Job summary We are looking to appoint a Secondment to our Neonatal Governance Lead to cover maternity leave for a year. As the Neonatal Governance lead, the post holder will be responsible in leading investigations of serious incidents, producing and monitoring action plans. He/ She will also be responsible for leading on continuous improvement of service quality to promote an environment of excellence with the highest standards of care. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced and knowledgeable neonatal nurse to work as our Clinical Governance and Risk lead Nurse. The post holder will be a key member of the NICU ward management team and will work closely with our dedicated NICU nursing and consultant team, and our maternity and obstetric teams. As the Neonatal Governance Lead the post holder will take responsibility for leading investigations of significant events and patient safety events, producing and monitoring action plans. There will be an expectation that you will provide support and information for staff to learn from incidents, taking into consideration human factors, route cause analysis pathways, implementation of Patient Safety Incidence Response Framework (PSIRF) and assurance that changes in practice in the system have been embedded to prevent re-occurrence. They will promote a non-blame environment where clinical governance and patient safety are paramount to the service. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year Per annum inc pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 259-7111567WXH Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Job description Job responsibilities We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st Level Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife Post registration Qualification in Neonatology (QIS) Educated to First level degree (level 6 or above) Safeguarding Children training (Level 1-3) Evidence of continuing professional development Leadership or management training Mentorship/Teaching qualification Desirable Conflict Resolution Training QI training Human factors/route cause analysis training or experience of/willing to undertake. Current NLS certification Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in an acute Neonatal setting Experience in the use of Safeguard/Datix system Experience of writing/reviewing policies and procedures, presenting reports and action plans. Desirable Risk Management Experience Previous experience of working in governance role Report writing Experience Complaints Management Leading investigations of significant events and patient safety events Experience in Quality improvement projects. Experience of managing change Training on PSIRF Knowledge Essential Knowledge of audit and service improvement Working knowledge of the incident management process Desirable Knowledge of research Knowledge of PSIRF Skills Essential oExcellent verbal, written and presentation /communication skills oExcellent problem solving and decision- making skills oIT skills-Power Point, spread sheet and data bases. oAbility to manage difficult/ stressful situations and conversations. oLeadership skills. oPresentation skills. Other Essential Sensitive Pleasant and calm disposition Able to lead and motivate others Self-confident, reliable, with a good attendance record Eager to develop self and others Willing to accept change and help to implement Must be flexible and adaptable Desirable Experience in leading change Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st Level Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife Post registration Qualification in Neonatology (QIS) Educated to First level degree (level 6 or above) Safeguarding Children training (Level 1-3) Evidence of continuing professional development Leadership or management training Mentorship/Teaching qualification Desirable Conflict Resolution Training QI training Human factors/route cause analysis training or experience of/willing to undertake. Current NLS certification Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in an acute Neonatal setting Experience in the use of Safeguard/Datix system Experience of writing/reviewing policies and procedures, presenting reports and action plans. Desirable Risk Management Experience Previous experience of working in governance role Report writing Experience Complaints Management Leading investigations of significant events and patient safety events Experience in Quality improvement projects. Experience of managing change Training on PSIRF Knowledge Essential Knowledge of audit and service improvement Working knowledge of the incident management process Desirable Knowledge of research Knowledge of PSIRF Skills Essential oExcellent verbal, written and presentation /communication skills oExcellent problem solving and decision- making skills oIT skills-Power Point, spread sheet and data bases. oAbility to manage difficult/ stressful situations and conversations. oLeadership skills. oPresentation skills. Other Essential Sensitive Pleasant and calm disposition Able to lead and motivate others Self-confident, reliable, with a good attendance record Eager to develop self and others Willing to accept change and help to implement Must be flexible and adaptable Desirable Experience in leading change 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address Royal London Hospital London E1 1FR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)