Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator

OUH; Oxford; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator (NHS AfC Band 7) to join the maternity and neonatal team. The role focuses on patient safety culture, quality improvement, learning and clinical excellence within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will coordinate clinical governance, risk management, incident investigations and audits, drive PSIRF compliance and maternity safety programmes, and lead learning from reviews with

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with NMC registration and degree.
• Significant post-registration maternity experience.
• Experience of incident review and investigation.
• Experience of audit, quality improvement or service evaluation.
• PSIRF training.
• Leadership and national maternity safety programmes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical governance, risk management and patient safety investigations.
• Lead reviews of incidents, complaints and mortality.
• Support compliance with PSIRF and national safety programmes.
• Provide leadership in safety, risk and quality improvement.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Skills

Clinical risk management

PSIRF principles

Governance data presentation

Leadership in maternity safety

IT and data/report writing

Reflective learning facilitation

Governance/risk projects

Education

Registered Midwife with NMC with degree

Job description

Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Maternity Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 11.5 hours per week (Discussed at interview)

Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Headington Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum / pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

The Perinatal Governance, Risk and Safety Coordinator will work within the multidisciplinary maternity and neonatal team to promote a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, learning and clinical excellence.

The post holder will coordinate and support the delivery of clinical governance, risk management, patient safety investigations, mortality review processes, quality assurance activities and national maternity safety programmes. The role will support compliance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS), Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle and other national quality and safety standards.

The post holder will lead the timely review, investigation and learning from incidents, complaints, claims, mortality reviews, audits and external investigations, ensuring identified improvements are implemented and monitored. The role will contribute to assurance processes, governance reporting, regulatory compliance and service improvement activities across maternity services.

Working collaboratively with clinical teams, service users, governance colleagues and external partners, the post holder will provide expert support and leadership in relation to patient safety, risk management and quality improvement.

The post holder will maintain clinical creditability through regular clinical practice and participation in operational support requirements including the maternity bleep holder and on‑call rotas

Main duties of the job

This job description outlines the core requirements expected of a Band 7 practitioner working in an autonomous enhanced practice role. The list below is not exhaustive, and specific requirements related to any specialist area of practice will be outlined with the prospective post holder, in line with professional or service specific training requirements and their professional scope of practice.

Working for our organisation

Here in Oxfordshire, we offer a unique set up of our Maternity Services with around 7500 babies born annually.

For those working with us, we have a substantial support network for staff, focusing on wellbeing and development. This includes a team of professional Midwifery Advocates, Wellbeing Champion s, staff networks and a staff Maternity Psychologist. You will be supported by the Practice Development Team who provide regular study days and updates and support staff clinically. We champion diversity and strive to ensure every member of our team feels included, valued, and has the confidence to speak up and be heard.

We genuinely believe that by supporting our staff to feel happy and offering support within their work environment, we ensure the best quality of care for the women and birthing people who access our services .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details. or contact Georgina Carter.

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Midwife with NMC with degree
• Significant post‑registration clinical maternity experience.
• Experience of incident review and investigation.
• Experience of audit, quality improvement or service evaluation.
• Safety Incident Investigation or PSIRF training.
• Leadership and national maternity safety programmes

Knowledge and Understanding

• Knowledge of clinical risk management principles.
• Understanding of PSIRF principles and systems‑based approaches to learning
• Knowledge of NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme requirements.
• Knowledge of Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle. Understanding of NHS governance and assurance frameworks.
• Experience of PMRT processes.
• Experience of PSIRF implementation.

Skills, Abilities and Leadership

• Competent IT, data management and report‑writing skills
• Ability to facilitate reflective learning, debriefing and shared learning sessions
• Ability to lead safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience presenting governance data to senior management groups.
• Experience leading governance, risk or patient safety projects across services.

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID‑19: The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID‑19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Name Georgina Carter Job title Maternity Clinical Governance and Risk Manager Email address [e-mail]

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail] .

Vacancies with our PFI partners

Domestic / catering / portering services at the John Radcliffe Hospitalare provided by Mitie.

Domestic / catering / portering / maintenance engineer services at the Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centreare provided by G4S.

Maintenance engineer services at the John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Equans.

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