Deputy Director of Maternity Programmes

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom NHS Resolution Full time

The closing date is 19 May 2024

Fixed Term Contract /Secondment

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing NHS organisation at the heart of the nations healthcare. Now approaching our 30th year, NHS Resolution is an Arms Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Each year we handle over £6bn of NHS compensation claims in England, and are dedicated to serving the best interests of patients, NHS staff and taxpayers. Increasingly our focus is on learning from harm as we wish to reduce future claims against the NHS, and support Trusts and GP practices in providing better care for patients and safer, more supportive environments for staff.

We are looking for an exceptional clinical leader to join us as Deputy Director of Maternity Programmes and Evaluations a new and substantial senior leadership role for the organisation that engages across the healthcare system, and with a diverse range of stakeholders, to deliver NHS Resolutions strategic aims and priorities in relation to maternity.

The post holder will be accountable to the Director of Safety and Learning and will be responsible for leading and delivering two national maternity safety initiatives (Early Notification Scheme (ENS) and Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS)); and overseeing robust evaluations of both schemes during 2024/25, ensuring delivery of these alongside a rigorous focus on improving patient safety.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Director of Maternity Programmes & Evaluations will bring practical, senior level clinical experience and expertise of patient safety initiatives, and will have the vision, leadership and communication skills required to deliver this important and high profile work.

The post holder will lead on building and maintaining relationships with senior external representatives and professional bodies to champion and raise the profile of NHSRs role as a system leader in patient safety. the Deputy Director of Maternity Programmes & Evaluations will provide overall leadership of the MIS, ENS and Evaluations teams, ensuring delivery with a rigorous focus on improving patient safety

We are seeking an experienced clinician with exceptional communication skills who is able to engage widely and build on our constructive working partnerships across the health and care system.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and the credibility to engage and influence on the wide range of clinical issues which lead to claims, and sound understanding of patient safety. You will lead a fantastic, multi-skilled and motivated team to deliver this work, including a number of clinical fellows who work hand in hand with our claims staff, our corporate teams and our panel law firms to deliver unique insights to the NHS. A track record of engaging and developing high performing teams is therefore also sought

About us

NHS Resolution is an Arms Length Body of the Department of Health & Social Care. As a not-for-profit part of the NHS, our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patients. We have four key service areas:

Claims Management: delivering expertise in handling clinical and non-clinical claims to members of our Indemnity Schemes.

Practitioner Performance Advice: providing advice, support and interventions in relation to concerns about the individual performance of Doctors, Dentists and Pharmacists.

Primary Care Appeals: offering an impartial tribunal service for the fair handling of Primary Care contracting services.

Safety and Learning: supporting the NHS to better understand and learn from claims, concerns and disputes; to target safety activity while sharing learning across the NHS.

What do we have to offer?

At NHS Resolution, we strive to be an employer of choice. Some of the benefits we offer include access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave. We are also committed to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements. Furthermore, we can offer a chance to gain extra skills and training and with regular reviews and a clear plan, all employees can develop to their full potential.

Job responsibilities

For more information about us here at NHS Resolution, our values, the role, and the person were looking for, please download the candidate pack. You will also find details on how to apply and the selection process within the pack. Please ensure that you read the job description carefully and that you address each of the requirements of the post in the person specification in your supporting statement sections as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Your online application should relate to the specific position you are applying for and you are expected to highlight examples and achievements that demonstrate the competencies outlined in the job description and from the vacancy notice in your application form. Try to keep it structured and to the point. Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.

Due to planned maintenance, NHS Jobs will be unavailable from 17-19 May 2024. Please submit your full CV and covering letter, outlining how you meet the role profile directly to: nhsr.hrrrecruitmentandresourcing@nhs.net. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates.

UK Registration

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