Midwifery Quality and Professional Development Lead | NHS England

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organized, highly skilled individual with a strong experience in maternity and clinical maternity Quality and Professional Development. The successful postholder will support the strategic and operational development of the regional quality strategy and perinatal Improvement plans, specifically in relation to the Single Delivery Plan, Ockenden recommendations, in addition to other associated national policies. The post is one of three and whilst each post will have a specific portfolio, this may include some aspects relating to workforce, digital maturity, enhanced continuity of carer, personalisation, and research, the role will also be responsible for:

• supporting professional and clinical leadership across the region
• providing guidance and support on patient safety, regulatory matters, clinical governance and quality improvement as related to the published maternity and neonatal reviews, and subsequent recommendations
The postholder will:
• support the Regional Chief Midwife and Deputy Chief Midwife to establish effective systems and processes to ensure compliance with Ockenden (and other maternity reviews) across the region, systems and provider trusts.
• lead the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality professional and well-co-ordinated support service enabling trusts and systems in meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements.
• continue to develop and lead a regional professional midwifery advocate networks
The post is part of a wider team covering the Midlands, with a complex work programme to support the improvement of perinatal services across the region. The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money., NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.
• Work with regional and ICB colleagues to implement national recommendations and plans.
• Ensure that organisations are compliant with statutory regulations, and professional standards.
• Advise on professional matters relating to patient safety, clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Support challenged organisations and systems in matters relating to patient safety, clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Work with the workforce team
• ensure information is properly managed and best practice is widely.
• Develop and lead a regional PMA network.
• Continue the implementation of the Perinatal Quality Surveillance Model
• Oversee perinatal PSIRF and serious incident reporting ensuring learning and best practice is shared across the region