Quality Improvement Assurance Midwife

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Quality Improvement Assurance Midwife will support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective maternity services through leadership of quality improvement, audit, assurance and patient safety activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting quality improvement projects aligned to national and local maternity priorities.
• Coordinating clinical audits, service evaluations and quality assurance activities.
• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of action plans arising from incidents, complaints, reviews, inspections and national recommendations.
• Collecting, analysing and presenting data to identify trends, measure improvement and support decision-making.
• Supporting compliance with NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme standards, national maternity safety programmes and Trust governance requirements.
• Producing reports, presentations and assurance documentation for maternity governance meetings and senior leadership groups.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to embed learning, improve practice and deliver sustainable service improvements.
• Providing advice and guidance to clinical teams on quality improvement methodologies, governance processes and patient safety initiatives.
• Supporting the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and the development of a positive learning and safety culture.
• Facilitating engagement with staff and stakeholders to drive innovation and continuous improvement across maternity services.

The post holder will be expected to work autonomously while maintaining close working relationships with the Head of Midwifery, Maternity Quality & Safety Matron, multidisciplinary colleagues and external partners to support the ongoing development of maternity services and improve outcomes for women, babies and families.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
• Degree level qualification in Midwifery or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification, or willingness to undertake
• Master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Quality Improvement, Project Management or Patient Safety qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within maternity services including experience at Band 6/7 level
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management principles
• Experience of implementing change resulting from quality, safety or governance findings
• Experience of audit, service evaluation or quality improvement work
• Knowledge of national maternity drivers, safety programmes and regulatory requirements

Desirable

• Understanding of maternity governance structures and assurance processes

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to analyse information and produce reports, action plans and chronologies
• Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead and support quality improvement projects and service developments
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office applications and data management systems

Desirable

• Training and experience in quality improvement methodologies, audit, investigations or report writing

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston-on-Sea

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/