Band 8c - Watford, United Kingdom - West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
3 weeks ago
Description
A fantastic secondment opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, inspirational and dynamic midwife, with a strong background in maternity and clinical governance and assurance.
This is a perfect developmental opportunity for someone who wishes to progress and enhance their knowledge and skills further.
As Head of Maternity Governance and Assurance, you will work collaboratively with the Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology Nursing (DOM) in reviewing and monitoring seamless clinical governance pathways, which fosters multidisciplinary working across the directorate.
This includes working closely and collaboratively with the Women's Services Management team to ensure effective communications systems are in place for shared learning that optimises excellent standards of care and compliance with national and local standards.
An integral part of the role will be working in conjunction with the DOM to support the implementation, delivery and compliance to the Maternity Incentive Scheme and the 10 Maternity Safety Actions as referenced in Better Births and the Long-Term Plan, using expert clinical knowledge, senior experience to influence key stakeholders.
This is a professional lead role working at both operational and strategic level to ensure external and internal quality and safety systems are in place.
The postholder will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to improving patient safety and quality initiatives and deliver this with a kindness and compassion.
Provide strong professional, clinical, and managerial leadership and p romote a proactive approach to clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
Initiate strategies to ensure departmental and clinical governance requirements are met and ensure delivery of a high-quality service.
Have the courage to initiate and persevere in delivering excellent woman and family centred care.
Lead to better outcomes for women, families and local populations through systematic, evidence-based approaches that enable both improvement and transformation.
Lead on the thematic review of maternity quality intelligence, including serious incidents to enable learning to be applied across the service and LMNS footprint.
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
Act as a champion for maternity and midwifery building strong teams within the unit and the local and regional network
Lead on the co-ordination of risk management in Women's services including investigating and taking corrective actions, referring, and escalating as appropriate, serious incidents, accidents and complaints, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and in collaboration with the Trust Governance Team.
More jobs from West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
-
Band 4
Watford, United Kingdom - 6 days ago
-
Band 4
St Albans, United Kingdom - 2 weeks ago
-
Band 4-medical Secretary, Gastroenterology
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom - 3 weeks ago
-
Band 4
Watford, United Kingdom - 4 weeks ago
-
Band 7
Watford, United Kingdom - 1 week ago
-
Band 6
Watford, United Kingdom - 2 weeks ago