Band 7- Lead Midwife for Audit and Effectiveness

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated band 7 midwife to lead the audit and effectiveness initiatives within their maternity services. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance clinical practices and improve care for women and their families. As the Lead Midwife for Audit, you will spearhead the multidisciplinary audit programme, ensuring that the needs of patients are met through effective collaboration and communication with various healthcare professionals. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

London Living Wage

Flexible Working Options

Apprenticeship Programs

Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Registered midwife with experience in leading audits and improving clinical practices.
• Strong communication skills to engage multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maternity services' multidisciplinary audit programme.
• Collaborate with the team to develop annual specialist audit programmes.
• Conduct local and national audits within maternity services.

Skills

Midwifery

Audit Coordination

Clinical Practice Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Midwife with NMC PIN

Job description

Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust

We are seeking an experienced band 7 midwife to join our Governance team as the Lead Midwife for Audit and Effectiveness. If you are a registered midwife with an NMC PIN and wish to make a difference to women and their families, we would like to hear from you. Join our team to bring your expertise to our maternity services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the maternity services' multidisciplinary audit programme, developing action plans to improve clinical practice and care.
2. Collaborate with the maternity team to develop annual specialist audit programmes.
3. Ensure audit methods remain current and reflect the needs of women, babies, and the maternity service.
4. Lead, conduct, and coordinate local and national audits within maternity services across the Trust.
5. Serve as the primary source of midwifery audit information and expertise.
6. Engage all clinicians—including nursery nurses, midwives, students, support workers, doctors, obstetricians, neonatologists, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals—in clinical audits through effective communication.

About the Organisation

Our organisation is continuously improving, driven by a commitment to deliver high-quality care. We have expanded our facilities, including opening two new theatres at King George Hospital, and our CEO has been recognized as a top leader in the health sector.

We operate from two main sites: KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford, serving over 330,000 emergency department visitors last year. We are campaigning for funding to transform the A&E at Queen’s Hospital and eliminate corridor care.

Our facilities include the Women’s Health Hub in Ilford, the Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch, and Community Diagnostic Centres providing extensive diagnostic services. Our staff come from diverse backgrounds, with many working flexibly and participating in apprenticeship programmes. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer and are preparing to implement a new electronic patient record system.

Application Process

Please review the full job description and person specification before applying. Demonstrate how you meet the criteria in your application. All new staff undergo a probation period.

Applications are to be submitted online. For assistance, contact Tosin Aragbaiye at 01708 435000 ext. 5934. For further information, contact the designated manager.

This advert closes on Sunday, 20 April 2025.

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