Job summary Join Our Inspiring Maternity Clinical Governance Team Are you passionate about patient safety and dedicated to delivering exceptional care? The National Care Agency (NCA) invites you to embark on a fulfilling journey with us as we seek dynamic individuals to join our maternity clinical governance teamwhere your expertise can truly make a difference Your Role Awaits In this multifaceted position, you'll be at the heart of our mission to enhance the quality of care for mothers and their newborns. With us, you'll have the incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in clinical governance and assurance, all while making a tangible impact on patient outcomes. As a Midwife, You'll Shine Bring your robust understanding of clinical care and pathways to the team, as you evaluate care practices and unearth valuable learning opportunities. Your insights will directly contribute to shaping safe, effective, and high-quality maternity services. Why Join Us? Be Part of a Transformative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in patient care. Professional Development: We provide ongoing support and training to help you thrive in your role. Make a Lasting Impact: Contribute to meaningful change that enhances the lives of families in our community. Main duties of the job Exciting Opportunity in Perinatal Clinical Governance Are you ready to influence patient care? Join us as a Clinical Governance Lead, where your expertise will shine What You'll Do: In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with a diverse multidisciplinary team to embed robust clinical governance systems. Manage your own perinatal clinical governance portfolio while flexibly contributing to other areas, making each day a new adventure Your Impact Matters: You'll promote a restorative and just learning culture in response to patient safety events. Your leadership will drive improvements in clinical practices and empower colleagues to learn and grow, enhancing safety and quality of care. Why Join Us? Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate team dedicated to improving perinatal care. Flexibility and Growth: Explore various portfolios while developing your skills across governance. Make a Difference: Shape a culture of safety and learning that benefits patients and healthcare professionals. If you have a passion for clinical governance and a desire to lead transformative change in perinatal services, we want you Apply now and be part of something impactful About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 236-OCO-NM751-24 Job locations Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road, Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential UK NMC Registered Midwife Educated to degree level or higher Desirable Evidence of CPD Knowledge and skills Essential Post registration midwifery experience Excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills Safeguarding Children L1-3 Training Desirable Experience of acting as a practice assessor/supervisor Awareness of change management theory Awareness of systems of clinical governance Awareness of PSIRF Competent in MS Office Understanding / experience of datix system Person Specification Qualifications Essential UK NMC Registered Midwife Educated to degree level or higher Desirable Evidence of CPD Knowledge and skills Essential Post registration midwifery experience Excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills Safeguarding Children L1-3 Training Desirable Experience of acting as a practice assessor/supervisor Awareness of change management theory Awareness of systems of clinical governance Awareness of PSIRF Competent in MS Office Understanding / experience of datix system 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road, Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)