Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Maternity Governance team by assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of the maternity clinical audit systems and processes. To support service improvements and implementation of evidenced based practice and the findings of audit which will be presented to a multidisciplinary audience and you will work closely with Assurance Midwives to ensure SBLv3 and national ambition targets are met. You will work within the governance team who strive to continually improve outcomes for our families and improving their birth experiences by identifying where our service needs targeted work for improvement. You must be confident in creating, interpreting and presenting data through a variety of channels. Main duties of the job To work closely with the Assurance Midwives and be an integral part of the wider Maternity Governance Team. You will need to collate and interpret time sensitive data and be proficient in Excel, word, digital maternity systems, ability to access guidelines, policies and procedures to collate data, produce reports and present findings to a variety of audiences. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 11488 Job locations Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Midwifery Degree Registered Midwife Current Professional Registration Evidence of CPD Mentor/ Assessor training or willing to work towards Experience Essential Recent clinical practice Evidence of well documented and up to date CPD portfolio Ability to work autonomously within professional and Trust Guidelines Knowledge of SBL and 3 Year Delivery Plan Knowledge of NHS improvements & priorities Knowledge of local health promotional strategies Knowledge of needs of high and low risk women and neonates Knowledge of the demands/needs of the diverse service user population Able to give advice on a range of maternity issues to clients, multidisciplinary team, external agencies and others Knowledge of child protection issues and required actions. Knowledge of legal and ethical principles in midwifery for choice, consent, client autonomy Know the key steps to take in the management of obstetric emergency whilst waiting for medical assistance in the hospital and community Good understanding of quality and safety process management Able to use a variety of computer packages, excel, word, digital maternity system, ability to access guidelines, policies and procedures to collate data, produce reports and present findings to a variety of audience Additional Criteria Essential Able to assess and devise, implement monitor and evaluate plans of care Good negotiation skills Good organisational skills Ability to delegate Ability to act as preceptorship mentor as required Ability to assess student midwives/other as required Influencing and persuasive skills Ability to co-ordinate staff rota Excellent written skills Possess good written communication skill to maintain clear, concise, contemporaneous records Effective customer care skills Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English without the risk of misunderstanding Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or within group discussion Have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, appropriate across a range of ethnic and socio economic groups Ability to proficiently utilise interpreters Ability to sensitively, communicate distressing information and discuss sensitive issues (I.e. Intra Uterine death, still birth, fetal abnormality, child protection issues) Communicate effectively and offer support to aggressive and distressed women/family members To communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team and outside agencies Take opportunities to impart knowledge at an appropriate level for health promotion, parent education and mentoring students and junior midwives Able to work as an individual and as part of a team Have a high level of commitment, motivation, innovation and initiative Able to ask for support Good problem solving and decision making skills Ability to prioritise Able to delegate staff, day to day and in emergency situations Have confidence to be an effective advocate for women Ability to continually update knowledge, skills and challenge practice Constant application of analytical skills in practice to manage cases individually Able to investigate, analyse and interpret the complexities of cases and formulate plans of care. For example, mental health, child protection, other high risk cases Able to manage multiple time sensitive demands Able to teach and support students while undertaking all other daily activities Able to safely move/transport equipment Perform maternal and neonatal resuscitation Know the prevention and management procedure to bodily fluids exposure. Know the prevention and management procedure of exposure to clients with hepatitis b, HIV, tuberculosis, MRSA, sexually transmitted infections Able to cope if exposed to verbal/physical aggression. Ability to contribute to upholding the security of the maternity unit Person Specification Qualifications Essential Midwifery Degree Registered Midwife Current Professional Registration Evidence of CPD Mentor/ Assessor training or willing to work towards Experience Essential Recent clinical practice Evidence of well documented and up to date CPD portfolio Ability to work autonomously within professional and Trust Guidelines Knowledge of SBL and 3 Year Delivery Plan Knowledge of NHS improvements & priorities Knowledge of local health promotional strategies Knowledge of needs of high and low risk women and neonates Knowledge of the demands/needs of the diverse service user population Able to give advice on a range of maternity issues to clients, multidisciplinary team, external agencies and others Knowledge of child protection issues and required actions. Knowledge of legal and ethical principles in midwifery for choice, consent, client autonomy Know the key steps to take in the management of obstetric emergency whilst waiting for medical assistance in the hospital and community Good understanding of quality and safety process management Able to use a variety of computer packages, excel, word, digital maternity system, ability to access guidelines, policies and procedures to collate data, produce reports and present findings to a variety of audience Additional Criteria Essential Able to assess and devise, implement monitor and evaluate plans of care Good negotiation skills Good organisational skills Ability to delegate Ability to act as preceptorship mentor as required Ability to assess student midwives/other as required Influencing and persuasive skills Ability to co-ordinate staff rota Excellent written skills Possess good written communication skill to maintain clear, concise, contemporaneous records Effective customer care skills Able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English without the risk of misunderstanding Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or within group discussion Have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, appropriate across a range of ethnic and socio economic groups Ability to proficiently utilise interpreters Ability to sensitively, communicate distressing information and discuss sensitive issues (I.e. Intra Uterine death, still birth, fetal abnormality, child protection issues) Communicate effectively and offer support to aggressive and distressed women/family members To communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team and outside agencies Take opportunities to impart knowledge at an appropriate level for health promotion, parent education and mentoring students and junior midwives Able to work as an individual and as part of a team Have a high level of commitment, motivation, innovation and initiative Able to ask for support Good problem solving and decision making skills Ability to prioritise Able to delegate staff, day to day and in emergency situations Have confidence to be an effective advocate for women Ability to continually update knowledge, skills and challenge practice Constant application of analytical skills in practice to manage cases individually Able to investigate, analyse and interpret the complexities of cases and formulate plans of care. For example, mental health, child protection, other high risk cases Able to manage multiple time sensitive demands Able to teach and support students while undertaking all other daily activities Able to safely move/transport equipment Perform maternal and neonatal resuscitation Know the prevention and management procedure to bodily fluids exposure. Know the prevention and management procedure of exposure to clients with hepatitis b, HIV, tuberculosis, MRSA, sexually transmitted infections Able to cope if exposed to verbal/physical aggression. Ability to contribute to upholding the security of the maternity unit 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)