Job summary The post holder will work closely with the Maternity Risk and Governance Lead to develop and facilitate implementation of the Maternity Risk Management Strategy and provide specialist risk management advice to staff within the maternity directorate. They will be responsible for; the on-going monitoring of the maternity risk register, monitoring and investigating local and serious incidents; using root cause analysis where appropriate. They will be proactive in their approach to risk prevention and will help to encourage an open and transparent reporting culture that enables the organisation to learn lessons and prevent incidents from reoccurring. It is expected the post holder will work clinically on a regular basis to maintain clinical credibility. To deputize for the Maternity Risk/Governance Lead in their absence or as appropriate. Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with the Maternity Risk and Governance Lead to develop and facilitate implementation of the Maternity Risk Management Strategy and provide specialist risk management advice to staff within the maternity directorate. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 284-25-7075767-DWNH Job locations Birmingham Women's Hospital Mindelshon Way Birmingham B152TG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered midwife post registration experience including recent clinical experience Mentorship qualification Evidence of post registration professional development Desirable Specialist knowledge of quality and patient safety issues acquired through training/experience. Patient safety Training Knowledge & Nature of Experience Essential Working in a variety of settings utilising all midwifery skills Facilitating change management and innovation Desirable Experience of risk assessment Recent experience as a senior midwife Use of Datix Risk Management System Experience of investigating incidents Experience of designing and delivering training Statistical analysis and presentation of complex information Clinical audit Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Ability to rapidly assimilate a range of complex (often clinical) information and make expert judgements. Has a non-judgemental and fair approach to investigating incidents and complaints Ability to influence and persuade senior members of staff, including clinicians, to review and alter practices, where necessary. Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential Understanding of current NHS strategy relating to patient safety Knowledge of NMC Midwives Rules & Standards Ability to work within policies covering quality and patient safety. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office application Excellent written, communication and verbal skills, including presenting Excellent organisational skills, including high level of accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail Knowledge of key issues in the NHS relating to patient safety Desirable In depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of risk management, investigation and mitigation in the context of clinical governance in the NHS Knowledge of risk management and statutory obligations Understanding of, and commitment to, using comparative information to support clinical quality improvement and patient safety Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential Compassionate Ability to/experience of using own initiative and working unsupervised Ability to influence and persuade senior members of staff, including clinicians, to review and alter practices, where necessary. Ability to deal with conflicting demands ensuring key priorities and deadlines are met through effective time management. Innovator with a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change. Ability to manage difficult conversations compassionately Demonstrates alignment with Trust values Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role Other Requirements Essential Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required Desirable Able to maintain a clinical role in addition to the hours of this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered midwife post registration experience including recent clinical experience Mentorship qualification Evidence of post registration professional development Desirable Specialist knowledge of quality and patient safety issues acquired through training/experience. Patient safety Training Knowledge & Nature of Experience Essential Working in a variety of settings utilising all midwifery skills Facilitating change management and innovation Desirable Experience of risk assessment Recent experience as a senior midwife Use of Datix Risk Management System Experience of investigating incidents Experience of designing and delivering training Statistical analysis and presentation of complex information Clinical audit Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Ability to rapidly assimilate a range of complex (often clinical) information and make expert judgements. Has a non-judgemental and fair approach to investigating incidents and complaints Ability to influence and persuade senior members of staff, including clinicians, to review and alter practices, where necessary. Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential Understanding of current NHS strategy relating to patient safety Knowledge of NMC Midwives Rules & Standards Ability to work within policies covering quality and patient safety. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office application Excellent written, communication and verbal skills, including presenting Excellent organisational skills, including high level of accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail Knowledge of key issues in the NHS relating to patient safety Desirable In depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of risk management, investigation and mitigation in the context of clinical governance in the NHS Knowledge of risk management and statutory obligations Understanding of, and commitment to, using comparative information to support clinical quality improvement and patient safety Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential Compassionate Ability to/experience of using own initiative and working unsupervised Ability to influence and persuade senior members of staff, including clinicians, to review and alter practices, where necessary. Ability to deal with conflicting demands ensuring key priorities and deadlines are met through effective time management. Innovator with a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change. Ability to manage difficult conversations compassionately Demonstrates alignment with Trust values Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role Other Requirements Essential Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required Desirable Able to maintain a clinical role in addition to the hours of this role. 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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Birmingham Women's Hospital Mindelshon Way Birmingham B152TG Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)