Clinical Risk Specialist Midwife

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Governance Manager focused on patient safety in Women's Health services. The ideal candidate will manage the Datix system, support clinical risk management, and foster relationships among various health professionals. This position requires significant midwifery experience and expertise in clinical governance.

Qualifications

• 3 years post-qualification comprehensive midwifery experience required.
• Ongoing professional development portfolio needed.
• Expert knowledge in safeguarding and midwifery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Datix system for Women's Health patient safety incidents.
• Investigate and document findings on patient safety incidents.
• Prepare monthly incident reports and chair incident review groups.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

NMC Registered midwife (RM)

Registered mentor

Tools

Computerized information systems

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Management of the Datix system for Women's Health services patient safety incidents
• Supporting the area matrons/clinical leads in the day-to-day management of clinical risk
• Participating in the clinical risk management process within Women's Health Services, in conjunction with the Clinical Governance Manager
• Liaising with the central governance team regarding risk management
• Fostering a cooperative relationship between medical staff, midwives, nurses, and other health professionals within Women's Health Services

Main duties of the job

• Investigating patient safety incidents
• Documenting investigation findings and closing all maternity patient safety incidents on Datix
• Writing and distributing the 'Message of the Week'
• Writing the monthly risk management newsletter
• Preparing monthly and quarterly incident reports
• Chairing the incident review group
• Preparing incident reports and action plans with the Clinical Governance Manager and maternity Matrons
• Preparing papers, distributing minutes, and participating in Women's Health services governance meetings
• Participating in incident reviews (e.g., PSI, PSII, RAR, AAR)
• Attending and participating in weekly perinatal meetings
• Working closely with the Clinical Governance Manager and Trust Risk Management Office
• Collaborating with the Midwifery Management Team and Clinical Leads to develop action plans addressing practice deficits and service improvements

About us

Whittington Health serves a diverse population and is committed to fair and accessible services and employment practices that value differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Management of the Datix system for Women's Health services patient safety incidents
• Supporting the area matrons/clinical leads in the day-to-day management of clinical risk
• Participating in the clinical risk management process within Women's Health Services, in conjunction with the Clinical Governance Manager
• Liaising with the central governance team regarding risk management
• Fostering cooperative relationships among medical staff, midwives, nurses, and other health professionals within Women's Health Services

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• NMC Registered midwife (RM)
• Up-to-date professional portfolio demonstrating ongoing professional development, including midwifery mandatory skills & drills and other regulatory training
• Registered mentor

Experience

• Woman-centered approach to care
• At least 3 years post-qualification comprehensive midwifery experience
• Expert knowledge and clinical experience in safeguarding and midwifery within all areas of maternity services
• Experience with computerized information systems
• Experience working in a multi-agency approach
• Involvement in clinical audit and research, including implementation and review

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current research, reports, and guidelines related to maternity care and their implications
• Awareness of clinical governance
• Understanding of the roles of related health professionals
• Experience in developing evidence-based guidelines and policies

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in full midwifery skills as per the job description
• Effective organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Computer literacy, including data analysis
• Ability to manage maternal caseloads with complex needs compassionately and professionally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Women's Health Clinical Governance Manager

£51,883 to £58,544 per year, pro-rata, inclusive of HCA allowances