Deputy Head of Perinatal Governance and Quality Improvement

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person specification

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife
• Degree in Midwifery
• Mentorship qualification
• Post registration management/leadership qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Completion Quality Improvement Methodology Training/ or working towards/willing to undertake
• Project management qualification/ or working towards/willing to undertake
• Masters degree, working towards or relevant experience

Desirable criteria

• Human Factors Training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in maternity risk management and governance
• Experience of collaboration with system partners
• Experience of working with a wide range of staff to deliver effective risk management strategies and quality improvement.
• Experience of working in, developing and implementing systems to monitor and measure quality or risk and provide required assurances
• Experience of presenting and articulating governance, quality risk systems, processes and information to meetings or committees
• Analysis of complex issues and evidence of dealing with these in a planned manner.
• In-depth and highly developed knowledge and expertise in relation to national and local governance requirements in perinatal services
• Experience of writing thematic reviews
• Experience of compiling the requirements for NHSR

Desirable criteria

• Experience of supporting maternity services during a CQC inspection
• Experience of analysing the service performance against nationally required improvements
• Experience of risk management in other specialties/ other sectors

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Innovative approach to midwifery service
• Excellent presentation and training skills
• Excellent clinical skills
• Ability to motivate and influence
• Ability to recognise and identify themes negatively impacting on care provision
• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Analytical and evaluation skills
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Collaborative approach to working and able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including MDT, System Partners, ICB, MNVP, Service Users & Families
• Interest and appetite to support professional development of others
• Ability to work on own initiative and engage with external system partners
• Self-motivated, confident, assertive and diplomatic
• Resilient and ability to work under pressure with set deadlines
• Adaptable and flexible
• Act as a role model for staff and leads with integrity

Personal development

Essential criteria

• Appetite to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as required
• Experience managing and coordinating services to maintain safety and escalate as appropriate

Communication

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills and ability to be responsive to highly emotive conversations
• Recognising when staff may require further debriefing following events

Specific requirements

Essential criteria

• Proficient with Microsoft office programmes and IT systems required for role
• Current UK driving licence and access to transport
• Able to join and fulfil the requirements of the maternity manager on call rota
• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
• Able to work flexibly, including working pattern and hours as the priorities require

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: