NHS Resolution

National Midwifery Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 15 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Midwife with a passion for data/statistical analysis to join NHS Resolutions Early Notification (EN) team National Midwifery Clinical Fellow on a fixed term/secondment contract.

In April 2017, NHS Resolution launched the EN Scheme, which is the flagship of NHS Resolutions five-year strategy.

The aims of the scheme are threefold: to carry out an accelerated liability investigation to understand whether there may be an underlying legal claim; to collate, analyse and disseminate learning to try and reduce harm; and as far as possible to improve the experience of being involved in an adverse incident for families.

Main duties of the job

This is a unique opportunity to work at a national level and contribute to improving outcomes in maternity. A large proportion of the role will involve reviewing case files and providing feedback on how we can best learn from claims to prevent future harm, sharing learning from incidents reported into the Early Notification Scheme, and managing the EN caseload for a region in England.

Additional responsibilities include the opportunity to: support the development of dashboards, represent NHS Resolution at external meetings with partner organisations, and attend and present at local, regional and national maternity meetings/events/conferences.

About us

We are NHS Resolution, an arms length body operating under the Department of Health and Social Care. At our core, we specialise in claims management, dispute resolution, and knowledge sharing within the NHS. Our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patient care.

Please see our careers site for further details about us.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

000173

Job locations

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

 

What we’re looking for

The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical midwifery expertise and supporting the Early Notification team. This will require:

  • Appropriate and up to date clinical knowledge/expertise in maternity and system knowledge at local, regional and national level

  • An understanding and prior clinical experience of risk management and governance processes and

  • An interest in patient safety, service improvement and organisational learning

  • The following criteria is essential for the post holder: Speciality knowledge of working within or detailed knowledge of clinical midwifery particularly in relation to intrapartum care, Full registration with the NMC, Master's level degree, working towards or equivalent level of experience, Ability to work with and lead others across professions, Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • At NHS Resolution (NHSR), we pride ourselves on recruiting talented individuals from a wide array of professional backgrounds. While many of our team members come from the NHS, we also welcome expertise from insurance companies, legal firms, technology sectors, and everything in between. Our commitment to diversity means we value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all walks of life bring to our organisation. By fostering an inclusive environment, we ensure that our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

 

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

 

What we’re looking for

The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical midwifery expertise and supporting the Early Notification team. This will require:

  • Appropriate and up to date clinical knowledge/expertise in maternity and system knowledge at local, regional and national level

  • An understanding and prior clinical experience of risk management and governance processes and

  • An interest in patient safety, service improvement and organisational learning

  • The following criteria is essential for the post holder: Speciality knowledge of working within or detailed knowledge of clinical midwifery particularly in relation to intrapartum care, Full registration with the NMC, Master's level degree, working towards or equivalent level of experience, Ability to work with and lead others across professions, Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • At NHS Resolution (NHSR), we pride ourselves on recruiting talented individuals from a wide array of professional backgrounds. While many of our team members come from the NHS, we also welcome expertise from insurance companies, legal firms, technology sectors, and everything in between. Our commitment to diversity means we value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all walks of life bring to our organisation. By fostering an inclusive environment, we ensure that our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

 

 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Speciality knowledge of working within or detailed knowledge of clinical midwifery
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Speciality knowledge of working within or detailed knowledge of clinical midwifery

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP


Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP


Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Early Notification Team

Laura Dynan

laura.dynan1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

000173

Job locations

Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 4AP


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