Patient Safety and Risk Midwife

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dartford is seeking a passionate and experienced midwife to lead on patient safety within their maternity services. This role involves supporting the Clinical Governance agenda, managing incidents, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in care. Applicants are encouraged to reflect diverse backgrounds, with a commitment to inclusivity and quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Passionate and experienced midwife.
• Ability to promote patient safety and risk management in maternity services.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on patient safety and risk within maternity services.
• Support Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager in agenda maintenance.
• Manage incidents on Datix reporting system.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced midwife to lead on patient safety and risk within our maternity services. This pivotal role supports the delivery of high-quality, safe care by embedding a culture of learning, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will have a patient centred approach and will work in such a way as to help promote an open and transparent culture that actively improves clinical safety and quality.
• The post holder will actively support the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager in the maintenance of the Clinical Governance agenda within the Maternity Service.
• The post holder will be responsible for the management of incidents on the Datix reporting system in the absence of the Risk/IT Midwife under the direction of the Clinical Governance Midwife. They will assist the Risk/IT Midwife in producing a monthly incidence report of all incidents received via the Datix system.
• The post holder will attend Directorate/Board/external meetings in the absence of the Clinical Governance Midwifery Manager and update/present cases as required. The post holder will also attend debrief meetings as required.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

COVID-19 and vaccination information

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

How to apply / contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Noah Bliss Job title: Head of Maternity & Gynaecology Quality and Safety Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07310063034