Audit and Assurance Midwife - 15 hpw - 18 months FTC

Job description

Job summary

Closing date: 6th September 2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 7th September 2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: W/C 14th September 2026

We are looking for a Band 6 midwife to be involved with clinical audit and to support assurance for the clinical service unit. You will be willing to learn about and undertake clinical audit and take a proactive approach to reviewing and tracking guidelines, standard operating procedures, NICE Guidance and other elements that are required to provide assurance for the Women's' CSU.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to undertake audit and assist with ensuring guidelines remain in date, are in line with best practice and support authors where appropriate, helping to maintain accurate, up to date records off all maternity and gynecology guidelines. Close communication will be required with the governance support officer.

You will analyse information found and produce audit reports along with action plans.

You will facilitate the clinical audit plan incorporating local and national audit requirements that support clinical effectiveness and provide written and verbal reports and presentations of completed audit projects to the relevant multi-professional groups.

You will help with multi-disciplinary clinical audit and ensure it is embedded at ward level, liaising with departmental managers on clinical issues related to practice.

You will attend and participate in Women's CSU meetings as appropriate

You will also be supported and exposed to all aspects of Quality, Safety and Governance under the direction and support of the Specialist Midwife for Quality & Safety, placing women, families and staff at the heart of all you do.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to update or change guidelines or policies as appropriate.

Support the maternity guideline development and review processes.

Where appropriate build on existing research and national guidelines to improve practice.

Develop, implement, monitor, review and embed strategies and frameworks to underpin the principles of clinical governance in Womens Services.

Assist with clinical governance activities and clinical risk management.

Assist with investigations following clinical incidents.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to update or change guidelines or policies as appropriate.

Support the maternity guideline development and review processes.

Where appropriate build on existing research and national guidelines to improve practice.

Develop, implement, monitor, review and embed strategies and frameworks to underpin the principles of clinical governance in Womens Services.

Assist with clinical governance activities and clinical risk management.

Assist with investigations following clinical incidents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Registered Midwife across a range of clinical areas
• Knowledge of current local and national midwifery agenda and priorities

Desirable

• Experience in guideline development, audit and quality Improvement
• Experience in quality, safety and clinical governance, e.g. incident reviews, gathering information, thematic analysis

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Confidence with speaking to patients, families and staff
• Ability to manage own time and prioritise work autonomously
• Able to analyse information and solve problems
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to participate in the multi-disciplinary team
• Organisational and planning skills
• Flexible approach to meet demands of the service and to manage a changing role
• Highly motivated
• Resilient and tenacious
• Evidence of a commitment to working in Quality & Safety

Desirable

• Presentation Skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the governance agenda within maternity and gynaecology, including learning from incidents
• Awareness of key issues and drivers within the National Maternity Agenda including the Patient Safety Investigation Framework (PSIRF)
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct

Desirable

• Evidence of recent professional development that meets the requirements of the Quality, Safety and governance agenda

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)
• Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice

Desirable

• Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Registered Midwife across a range of clinical areas
• Knowledge of current local and national midwifery agenda and priorities

Desirable

• Experience in guideline development, audit and quality Improvement
• Experience in quality, safety and clinical governance, e.g. incident reviews, gathering information, thematic analysis

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Confidence with speaking to patients, families and staff
• Ability to manage own time and prioritise work autonomously
• Able to analyse information and solve problems
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to participate in the multi-disciplinary team
• Organisational and planning skills
• Flexible approach to meet demands of the service and to manage a changing role
• Highly motivated
• Resilient and tenacious
• Evidence of a commitment to working in Quality & Safety

Desirable

• Presentation Skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the governance agenda within maternity and gynaecology, including learning from incidents
• Awareness of key issues and drivers within the National Maternity Agenda including the Patient Safety Investigation Framework (PSIRF)
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct

Desirable

• Evidence of recent professional development that meets the requirements of the Quality, Safety and governance agenda

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)
• Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice

Desirable

• Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Women's and Newborn Unit, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

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