsibilitiesMain duties and responsibilitiesTo deliver the identified work programme effectively the Maternity and Neonatal Clinical Leadwill need to:Demonstrate evidence of partnership working, persuasion, negotiation andinfluencing skills at local and/or national level.Build strong collaborative relationships with other clinical and professional networks.Promote and provide an evidence-based approach to decision making.Ensure projects benefit from the best clinical expertise and evidence available.Maintain credibility with all key players, fostering a culture of collaboration for thedelivery of equitable, high-quality care.Foster a culture of multi-professional engagement across healthcare pathways.Act as a champion for patients and their interests and involve the public and patientsin programme developments and decision-making.Uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality and antiracism.Work with other structures, systems and organisations, aligning innovation,education, informatics and quality improvement.Use insight in the use of data analysis to inform quality improvement.Ensure compliance with all governance requirements within Health Innovation Westof England.Adhere to relevant professional codes of conduct.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife .
- Educated to degree level in healthcare, management or a relevant field.
- Excellent standard of English - written, spoken and grammar.
Desirable
- Training in Managing Conduct, Health and Sickness, Performance, recruitment and Selection, Appraisal
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Experience of working within complex networks of stakeholders from different organisations, professional backgrounds and with different priorities.
- Expert knowledge and extensive experience of working with people
- An ability to work within conflicting demands
- Understanding of the importance of evaluating interventions
- Experience of business planning
- Experience of working and influencing at a senior level and leading a team
- Awareness of the broad strategic direction of the NHS
Desirable
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and analyse data gathered from various sources in order to enable effective and informed decisionmaking for planning of services.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking.
- An understanding of the framework for clinical governance.
- Basic Keyboard skills
Desirable
- Evidence of creative approach to problem solving
- Ability to plan and implement service development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife .
- Educated to degree level in healthcare, management or a relevant field.
- Excellent standard of English - written, spoken and grammar.
Desirable
- Training in Managing Conduct, Health and Sickness, Performance, recruitment and Selection, Appraisal
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Experience of working within complex networks of stakeholders from different organisations, professional backgrounds and with different priorities.
- Expert knowledge and extensive experience of working with people
- An ability to work within conflicting demands
- Understanding of the importance of evaluating interventions
- Experience of business planning
- Experience of working and influencing at a senior level and leading a team
- Awareness of the broad strategic direction of the NHS
Desirable
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and analyse data gathered from various sources in order to enable effective and informed decisionmaking for planning of services.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking.
- An understanding of the framework for clinical governance.
- Basic Keyboard skills
Desirable
- Evidence of creative approach to problem solving
- Ability to plan and implement service development
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Health Innovation West of England
Future Space Business Centre, university of the West of England North Gate, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8RB
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
