Band 8b - Deputy Head of Perinatal Governance and Assurance, Maternity

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Le NHS recherche un Deputy Head of Perinatal Governance and Assurance pour diriger des initiatives de sécurité des patients et de gouvernance clinique au Watford General Hospital. Ce poste clés nécessite une expertise en maternité et un engagement envers l'amélioration continue des soins. Vous jouerez un rôle central dans le développement d'un service sûr et de qualité tout en faisant avancer les pratiques éducatives pour le personnel.

Benefits

Options de travail flexible

Support pour la santé et le bien-être des employés

Qualifications

• Expérience significative en maternité.
• Compétences en politique de développement et mise en œuvre.
• Compréhension des méthodologies d'audit clinique.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la direction opérationnelle de tous les flux de travail de gouvernance.
• Évaluer et surveiller la conformité avec les exigences réglementaires.
• Promouvoir un environnement d'apprentissage partagé et des meilleures pratiques.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Patient Safety

Clinical Governance

Education

Registered midwife

Degree level education

Job description

Job summary

The Deputy Head of Perinatal Governance and Assurance will be working with the Head of Perinatal Governance and Assurance and Head of Midwifery in developing, implementing and monitoring seamless assurance processes that promote multidisciplinary working across the service to ensure compliance with the full complement of regulatory requirements for Perinatal Services.

They will be responsible for assimilating and communicating the requirements of The Ockenden Report, SBLCBv2 and CNST-MIS and any future reports and recommendations, with a focus of targeting areas requiring improvement.

They will have operational oversight of the perinatal governance, education and digital teams and compile regular reports on assurance against regulatory frameworks for both department and Trust Board review.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have accountability and responsibility for operational delivery of all governance work streams; patient safety, education and the digital programmes to ensure compliance is achieved and maintained.

They will foster a culture of shared learning and ensuring best practise and lessons identified become rapidly assimilated into local training and embedded in practise. They will serve as an advocate of Freedom to Speak Up.

Serve as the subject matter expert relating to quality improvement, assessing and monitoring assurance and ensure the department is routinely monitoring and auditing compliance with the full range of assurance processes.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,337 to £74,415 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-D-10291

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description Job responsibilities

To work in partnership with the Head of Perinatal Governance and Assurance and Head of Midwifery and Senior Operational Leads to provide professional and operational leadership and management of the Governance framework, delivering a safe quality perinatal service and educational programme for all maternity staff:

To have expert clinical skills and ensure appropriate assessment, implementation and evaluation of care is achieved. Act as a resource for other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To lead on a range of portfolios depending on the needs of the service working with the senior governance team, including patient safety, education and digital agendas.

Represent midwifery governance in all multidisciplinary forums.

To implement, embed and assure governance processes, in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary and midwifery team to ensure seamless and robust processes are in place.

Work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in audit, planning and development of the service to promote patient safety, governance, and risk management.

Embed quality and safety initiatives, across the perinatal service.Support the Trust Corporate lead for CQC Quality and compliance in relation to assurance of National regulatory requirements for perinatal services.

Provide clinical and professional leadership with advice and support in relation to perinatal governance.

Embed SMART actions, monitor and embed into practice and evidence through seamless processes that assurance is provided to the department and divisional leads.

Deputise for the Head of Perinatal Governance and Assurance

They will provide clinical leadership to enable them to operationalise, coordinate and promote the perinatal Safety agenda at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities

To work in partnership with the Head of Perinatal Governance and Assurance and Head of Midwifery and Senior Operational Leads to provide professional and operational leadership and management of the Governance framework, delivering a safe quality perinatal service and educational programme for all maternity staff:

To have expert clinical skills and ensure appropriate assessment, implementation and evaluation of care is achieved. Act as a resource for other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To lead on a range of portfolios depending on the needs of the service working with the senior governance team, including patient safety, education and digital agendas.

Represent midwifery governance in all multidisciplinary forums.

To implement, embed and assure governance processes, in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary and midwifery team to ensure seamless and robust processes are in place.

Work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in audit, planning and development of the service to promote patient safety, governance, and risk management.

Embed quality and safety initiatives, across the perinatal service.Support the Trust Corporate lead for CQC Quality and compliance in relation to assurance of National regulatory requirements for perinatal services.

Provide clinical and professional leadership with advice and support in relation to perinatal governance.

Embed SMART actions, monitor and embed into practice and evidence through seamless processes that assurance is provided to the department and divisional leads.

Deputise for the Head of Perinatal Governance and Assurance

They will provide clinical leadership to enable them to operationalise, coordinate and promote the perinatal Safety agenda at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Person Specification Education Essential

• Registered midwife
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in the field of quality assurance, compliance and governance.

Knowledge Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of the background to and aims of patient safety, clinical audit and improvement methodologies.
• NHS experience in Maternity services.

Desirable

• Experience of policy development and implementation

Experience Essential

• Significant Midwifery experience in all clinical areas.
• Experience in the management of disciplinary, capability and professional practice.

Person Specification Education Essential

• Registered midwife
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in the field of quality assurance, compliance and governance.

Knowledge Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of the background to and aims of patient safety, clinical audit and improvement methodologies.
• NHS experience in Maternity services.

Desirable

• Experience of policy development and implementation

Experience Essential

• Significant Midwifery experience in all clinical areas.
• Experience in the management of disciplinary, capability and professional practice.

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)