For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Care Group Quality and Patient Safety lead for Women's and Children's Key Responsibilities: Independently oversee the effective delivery of Care Group governance functions, focusing on quality, patient safety, patient experience, and clinical effectiveness. Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the Care Group governance team, ensuring robust systems, processes, and work programs are in place for the delivery of safe services and effective risk management, in accordance with national and local guidance/policies. Foster a positive safety culture and a continuous improvement ethos across the Care Group, aiming to meet and surpass patient experience, quality, and financial performance targets. Lead the management of patient complaints, ensuring the existence of safe and appropriate systems for triage, response, and management, as well as coordinating learning from complaints to prevent recurrence. Be accountable for the effective implementation of the Care Groups quality improvement objectives and the annual operating plan priorities. The Ideal Candidate: Possesses extensive experience in quality and patient safety within the healthcare sector, demonstrating a track record of effective governance and leadership. Exhibits strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, lead and direct a team towards achieving excellence in quality and patient safety. Has a deep understanding of healthcare governance, patient safety practices, and quality improvement methodologies. Demonstrates excellent decision-making abilities, with a capacity to act independently and take timely decisions. Holds exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with various stakeholders and leading change within the organisation. Good understanding of external reporting requirements for maternity and neonates. Excellent organisational skills. This role represents a unique opportunity to drive quality, safety, and patient experience improvements within a vital area of our NHS Trust. If you are passionate about enhancing patient safety and care quality, and you have the expertise and leadership skills we're looking for, we would be delighted to consider your application. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, up to 37.5 hours per week. The post holder will also participate in the designated on-call rota. Interview Date: Week beginning 10th February 2025 For further information please contact: Angela Bellamy, Director of Midwifery ) at 07984 292 470 or via email angela.bellamy3@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.