Safety & Quality Implementation Midwife

4 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated midwife to take a lead role in development and implementation of clinical guidance, supporting staff in maternity audit and championing safety and compliance-related learning.

Reporting to the lead midwife for quality and patient experience the post-holder will provide expert leadership by supporting safe, evidence based practice across the maternity service. The post provides an excellent opportunity to undertake clinical audit, work on quality projects and monitor and improve existing care pathways. You will work with the multidisciplinary team on guideline updates and development and you will also be responsible for overseeing patient information leaflets, providing the opportunity to work with the Rosie Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership.

Main duties of the job

As well as a strong knowledge of existing clinical guidance and its application in practice, the post-holder will need key skills in appraisal and implementation of evidence into maternity clinical practice, and subsequent monitoring of its effectiveness.

The post-holder will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organisational skills, effective IT skills, and the ability to work with all staff groups at all levels. They will also have the ability to produce, manage and present quality and safety related data. The successful candidate will be able to work within a busy and enthusiastic team, able to meet deadlines and adapt to a challenging and varied workload.

This is a senior midwifery role within the organisation and the post-holder will be expected to participate in the provision of a professionally competent, efficient and effective service. The post-holder responsibilities also include taking the 984 bleep and line management within the team.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.

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Closing date is midnight on 29 May 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 5 June 2024

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Midwife Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning Degree in Midwifery or equivalent.

Desirable

Masters degree or working towards

Experience

Essential

Ability to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the maternity service Evidence of relevant clinical updating Evidence of leadership Experience of academic report writing / ability to interpret and apply evidence. Involvement with clinical audit Use of computerised information system

Desirable

Involvement with research Participation and contribution to local Regional/National maternity forums. Experience in engaging with service users and interpreting feedback into service improvements Experience of implementation of nationally mandated initiatives into local practice. Experience of using data to inform clinical effectiveness based decisions.

Knowledge

Essential

Aware of current research and its impact on evidence based care. Conversant with NMC rules governing practice Demonstrate awareness and working knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of current reports/guidelines relating to Maternity Care and their implication Knowledge of CQC in relation to maternity services.

Desirable

Understanding of clinical effectiveness. Awareness of current nationally mandated schemes / care bundles and evidence.

Skills

Essential

To be able to practice in all clinical areas Well developed interpersonal and counselling skills Excellent communications skills Ability in perineal suturing, cannulation, drug additives and epidural management Able to demonstrate contribution to changing practice Demonstrate effective clinical leadership ability and role modelling Implementation of evidence based practice IT literate

Desirable

Well-developed leadership skills Presentation skills Report writing skills Change management skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Ability to travel between the Trust and the community services, as required Support and develop midwifery-led care The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

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