Job summary We have the opportunity for a midwife to join our risk and safety team. The role involves supporting the maternity team to understand compliance with local and national standards through clinical audit. This will ensure that every woman receives high quality care throughout their maternity journey. Main duties of the job The post holder will ensure clinical safety audits are completed in line with Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle V2 and the requirements of the Ockenden Report and NHS 10 point plan. Additional audits will be conducted to monitor the impact of agreed actions where themes for improvement are highlighted through the governance system. Audits of local guidelines should be monitored and completed and results and actions presented. The Maternity Quality Improvement Midwife will liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of safe high quality care. About us Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sitesChelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospitalalong with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed." If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per annum, including HCLA (based on full time hours) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 289-SC-2412 Job locations Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex Maternity Unit Twickenham Road Isleworth TW7 6AF Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description for full details. Serve as a credible point of contact, source of specialist knowledge, expertise and leader for Quality Improvement across the organisation Look beyond existing pathways, structures and ways of working to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships Design electronic and other information collection systems to use and analyse clinical, financial, workforce and performance related data and information; and assist with the identification of areas requiring improvement Work with senior and middle managers, clinicians and frontline staff to conduct root cause analysis and apply problem solving techniques to identify appropriate and practicable solutions Source and share examples of best practice nationally and promote the adoption of new ways of working Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description for full details. Serve as a credible point of contact, source of specialist knowledge, expertise and leader for Quality Improvement across the organisation Look beyond existing pathways, structures and ways of working to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships Design electronic and other information collection systems to use and analyse clinical, financial, workforce and performance related data and information; and assist with the identification of areas requiring improvement Work with senior and middle managers, clinicians and frontline staff to conduct root cause analysis and apply problem solving techniques to identify appropriate and practicable solutions Source and share examples of best practice nationally and promote the adoption of new ways of working Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Degree in Midwifery or related subject Mentorship qualification Evidence of continued professional development Experience Essential Evidence of recent clinical experience in all areas of midwifery Involvement in guideline development and implementation Involvement in research and audit programmes Experience in risk management investigations Desirable Experience of managing staff in an acute setting Experience of public speaking/teaching Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Degree in Midwifery or related subject Mentorship qualification Evidence of continued professional development Experience Essential Evidence of recent clinical experience in all areas of midwifery Involvement in guideline development and implementation Involvement in research and audit programmes Experience in risk management investigations Desirable Experience of managing staff in an acute setting Experience of public speaking/teaching 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. 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. 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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Mary Maternity Unit, West Middlesex Maternity Unit Twickenham Road Isleworth TW7 6AF Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)