CNST and Special Projects Lead Midwife

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a two-year fixed-term Lead Midwife to manage CNST evidence and compliance within the Maternity and Perinatal services. The role requires CNST expertise, current NMC midwifery registration and flexibility across Trust sites.

The post leads the audit tool and evidence library, coordinates with senior clinicians, and drives timely CNST submissions while supporting related safety and governance actions.

Competenze

• CPD evidenced throughout career.
• Knowledge of CNST and maternity governance beneficial.
• Strong report writing and data interpretation skills.

Mansioni

• Lead the preparation and submission of CNST evidence and compliance returns.
• Collate and present CNST compliance evidence, ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with clinical directors and leadership to provide CNST evidence.
• Provide expert CNST advice to the perinatal leadership team.
• Produce CNST progress reports for the Trust Board and flag risks.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Prioritisation

NHS governance knowledge

Formazione

CPD demonstrated

Strumenti

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

This is a two-year fixed-term lead midwife post in the perinatal service at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, focused on the Maternity and Perinatal Incentive Scheme (CNST). The holder collates compliance evidence, keeps the audit tool and evidence library current, reports to the Trust Board and leads CNST submissions, alongside special projects such as those arising from national inquiries. The role requires working flexibly across all Trust sites and joining the Midwifery Manager On Call rota. Current NMC midwifery registration is essential.

What the job involves

• Lead the preparation and submission of CNST evidence and compliance returns
• Collate and present CNST compliance evidence, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met
• Work with the Medical and Clinical Directors, Director of Midwifery, Head of Midwifery and perinatal leadership team to provide timely CNST evidence
• Provide expert advice to the perinatal leadership team on CNST
• Produce regular CNST progress reports for the Trust Board, flagging risk and non-compliance, and attend unit and Trust meetings to present them
• Maintain the audit tool tracking progress against each year's standards and technical guidance
• Maintain a library of evidence for sign-off by the perinatal leadership team at the end of each CNST period
• Work with clinical, governance and education teams to embed safety actions into practice
• Support the leads for the Maternity and Saving Babies Lives Care Bundles in demonstrating progress and ongoing compliance
• Lead or support special projects and compliance work, such as that arising from national reports or inquiries
• Take part in delivering mandatory training within the clinical governance team
• Participate in the Midwifery Manager On Call rota

What’s required

Qualifications

• Demonstrable CPD

Registration & licences

• Current NMC midwifery registration

Experience

• Significant clinical experience
• Up to date knowledge of national and regulatory requirements for maternity, clinical governance and professional issues
• Up to date knowledge of CNST and relevant safety actions
• Evidence of implementing change in clinical practice
• Experience of complex report writing
• Experience of gathering and analysing detailed information

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and good presentation skills
• Computer skills, including working with Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to analyse problems and implement solutions
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, with excellent time management
• Knowledge of key NHS initiatives in healthcare governance

Other

• Able to conduct own projects and follow through actions
• Able to work flexibly
• Able to demonstrate cultural awareness

Nice to have

• Accredited management training course
• Project management qualification or equivalent experiencePrevious experience in a compliance role
• Knowledge of risk management strategies and PSIRF